GP surgery in Gosport

Blossom Health - Gosport

Gosport War Memorial Hospital, Bury Road, Gosport, PO12 3PW

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good5,813 patients

Scores 6 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 60% of patients say their experience is good and 40% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2025. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 6% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 3 in Gosport Based on 120 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 6

  • Easy to get through on the phone13
  • Easy to contact online22
  • Good experience of getting in touch9
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment6

Quality of care 9

  • Patients rate the surgery as good6
  • Patients got what they needed34
  • Doctors and nurses listen19
  • Patients trust the staff16
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done11
  • Meets NHS clinical targets19
  • Children vaccinated on time62

What patients say

120 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

40%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

60%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-4

change since last year

2025: 64% · 2026: 60%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone53%
Had their call answered straight away8%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away67%

The appointment

Were seen the same day13%
Waited more than a week62%
Were seen face to face76%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)59%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 40% 57% 47%
Easy to contact via website 45% 58% 35%
Easy to contact via NHS App 48% 54% 37%
Reception staff helpful 79% 85% 86%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 31% 31% 29%
Sees preferred clinician 32% 42% 55%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 73% 84% 81%
Next steps within 2 days 92% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 56% 73% 59%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 31% 57% 40%
Waiting time was about right 49% 69% 52%
Remote appointment 24% 26% 27%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 82% 87% 81%
Treated with care and concern 82% 86% 82%
Considered mental wellbeing 65% 75% 71%
Had all the information needed 86% 92% 89%
Confidence and trust 88% 93% 82%
Involved in decisions 86% 92% 82%
Needs were met 89% 90% 84%
Overall
Overall experience good 60% 77% 64%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 73% 79% 64%
Supported by local services 48% 70% 61%
Discussed managing condition 23% 43% 38%
Agreed a care plan 61% 46% 60%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 120 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 7:30pm
Tuesday8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm
Wednesday8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm
Thursday8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm
Friday8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 28 July 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Gosport War Memorial Hospital, Bury Road, Gosport, PO12 3PW
Phone
023 9258 0363
Email
[email protected]
Website
gosport.blossom-health.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Gosport Central PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
J82084 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Cycle parking
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • Paid on-site car parking
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Step-free access throughout
  • Toilets
  • Translation services
  • Wheelchair access at entrances and exits

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 12 May 2025

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

5,813registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
81.9years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension20.8%15.2%
Diabetes12.0%7.9%
Asthma7.5%6.6%
COPD3.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.7%3.0%
Depression21.0%14.3%
Obesity20.1%13.9%
Smoking14.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4966%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6468%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)59%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target66%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target55%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check71%78%
Asthma: annual review62%66%

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Craneswater Group PracticeSouthsea, PO5 2PW3.1 miles1838%72%Yes
Island City PracticePortsmouth, PO1 4JT3.2 miles1839%73%Yes

Solent View Medical Practice is 2.4 miles away, scores 23 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Blossom Health - Gosport taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Blossom Health - Gosport was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 023 9258 0363.

How do patients rate Blossom Health - Gosport?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 60% of patients at Blossom Health - Gosport said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 40% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 6 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Blossom Health - Gosport?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Blossom Health - Gosport as Good at its last published inspection (report published 12 May 2025).

What are the opening times of Blossom Health - Gosport?

Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 7:30pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Thursday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Friday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 28 July 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Blossom Health - Gosport?

Call 023 9258 0363 or visit its website, gosport.blossom-health.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Gosport War Memorial Hospital, Bury Road, Gosport, PO12 3PW.

How many patients are registered at Blossom Health - Gosport?

Around 5,813 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Gosport Central PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Hampshire and Isle of Wight 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.