GP surgery in Bognor Regis

Bognor Medical Centre

West Street, Bognor Regis, PO21 1UT

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good9,678 patients

Scores 25 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 66% of patients say their experience is good and 44% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2021. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 25% of GP surgeries in England. 5th of 6 in Bognor Regis Based on 98 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 24

  • Easy to get through on the phone18
  • Easy to contact online23
  • Good experience of getting in touch24
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment46

Quality of care 30

  • Patients rate the surgery as good13
  • Patients got what they needed68
  • Doctors and nurses listen74
  • Patients trust the staff76
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done1
  • Meets NHS clinical targets24
  • Children vaccinated on time3

What patients say

98 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

44%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

66%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-8

change since last year

2025: 74% · 2026: 66%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone53%
Had their call answered straight away14%
Gave up or got no answer13%
Knew what would happen next straight away41%

The appointment

Were seen the same day23%
Waited more than a week26%
Were seen face to face55%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)42%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 44% 57% 54%
Easy to contact via website 46% 58% 50%
Easy to contact via NHS App 42% 54% 48%
Reception staff helpful 77% 85% 74%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 26% 31% 32%
Sees preferred clinician 38% 42% 37%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 82% 84% 80%
Next steps within 2 days 97% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 66% 73% 69%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 59% 57% 60%
Waiting time was about right 70% 69% 77%
Remote appointment 45% 26% 28%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 92% 87% 88%
Treated with care and concern 94% 86% 89%
Considered mental wellbeing 84% 75% 81%
Had all the information needed 94% 92% 92%
Confidence and trust 96% 93% 90%
Involved in decisions 91% 92% 89%
Needs were met 94% 90% 88%
Overall
Overall experience good 66% 77% 74%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 85% 79% 67%
Supported by local services 80% 70% 71%
Discussed managing condition 57% 43% 54%
Agreed a care plan 47% 46% 55%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 98 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8:45am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6pm
Tuesday8:45am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6pm
Wednesday8:45am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6pm
Thursday8:45am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6pm
Friday8:45am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 2 November 2018. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
West Street, Bognor Regis, PO21 1UT
Phone
01243 826541
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Bognor Community Partnership PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
H82020 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Parent and baby room
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 27 August 2021

This rating is 5 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

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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

9,678registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
79.5years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension11.6%15.2%
Diabetes7.2%7.9%
Asthma4.7%6.6%
COPD2.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.6%3.0%
Depression10.9%14.3%
Obesity9.8%13.9%
Smoking29.7%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4940%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6446%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)54%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)72%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target62%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target50%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check67%78%
Asthma: annual review49%66%

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Maywood Health Care Centre is 0.7 miles away, scores 75 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Bognor Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Bognor Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01243 826541.

How do patients rate Bognor Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 66% of patients at Bognor Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 44% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 25 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Bognor Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Bognor Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 27 August 2021).

What are the opening times of Bognor Medical Centre?

Reception is open Monday 8:45am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6pm, Tuesday 8:45am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6pm, Wednesday 8:45am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6pm, Thursday 8:45am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6pm, Friday 8:45am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 2 November 2018. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Bognor Medical Centre?

Call 01243 826541. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is West Street, Bognor Regis, PO21 1UT.

How many patients are registered at Bognor Medical Centre?

Around 9,678 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Bognor Community Partnership PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Surrey and Sussex 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.