GP surgery in Maldon

Burnham Surgery

Foundry Lane, Burnham-on-Crouch, CM0 8SJ

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good9,819 patients

Scores 49 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 82% of patients say their experience is good and 51% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2022. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 49% of GP surgeries in England. 5th of 7 in Maldon Based on 107 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 31

  • Easy to get through on the phone30
  • Easy to contact online36
  • Good experience of getting in touch47
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment26

Quality of care 72

  • Patients rate the surgery as good59
  • Patients got what they needed60
  • Doctors and nurses listen59
  • Patients trust the staff74
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done90
  • Meets NHS clinical targets62
  • Children vaccinated on time74

What patients say

107 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

51%

find the phone easy

below the England average (57%)

81%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+4

change since last year

2025: 77% · 2026: 82%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone48%
Had their call answered straight away5%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away72%

The appointment

Were seen the same day18%
Waited more than a week53%
Were seen face to face87%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)65%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 51% 57% 50%
Easy to contact via website 52% 58% 46%
Easy to contact via NHS App 61% 54% 50%
Reception staff helpful 88% 85% 84%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 35% 31% 43%
Sees preferred clinician 50% 42% 59%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 92% 84% 87%
Next steps within 2 days 87% 93% 94%
Good experience of contacting 75% 73% 77%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 59% 57% 57%
Waiting time was about right 63% 69% 68%
Remote appointment 14% 26% 11%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 90% 87% 88%
Treated with care and concern 83% 86% 88%
Considered mental wellbeing 66% 75% 73%
Had all the information needed 95% 92% 97%
Confidence and trust 96% 93% 92%
Involved in decisions 92% 92% 92%
Needs were met 92% 90% 91%
Overall
Overall experience good 81% 77% 77%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 74% 79% 79%
Supported by local services 74% 70% 76%
Discussed managing condition 42% 43% 36%
Agreed a care plan 51% 46% 30%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 107 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

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

Confirmed by the surgery on 20 October 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Foundry Lane, Burnham-on-Crouch, CM0 8SJ
Phone
01621 782054
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.burnhamsurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Dengie & South Woodham Ferrers PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F81126 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Step-free access
  • 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

Good

overall, from the inspection published 14 September 2022

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

9,819registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
85.0years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension20.9%15.2%
Diabetes9.8%7.9%
Asthma8.8%6.6%
COPD2.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.8%3.0%
Depression13.0%14.3%
Obesity13.2%13.9%
Smoking12.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4980%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6480%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)74%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)93%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target82%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target63%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check85%78%
Asthma: annual review71%66%

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William Fisher Medical Centre is 2.2 miles away, scores 81 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Burnham Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Burnham Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01621 782054.

How do patients rate Burnham Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 82% of patients at Burnham Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 51% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 49 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Burnham Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Burnham Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 14 September 2022).

What are the opening times of Burnham Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 20 October 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Burnham Surgery?

Call 01621 782054 or visit its website, www.burnhamsurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Foundry Lane, Burnham-on-Crouch, CM0 8SJ.

How many patients are registered at Burnham Surgery?

Around 9,819 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Dengie & South Woodham Ferrers PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Essex 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.