GP surgery in Caversham
Balmore Park Surgery
59a Hemdean Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 7SS
Scores 60 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 85% of patients say their experience is good and 57% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2026. It is taking on new patients.
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 41
- Easy to get through on the phone41
- Easy to contact online80
- Good experience of getting in touch51
- Did not wait too long for the appointment23
Quality of care 82
- Patients rate the surgery as good71
- Patients got what they needed93
- Doctors and nurses listen74
- Patients trust the staff97
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done27
- Meets NHS clinical targets81
- Children vaccinated on time77
What patients say
108 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
57%
find the phone easy
about the England average (57%)
85%
say their experience is good
well above the England average (77%)
+6
change since last year
2025: 79% · 2026: 85%
Getting in touch
The appointment
All survey questions, compared with England
| What patients said | This surgery | England | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting in touch | |||
| Easy to get through by phone | 57% | 57% | 47% |
| Easy to contact via website | 71% | 58% | 43% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 70% | 54% | 54% |
| Reception staff helpful | 83% | 85% | 68% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 40% | 31% | 46% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 53% | 42% | 57% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 97% | 84% | 91% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 95% | 93% | 92% |
| Good experience of contacting | 76% | 73% | 70% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 70% | 57% | 67% |
| Waiting time was about right | 61% | 69% | 57% |
| Remote appointment | 19% | 26% | 26% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 92% | 87% | 88% |
| Treated with care and concern | 90% | 86% | 86% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 79% | 75% | 66% |
| Had all the information needed | 97% | 92% | 93% |
| Confidence and trust | 100% | 93% | 91% |
| Involved in decisions | 97% | 92% | 91% |
| Needs were met | 98% | 90% | 93% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 85% | 77% | 79% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 93% | 79% | 84% |
| Supported by local services | 91% | 70% | 66% |
| Discussed managing condition | 50% | 43% | 46% |
| Agreed a care plan | 53% | 46% | 61% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 108 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.
What patients tell us
From people who use this surgery. Official data cannot tell you these things.
Tell us about this surgery
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1 of 10Last time you needed a routine appointment, how long did you wait?
2 of 10When you last phoned, how long did it take to get through?
3 of 10How did you book your last appointment?
4 of 10Can you usually see the same GP?
5 of 10Was your last appointment on time?
6 of 10Are the reception staff helpful?
7 of 10Did the doctor or nurse listen to you?
8 of 10How easy is it to get a repeat prescription?
9 of 10Is parking easy?
10 of 10Would you recommend this surgery?
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Opening times and contact
| 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 | 8am to noon |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 22 July 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- 59a Hemdean Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 7SS
- Phone
- 0118 947 1455
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.balmoreparksurgery.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Caversham PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- K81014 · NHS profile
Access and facilities
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Induction loop
- Step-free access
- 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
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
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 14.3% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 6.3% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 14.2% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 10.0% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 9.5% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 70% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 74% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 63% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 85% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 66% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 60% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 76% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 62% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balmore Park Surgerythis surgery | – | 60 | 57% | 85% | Yes |
| Emmer Green SurgeryReading, RG4 8RA | 0.9 miles | 70 | 67% | 90% | Yes |
| Abbey Medical CentreReading, RG1 7QA | 1.1 miles | 75 | 86% | 81% | Yes |
| Broad Street Health CentreReading, RG1 7QA | 1.1 miles | 33 | 49% | 78% | Yes |
| Chatham Street SurgeryReading, RG1 7JE | 1.1 miles | 54 | 64% | 78% | Yes |
| Western Elms & Circuit Lane SurgeriesReading, RG30 1AT | 1.3 miles | 20 | 52% | 68% | Yes |
| London Street SurgeryReading, RG1 4SJ | 1.4 miles | 23 | 47% | 68% | Yes |
| Melrose SurgeryReading, RG1 5BS | 1.5 miles | 45 | 59% | 77% | Yes |
| Grovelands Medical CentreReading, RG30 1HG | 1.7 miles | 16 | 45% | 73% | Yes |
| Pembroke SurgeryReading, RG1 5PG | 1.8 miles | 63 | 81% | 83% | Yes |
Emmer Green Surgery is 0.9 miles away, scores 70 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Balmore Park Surgery taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Balmore Park Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0118 947 1455.
How do patients rate Balmore Park Surgery?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 85% of patients at Balmore Park Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 57% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 60 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Balmore Park Surgery?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Balmore Park Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 23 June 2026).
What are the opening times of Balmore Park 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 8am to noon, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 22 July 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Balmore Park Surgery?
Call 0118 947 1455 or visit its website, www.balmoreparksurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 59a Hemdean Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 7SS.
How many patients are registered at Balmore Park Surgery?
Around 20,557 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Caversham PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Thames Valley 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.