GP surgery in Southampton

Brook House Surgery

98 Oakley Road, Shirley Park, Southampton, SO16 4NZ

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good6,322 patients

Scores 15 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 68% of patients say their experience is good and 50% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2019. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 15% of GP surgeries in England. 14th of 19 in Southampton Based on 125 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 25

  • Easy to get through on the phone27
  • Easy to contact online40
  • Good experience of getting in touch19
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment40

Quality of care 8

  • Patients rate the surgery as good17
  • Patients got what they needed13
  • Doctors and nurses listen6
  • Patients trust the staff8
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done7
  • Meets NHS clinical targets28
  • Children vaccinated on time78

What patients say

125 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

50%

find the phone easy

below the England average (57%)

68%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

+2

change since last year

2025: 66% · 2026: 68%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone65%
Had their call answered straight away4%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away66%

The appointment

Were seen the same day30%
Waited more than a week17%
Were seen face to face66%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)60%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 50% 57% 52%
Easy to contact via website 54% 58% 49%
Easy to contact via NHS App 50% 54% 53%
Reception staff helpful 73% 85% 75%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 28% 31% 18%
Sees preferred clinician 27% 42% 56%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 73% 84% 72%
Next steps within 2 days 92% 93% 85%
Good experience of contacting 63% 73% 62%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 52% 57% 43%
Waiting time was about right 68% 69% 66%
Remote appointment 34% 26% 42%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 76% 87% 78%
Treated with care and concern 79% 86% 76%
Considered mental wellbeing 69% 75% 59%
Had all the information needed 88% 92% 84%
Confidence and trust 86% 93% 84%
Involved in decisions 87% 92% 79%
Needs were met 84% 90% 89%
Overall
Overall experience good 68% 77% 66%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 62% 79% 74%
Supported by local services 48% 70% 59%
Discussed managing condition 46% 43% 38%
Agreed a care plan 42% 46% 52%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 125 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm
Tuesday8am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 6 March 2018. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
98 Oakley Road, Shirley Park, Southampton, SO16 4NZ
Phone
023 8077 4853
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Southampton West PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
J82213 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 14 February 2019

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

6,322registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
81.9years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension10.9%15.2%
Diabetes8.1%7.9%
Asthma7.2%6.6%
COPD2.9%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.9%3.0%
Depression19.4%14.3%
Obesity15.5%13.9%
Smoking19.3%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4968%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6471%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)61%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)82%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target66%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target49%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check72%78%
Asthma: annual review52%66%

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Cheviot Road Surgery is 0.7 miles away, scores 71 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Brook House Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Brook House Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 023 8077 4853.

How do patients rate Brook House Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 68% of patients at Brook House Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 50% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 15 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Brook House Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Brook House Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 14 February 2019).

What are the opening times of Brook House Surgery?

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

How do I contact Brook House Surgery?

Call 023 8077 4853. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 98 Oakley Road, Shirley Park, Southampton, SO16 4NZ.

How many patients are registered at Brook House Surgery?

Around 6,322 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Southampton West 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.