GP surgery in Spalding

Beechfield Medical Centre

Beechfield Gardens, Spalding, PE11 1UN

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good21,409 patients

Scores 4 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 61% of patients say their experience is good and 38% 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.

Poor Scores higher than 4% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 2 in Spalding Based on 105 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 10

  • Easy to get through on the phone12
  • Easy to contact online33
  • Good experience of getting in touch9
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment20

Quality of care 2

  • Patients rate the surgery as good7
  • Patients got what they needed6
  • Doctors and nurses listen7
  • Patients trust the staff2
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done20
  • Meets NHS clinical targets9
  • Children vaccinated on time17

What patients say

105 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

38%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

61%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

+2

change since last year

2025: 59% · 2026: 61%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone56%
Had their call answered straight away0%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away47%

The appointment

Were seen the same day33%
Waited more than a week37%
Were seen face to face72%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)36%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 38% 57% 30%
Easy to contact via website 51% 58% 35%
Easy to contact via NHS App 50% 54% 44%
Reception staff helpful 80% 85% 74%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 19% 31% 29%
Sees preferred clinician 0% 42% 4%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 76% 84% 74%
Next steps within 2 days 91% 93% 94%
Good experience of contacting 56% 73% 54%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 38% 57% 42%
Waiting time was about right 60% 69% 50%
Remote appointment 28% 26% 30%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 76% 87% 77%
Treated with care and concern 70% 86% 76%
Considered mental wellbeing 68% 75% 61%
Had all the information needed 85% 92% 81%
Confidence and trust 80% 93% 81%
Involved in decisions 85% 92% 88%
Needs were met 81% 90% 91%
Overall
Overall experience good 61% 77% 59%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 70% 79% 60%
Supported by local services 63% 70% 65%
Discussed managing condition 28% 43% 48%
Agreed a care plan 32% 46% 42%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 105 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 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Beechfield Gardens, Spalding, PE11 1UN
Phone
01775 724088
Website
www.beechfieldmc.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Spalding PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C83003 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.

Beechfield West Medical Centre
210 Pennygate, Spalding, PE11 1LT

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Audio-descriptive for appointment announcements
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Cycle parking
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • Documents available in Braille
  • Documents available in large print
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Free on-site car parking
  • High-back waiting room chairs
  • Lift
  • Off-site car parking nearby

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 27 October 2016

This rating is 9 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

21,409registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
82.9years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension18.2%15.2%
Diabetes7.4%7.9%
Asthma6.1%6.6%
COPD1.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.8%3.0%
Depression13.3%14.3%
Obesity12.0%13.9%
Smoking22.7%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4964%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6471%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)60%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)88%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target62%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target52%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check81%78%
Asthma: annual review72%66%

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Munro Medical Centre is 0.5 miles away, scores 76 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Beechfield Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Beechfield Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01775 724088.

How do patients rate Beechfield Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 61% of patients at Beechfield Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 38% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 4 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Beechfield Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Beechfield Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 27 October 2016).

What are the opening times of Beechfield 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 15 January 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Beechfield Medical Centre?

Call 01775 724088 or visit its website, www.beechfieldmc.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Beechfield Gardens, Spalding, PE11 1UN.

Does Beechfield Medical Centre have a branch surgery?

Yes. Beechfield Medical Centre also runs Beechfield West Medical Centre (210 Pennygate, Spalding, PE11 1LT). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Beechfield Medical Centre?

Around 21,409 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Spalding PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Lincolnshire 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.