GP surgery in Walton-on-Thames

Ashley Medical Practice

1a Crutchfield Lane, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 2QY

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good3,680 patients

Scores 22 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 58% of patients say their experience is good and 50% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2018. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 22% of GP surgeries in England. 5th of 5 in Walton-on-Thames Based on 87 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 32

  • Easy to get through on the phone28
  • Easy to contact online15
  • Good experience of getting in touch8
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment79

Quality of care 14

  • Patients rate the surgery as good5
  • Patients got what they needed54
  • Doctors and nurses listen24
  • Patients trust the staff34
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done14
  • Meets NHS clinical targets34
  • Children vaccinated on time16

What patients say

87 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

50%

find the phone easy

below the England average (57%)

58%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

0

change since last year

2025: 59% · 2026: 58%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone83%
Had their call answered straight away20%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away57%

The appointment

Were seen the same day41%
Waited more than a week13%
Were seen face to face42%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)77%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 50% 57% 39%
Easy to contact via website 41% 58% 40%
Easy to contact via NHS App 38% 54% 45%
Reception staff helpful 69% 85% 63%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 38% 31% 36%
Sees preferred clinician 57% 42% 47%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 67% 84% 75%
Next steps within 2 days 100% 93% 92%
Good experience of contacting 55% 73% 52%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 36% 57% 29%
Waiting time was about right 81% 69% 76%
Remote appointment 58% 26% 58%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 83% 87% 79%
Treated with care and concern 83% 86% 75%
Considered mental wellbeing 74% 75% 67%
Had all the information needed 85% 92% 88%
Confidence and trust 91% 93% 85%
Involved in decisions 88% 92% 83%
Needs were met 92% 90% 78%
Overall
Overall experience good 58% 77% 59%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 77% 79% 78%
Supported by local services 58% 70% 61%
Discussed managing condition 37% 43% 30%
Agreed a care plan 43% 46% 35%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 87 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8:45am to 6pm
Tuesday8:45am to 6pm
Wednesday8:45am to 6pm
Thursday8:45am to 6pm
Friday8:45am to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 2 May 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
1a Crutchfield Lane, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 2QY
Phone
01932 252425
Website
www.ashmed.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Walton Practices Confederation PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
H81663 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 29 January 2018

This rating is 8 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

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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

3,680registered patients
Among the best offhow well off the local area is
85.6years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension7.4%15.2%
Diabetes5.1%7.9%
Asthma3.2%6.6%
COPD0.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.1%3.0%
Depression7.8%14.3%
Obesity4.5%13.9%
Smoking12.7%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4956%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6462%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)64%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)70%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target60%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target53%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check66%78%
Asthma: annual review68%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Ashley Medical Practicethis surgery2250%58%Yes
The Red Practice WaltonWalton-on-Thames, KT12 3LB0.3 miles5542%82%Yes
The Yellow PracticeWalton-on-Thames, KT12 3LB0.3 miles3247%75%Yes
The White PracticeWalton-on-Thames, KT12 3LB0.3 miles5275%73%Yes
Fort House SurgeryWalton-on-Thames, KT12 3LD0.3 miles8580%94%Yes
Hersham SurgeryWalton on Thames, KT12 4HT1.3 miles5250%82%Yes
Esher Green SurgeryEsher, KT10 8BX1.9 miles8070%86%Yes
Shepperton Medical PracticeShepperton, TW17 8EJ2.0 miles5445%85%Yes
Phoenix Family PracticeWeybridge, KT13 8DW2.1 miles3224%72%Yes
Sunbury Group PracticeSunbury-on-Thames, TW16 6RH2.2 miles4956%76%Yes

The Red Practice Walton is 0.3 miles away, scores 55 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Ashley Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Ashley Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01932 252425.

How do patients rate Ashley Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 58% of patients at Ashley Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 50% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 22 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Ashley Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Ashley Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 29 January 2018).

What are the opening times of Ashley Medical Practice?

Reception is open Monday 8:45am to 6pm, Tuesday 8:45am to 6pm, Wednesday 8:45am to 6pm, Thursday 8:45am to 6pm, Friday 8:45am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 2 May 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Ashley Medical Practice?

Call 01932 252425 or visit its website, www.ashmed.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 1a Crutchfield Lane, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 2QY.

How many patients are registered at Ashley Medical Practice?

Around 3,680 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Walton Practices Confederation PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Surrey and Sussex 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.