GP surgery in Babergh
Bildeston Health Centre
High Street, Bildeston, Ipswich, IP7 7EX
Scores 98 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 95% of patients say their experience is good and 90% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2024. 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 97
- Easy to get through on the phone95
- Easy to contact online83
- Good experience of getting in touch94
- Did not wait too long for the appointment99
Quality of care 97
- Patients rate the surgery as good96
- Patients got what they needed91
- Doctors and nurses listen85
- Patients trust the staff86
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done92
- Meets NHS clinical targets81
- Children vaccinated on time81
What patients say
117 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
90%
find the phone easy
well above the England average (57%)
95%
say their experience is good
well above the England average (77%)
+1
change since last year
2025: 94% · 2026: 95%
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 | 90% | 57% | 93% |
| Easy to contact via website | 73% | 58% | 85% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 81% | 54% | 90% |
| Reception staff helpful | 98% | 85% | 99% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 46% | 31% | 45% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 75% | 42% | 87% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 99% | 84% | 98% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 96% | 93% | 98% |
| Good experience of contacting | 92% | 73% | 92% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 83% | 57% | 86% |
| Waiting time was about right | 97% | 69% | 97% |
| Remote appointment | 39% | 26% | 34% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 94% | 87% | 90% |
| Treated with care and concern | 93% | 86% | 95% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 83% | 75% | 81% |
| Had all the information needed | 99% | 92% | 97% |
| Confidence and trust | 98% | 93% | 95% |
| Involved in decisions | 96% | 92% | 97% |
| Needs were met | 97% | 90% | 97% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 95% | 77% | 94% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 92% | 79% | 84% |
| Supported by local services | 93% | 70% | 86% |
| Discussed managing condition | 53% | 43% | 44% |
| Agreed a care plan | 68% | 46% | 61% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 117 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 | 8:30am to 6:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am to 6:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am to 6:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am to 6:30pm |
| Friday | 8:30am to 6:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 14 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- High Street, Bildeston, Ipswich, IP7 7EX
- Phone
- 01449 740254
- Website
- www.bildestonhealthcentre.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- South Rural PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- D83006 · NHS profile
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 | 20.7% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 6.6% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.3% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 11.0% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 8.6% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 8.9% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 77% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 81% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 76% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 90% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 84% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 67% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 88% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 69% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bildeston Health Centrethis surgery | – | 98 | 90% | 95% | Yes |
| Hadleigh Health CentreIpswich, IP7 5DN | 4.6 miles | 93 | 76% | 90% | Yes |
| Combs Ford SurgeryStowmarket, IP14 2SY | 6.4 miles | 52 | 63% | 73% | Yes |
| Needham Market Country PracticeIpswich, IP6 8EZ | 6.8 miles | 18 | 28% | 55% | Yes |
| StowhealthStowmarket, IP14 1NL | 7.1 miles | 95 | 68% | 93% | Yes |
| Siam SurgerySudbury, CO10 2DZ | 7.8 miles | 71 | 59% | 87% | Yes |
| Woolpit Health CentreBury St. Edmunds, IP30 9QU | 8.2 miles | 35 | 42% | 71% | Yes |
| Hardwicke House Group PracticeSudbury, CO10 2AY | 9.0 miles | 55 | 48% | 79% | Yes |
| Cardinal Medical PracticeIpswich, IP1 5EN | 9.7 miles | 7 | 25% | 66% | Yes |
| Hawthorn Drive SurgeryIpswich, IP2 0QQ | 9.9 miles | 44 | 60% | 76% | Yes |
Common questions
Is Bildeston Health Centre taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Bildeston Health Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01449 740254.
How do patients rate Bildeston Health Centre?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 95% of patients at Bildeston Health Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 90% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 98 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Bildeston Health Centre?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Bildeston Health Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 10 January 2024).
What are the opening times of Bildeston Health Centre?
Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Friday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 14 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Bildeston Health Centre?
Call 01449 740254 or visit its website, www.bildestonhealthcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is High Street, Bildeston, Ipswich, IP7 7EX.
How many patients are registered at Bildeston Health Centre?
Around 7,373 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of South Rural 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.