GP surgery in Crawley

Bridge Medical Centre

Wassand Close, Three Bridges, Crawley, RH10 1LL

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good12,138 patients

Scores 55 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 78% of patients say their experience is good and 68% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2018. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 55% of GP surgeries in England. 5th of 9 in Crawley Based on 95 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 75

  • Easy to get through on the phone62
  • Easy to contact online65
  • Good experience of getting in touch59
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment92

Quality of care 27

  • Patients rate the surgery as good45
  • Patients got what they needed12
  • Doctors and nurses listen26
  • Patients trust the staff32
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done33
  • Meets NHS clinical targets52
  • Children vaccinated on time33

What patients say

95 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

68%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

78%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

+11

change since last year

2025: 67% · 2026: 78%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone38%
Had their call answered straight away7%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away48%

The appointment

Were seen the same day50%
Waited more than a week19%
Were seen face to face66%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)45%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 68% 57% 39%
Easy to contact via website 64% 58% 52%
Easy to contact via NHS App 69% 54% 57%
Reception staff helpful 85% 85% 74%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 9% 31% 20%
Sees preferred clinician 17% 42% 37%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 77% 84% 78%
Next steps within 2 days 97% 93% 98%
Good experience of contacting 78% 73% 60%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 55% 57% 43%
Waiting time was about right 88% 69% 61%
Remote appointment 33% 26% 24%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 83% 87% 83%
Treated with care and concern 82% 86% 81%
Considered mental wellbeing 76% 75% 69%
Had all the information needed 92% 92% 86%
Confidence and trust 91% 93% 88%
Involved in decisions 88% 92% 84%
Needs were met 84% 90% 80%
Overall
Overall experience good 78% 77% 67%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 91% 79% 75%
Supported by local services 72% 70% 59%
Discussed managing condition 58% 43% 32%
Agreed a care plan 53% 46% 48%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 95 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 6:30pm
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 21 October 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Wassand Close, Three Bridges, Crawley, RH10 1LL
Phone
01293 526025
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.bridgemedicalcentre.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Crawley Care Collaborative PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
H82047 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • 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 28 November 2018

This rating is 7 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

12,138registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
85.0years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension14.1%15.2%
Diabetes8.6%7.9%
Asthma6.8%6.6%
COPD1.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.7%3.0%
Depression14.2%14.3%
Obesity17.9%13.9%
Smoking13.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4973%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6481%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)69%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target76%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target58%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check78%78%
Asthma: annual review51%66%

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Woodlands&clerklands Partnership is 1.2 miles away, scores 77 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Bridge Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Bridge Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01293 526025.

How do patients rate Bridge Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 78% of patients at Bridge Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 68% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 55 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Bridge Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Bridge Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 28 November 2018).

What are the opening times of Bridge Medical Centre?

Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, 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 21 October 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Bridge Medical Centre?

Call 01293 526025 or visit its website, www.bridgemedicalcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Wassand Close, Three Bridges, Crawley, RH10 1LL.

How many patients are registered at Bridge Medical Centre?

Around 12,138 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Crawley Care Collaborative 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.