GP surgery in Romsey

Abbeywell Surgery

The Abbey, Romsey, SO51 8EN

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good17,290 patients

Scores 3 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 51% of patients say their experience is good and 25% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2024. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 3% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 2 in Romsey Based on 104 patient survey replies, the inspection rating and NHS records.

How the score breaks down

Each line is a score out of 100. The England average is 50 and higher is better. How it works

Getting an appointment 1

  • Easy to get through on the phone3
  • Easy to contact online1
  • Good experience of getting in touch4
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment4

Quality of care 9

  • Patients rate the surgery as good2
  • Patients got what they needed27
  • Doctors and nurses listen34
  • Patients trust the staff29
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done10
  • Meets NHS clinical targets10
  • Children vaccinated on time57

What patients say

104 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

25%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

51%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-6

change since last year

2025: 57% · 2026: 51%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone66%
Had their call answered straight away3%
Gave up or got no answer11%
Knew what would happen next straight away41%

The appointment

Were seen the same day21%
Waited more than a week45%
Were seen face to face82%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)75%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 25% 57% 16%
Easy to contact via website 20% 58% 19%
Easy to contact via NHS App 22% 54% 27%
Reception staff helpful 66% 85% 71%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 24% 31% 18%
Sees preferred clinician 40% 42% 6%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 73% 84% 67%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 99%
Good experience of contacting 50% 73% 38%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 28% 57% 18%
Waiting time was about right 45% 69% 52%
Remote appointment 18% 26% 31%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 85% 87% 86%
Treated with care and concern 85% 86% 79%
Considered mental wellbeing 76% 75% 65%
Had all the information needed 94% 92% 90%
Confidence and trust 91% 93% 90%
Involved in decisions 94% 92% 89%
Needs were met 87% 90% 91%
Overall
Overall experience good 51% 77% 57%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 73% 79% 74%
Supported by local services 58% 70% 75%
Discussed managing condition 24% 43% 35%
Agreed a care plan 26% 46% 63%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 104 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8:30am to 6pm
Tuesday8:30am to 6pm
Wednesday8:30am to 6pm
Thursday8:30am to 6pm
Friday8:30am to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 30 December 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
The Abbey, Romsey, SO51 8EN
Phone
01794 512218
Website
www.abbeywellsurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Romsey & North Baddesley PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
J82145 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.

Nightingale Surgery
Great Well Drive, Cupernham Lane, Romsey, SO51 7QN

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 25 July 2024

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The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Good
Is it effective?Good
Is it caring?Good
Is it responsive?Good
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

17,290registered patients
Among the best offhow well off the local area is
85.0years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension19.0%15.2%
Diabetes6.5%7.9%
Asthma6.5%6.6%
COPD1.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.0%3.0%
Depression14.7%14.3%
Obesity7.4%13.9%
Smoking9.7%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4975%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6474%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)69%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target62%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target47%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check53%78%
Asthma: annual review32%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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Brook House SurgerySouthampton, SO16 4NZ5.3 miles1550%68%Yes

Alma Road Surgery is 0.4 miles away, scores 74 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Abbeywell Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Abbeywell Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01794 512218.

How do patients rate Abbeywell Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 51% of patients at Abbeywell Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 25% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 3 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Abbeywell Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Abbeywell Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 25 July 2024).

What are the opening times of Abbeywell Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 6pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 6pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 6pm, Thursday 8:30am to 6pm, Friday 8:30am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 30 December 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Abbeywell Surgery?

Call 01794 512218 or visit its website, www.abbeywellsurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is The Abbey, Romsey, SO51 8EN.

Does Abbeywell Surgery have a branch surgery?

Yes. Abbeywell Surgery also runs Nightingale Surgery (Great Well Drive, Cupernham Lane, Romsey, SO51 7QN). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Abbeywell Surgery?

Around 17,290 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Romsey & North Baddesley PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS area.

Where this comes from: the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, Care Quality Commission ratings, NHS records of patients, conditions, checks and vaccinations (published through OHID Fingertips), and this surgery's page on the NHS website (checked 20 September 2026). Read how the score is worked out. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.