GP surgery in Gorleston-on-Sea
Beaches Medical Centre
Sussex Road, Gorleston-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, NR31 6QB
Scores 8 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 62% of patients say their experience is good and 43% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2022. 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 16
- Easy to get through on the phone18
- Easy to contact online34
- Good experience of getting in touch21
- Did not wait too long for the appointment24
Quality of care 3
- Patients rate the surgery as good9
- Patients got what they needed4
- Doctors and nurses listen19
- Patients trust the staff1
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done2
- Meets NHS clinical targets1
- Children vaccinated on time50
What patients say
113 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
43%
find the phone easy
well below the England average (57%)
62%
say their experience is good
well below the England average (77%)
-9
change since last year
2025: 72% · 2026: 62%
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 | 43% | 57% | 38% |
| Easy to contact via website | 51% | 58% | 67% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 43% | 54% | 68% |
| Reception staff helpful | 79% | 85% | 75% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 16% | 31% | 18% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 17% | 42% | 49% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 73% | 84% | 81% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 95% | 93% | 95% |
| Good experience of contacting | 64% | 73% | 70% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 37% | 57% | 38% |
| Waiting time was about right | 62% | 69% | 69% |
| Remote appointment | 22% | 26% | 17% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 82% | 87% | 87% |
| Treated with care and concern | 85% | 86% | 89% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 60% | 75% | 80% |
| Had all the information needed | 84% | 92% | 95% |
| Confidence and trust | 79% | 93% | 93% |
| Involved in decisions | 87% | 92% | 92% |
| Needs were met | 79% | 90% | 92% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 62% | 77% | 72% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 65% | 79% | 76% |
| Supported by local services | 54% | 70% | 66% |
| Discussed managing condition | 26% | 43% | 39% |
| Agreed a care plan | 61% | 46% | 69% |
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.
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 | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 22 December 2023. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Sussex Road, Gorleston-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, NR31 6QB
- Phone
- 01493 414141
- Website
- www.thebeachesmedicalcentre.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Gorleston PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- D82003 · NHS profile
Branch surgeries
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- Gorleston Medical Centre
- Magdalen Way, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 7BP
- Hopton Medical Centre
- Station Road, Hopton, Great Yarmouth, NR31 9BE
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
- 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 | 16.8% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 7.9% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 3.7% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.8% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 14.3% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 14.1% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 17.4% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 67% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 71% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 59% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 87% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 66% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 52% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 59% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 43% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaches Medical Centrethis surgery | – | 8 | 43% | 62% | Yes |
| The Millwood PartnershipGreat Yarmouth, NR31 8HS | 1.3 miles | 22 | 26% | 67% | Yes |
| Nelson Medical CentreGreat Yarmouth, NR31 0DW | 1.9 miles | 74 | 76% | 86% | Yes |
| The Park SurgeryGreat Yarmouth, NR30 2HW | 2.0 miles | 90 | 79% | 88% | Yes |
| East Norfolk Medical PracticeGreat Yarmouth, NR30 1QP | 2.9 miles | 60 | 68% | 84% | Yes |
| High Street SurgeryLowestoft, NR32 1JE | 6.4 miles | 42 | 57% | 70% | Yes |
| Alexandra & Crestview SurgeriesLowestoft, NR32 1PL | 6.8 miles | 54 | 67% | 74% | Yes |
| Bridge Road SurgeryLowestoft, NR32 3LJ | 6.9 miles | 35 | 27% | 67% | Yes |
| Coastal Villages PracticeGreat Yarmouth, NR29 3RW | 7.0 miles | 83 | 80% | 85% | Yes |
| Victoria Road SurgeryLowestoft, NR33 9LU | 7.3 miles | 75 | 80% | 81% | Yes |
The Millwood Partnership is 1.3 miles away, scores 22 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Beaches Medical Centre taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Beaches Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01493 414141.
How do patients rate Beaches Medical Centre?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 62% of patients at Beaches Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 43% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 8 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Beaches Medical Centre?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Beaches Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 21 June 2022).
What are the opening times of Beaches Medical Centre?
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 22 December 2023. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Beaches Medical Centre?
Call 01493 414141 or visit its website, www.thebeachesmedicalcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Sussex Road, Gorleston-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, NR31 6QB.
Does Beaches Medical Centre have a branch surgery?
Yes. Beaches Medical Centre also runs Gorleston Medical Centre (Magdalen Way, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 7BP) and Hopton Medical Centre (Station Road, Hopton, Great Yarmouth, NR31 9BE). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at Beaches Medical Centre?
Around 25,106 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Gorleston PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Norfolk and Suffolk 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.