GP surgery in Southampton

Aldermoor Surgery

Aldermoor Close, Southampton, SO16 5ST

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good8,472 patients

Scores 58 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 81% of patients say their experience is good and 70% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2016. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 58% of GP surgeries in England. 9th of 19 in Southampton Based on 98 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 55

  • Easy to get through on the phone65
  • Easy to contact online72
  • Good experience of getting in touch80
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment12

Quality of care 61

  • Patients rate the surgery as good58
  • Patients got what they needed81
  • Doctors and nurses listen75
  • Patients trust the staff89
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done1
  • Meets NHS clinical targets23
  • Children vaccinated on time36

What patients say

98 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

70%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

81%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+10

change since last year

2025: 71% · 2026: 81%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone65%
Had their call answered straight away13%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away64%

The appointment

Were seen the same day17%
Waited more than a week57%
Were seen face to face75%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)74%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 70% 57% 58%
Easy to contact via website 67% 58% 48%
Easy to contact via NHS App 46% 54% 45%
Reception staff helpful 88% 85% 78%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 41% 31% 27%
Sees preferred clinician 44% 42% 13%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 90% 84% 84%
Next steps within 2 days 84% 93% 98%
Good experience of contacting 85% 73% 66%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 53% 57% 49%
Waiting time was about right 55% 69% 57%
Remote appointment 25% 26% 25%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 92% 87% 92%
Treated with care and concern 95% 86% 89%
Considered mental wellbeing 79% 75% 76%
Had all the information needed 97% 92% 89%
Confidence and trust 98% 93% 92%
Involved in decisions 95% 92% 91%
Needs were met 96% 90% 94%
Overall
Overall experience good 81% 77% 71%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 88% 79% 86%
Supported by local services 69% 70% 89%
Discussed managing condition 53% 43% 35%
Agreed a care plan 57% 46% 67%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 98 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6:30pm
Tuesday8am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 15 January 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Aldermoor Close, Southampton, SO16 5ST
Phone
023 8024 1000
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Southampton West PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
J82092 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 14 January 2016

This rating is 10 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

Read the inspection report

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

8,472registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
82.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension14.8%15.2%
Diabetes7.8%7.9%
Asthma6.0%6.6%
COPD2.2%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.6%3.0%
Depression14.8%14.3%
Obesity13.3%13.9%
Smoking15.0%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4959%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6468%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)38%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)81%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target61%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target52%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check73%78%
Asthma: annual review54%66%

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University Health Service Southampton is 1.3 miles away, scores 77 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Aldermoor Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Aldermoor Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 023 8024 1000.

How do patients rate Aldermoor Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 81% of patients at Aldermoor Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 70% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 58 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Aldermoor Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Aldermoor Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 14 January 2016).

What are the opening times of Aldermoor Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 15 January 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Aldermoor Surgery?

Call 023 8024 1000. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Aldermoor Close, Southampton, SO16 5ST.

How many patients are registered at Aldermoor Surgery?

Around 8,472 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Southampton West 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.