GP surgery in Romsey

Alma Road Surgery

Alma Road, Romsey, SO51 8ED

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good15,806 patients

Scores 74 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 91% of patients say their experience is good and 65% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2023. It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 74% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 2 in Romsey Based on 113 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 58

  • Easy to get through on the phone56
  • Easy to contact online35
  • Good experience of getting in touch77
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment42

Quality of care 89

  • Patients rate the surgery as good90
  • Patients got what they needed84
  • Doctors and nurses listen100
  • Patients trust the staff99
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done7
  • Meets NHS clinical targets96
  • Children vaccinated on time70

What patients say

113 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

65%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

91%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+4

change since last year

2025: 88% · 2026: 91%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone70%
Had their call answered straight away11%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away84%

The appointment

Were seen the same day18%
Waited more than a week51%
Were seen face to face89%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)84%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 65% 57% 59%
Easy to contact via website 52% 58% 40%
Easy to contact via NHS App 60% 54% 34%
Reception staff helpful 91% 85% 91%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 57% 31% 58%
Sees preferred clinician 78% 42% 68%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 87% 84% 84%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 98%
Good experience of contacting 84% 73% 81%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 58% 57% 68%
Waiting time was about right 69% 69% 62%
Remote appointment 11% 26% 9%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 100% 87% 90%
Treated with care and concern 99% 86% 91%
Considered mental wellbeing 91% 75% 81%
Had all the information needed 96% 92% 89%
Confidence and trust 100% 93% 96%
Involved in decisions 98% 92% 95%
Needs were met 96% 90% 92%
Overall
Overall experience good 91% 77% 88%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 92% 79% 77%
Supported by local services 91% 70% 70%
Discussed managing condition 45% 43% 24%
Agreed a care plan 45% 46% 56%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 113 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 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm
Thursday8:30am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 16 July 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Alma Road, Romsey, SO51 8ED
Phone
01794 513422
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
J82074 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • 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 7 September 2023

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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

15,806registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
85.0years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension16.4%15.2%
Diabetes6.2%7.9%
Asthma6.4%6.6%
COPD1.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.3%3.0%
Depression5.4%14.3%
Obesity6.7%13.9%
Smoking9.0%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4972%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6475%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)63%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)84%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target60%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target48%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check64%78%
Asthma: annual review46%66%

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Common questions

Is Alma Road Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Alma Road Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01794 513422.

How do patients rate Alma Road Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 91% of patients at Alma Road Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 65% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 74 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Alma Road Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Alma Road Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 7 September 2023).

What are the opening times of Alma Road Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm, Thursday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 16 July 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Alma Road Surgery?

Call 01794 513422. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Alma Road, Romsey, SO51 8ED.

How many patients are registered at Alma Road Surgery?

Around 15,806 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.