GP surgery in South Oxfordshire

Berinsfield Health Centre

Fane Drive, Berinsfield, Wallingford, OX10 7NE

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good6,200 patients

Scores 99 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 99% of patients say their experience is good and 96% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2017. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 99% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 9 in South Oxfordshire Based on 111 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 100

  • Easy to get through on the phone99
  • Easy to contact online100
  • Good experience of getting in touch100
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment100

Quality of care 98

  • Patients rate the surgery as good100
  • Patients got what they needed99
  • Doctors and nurses listen100
  • Patients trust the staff99
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done70
  • Meets NHS clinical targets57
  • Children vaccinated on time98

What patients say

111 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

96%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

98%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+2

change since last year

2025: 96% · 2026: 99%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone70%
Had their call answered straight away59%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away66%

The appointment

Were seen the same day63%
Waited more than a week5%
Were seen face to face67%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)75%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 96% 57% 98%
Easy to contact via website 95% 58% 87%
Easy to contact via NHS App 98% 54% 87%
Reception staff helpful 97% 85% 98%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 44% 31% 44%
Sees preferred clinician 77% 42% 84%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 99% 84% 99%
Next steps within 2 days 100% 93% 100%
Good experience of contacting 99% 73% 95%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 87% 57% 87%
Waiting time was about right 99% 69% 96%
Remote appointment 33% 26% 41%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 99% 87% 96%
Treated with care and concern 99% 86% 95%
Considered mental wellbeing 97% 75% 92%
Had all the information needed 99% 92% 99%
Confidence and trust 100% 93% 97%
Involved in decisions 99% 92% 97%
Needs were met 99% 90% 98%
Overall
Overall experience good 98% 77% 96%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 90% 79% 88%
Supported by local services 93% 70% 87%
Discussed managing condition 63% 43% 62%
Agreed a care plan 66% 46% 60%

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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 11 May 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Fane Drive, Berinsfield, Wallingford, OX10 7NE
Phone
01865 340558
Email
[email protected]
Website
berinsfieldhealthcentre.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Abingdon and District PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
K84023 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 16 March 2017

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

6,200registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
84.6years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension17.4%15.2%
Diabetes8.4%7.9%
Asthma8.2%6.6%
COPD2.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.0%3.0%
Depression20.6%14.3%
Obesity17.0%13.9%
Smoking14.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4970%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6475%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)68%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target80%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target62%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check88%78%
Asthma: annual review75%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Berinsfield Health Centrethis surgery9996%99%Yes
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Oak Tree Health CentreDidcot, OX11 7GD4.4 miles2035%66%Yes
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Common questions

Is Berinsfield Health Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Berinsfield Health Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01865 340558.

How do patients rate Berinsfield Health Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 99% of patients at Berinsfield Health Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 96% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 99 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Berinsfield Health Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Berinsfield Health Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 16 March 2017).

What are the opening times of Berinsfield Health 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 11 May 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Berinsfield Health Centre?

Call 01865 340558 or visit its website, berinsfieldhealthcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Fane Drive, Berinsfield, Wallingford, OX10 7NE.

How many patients are registered at Berinsfield Health Centre?

Around 6,200 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Abingdon and District 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.