GP surgery in Central Bedfordshire

Caddington Surgery

33 Manor Road, Caddington, Luton, LU1 4EE

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good5,005 patients

Scores 22 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 72% of patients say their experience is good and 37% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2016. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 22% of GP surgeries in England. 10th of 10 in Central Bedfordshire Based on 119 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 21

  • Easy to get through on the phone11
  • Easy to contact online72
  • Good experience of getting in touch20
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment34

Quality of care 26

  • Patients rate the surgery as good25
  • Patients got what they needed25
  • Doctors and nurses listen19
  • Patients trust the staff14
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done95
  • Meets NHS clinical targets38
  • Children vaccinated on time42

What patients say

119 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

37%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

72%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

+2

change since last year

2025: 70% · 2026: 72%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone17%
Had their call answered straight away3%
Gave up or got no answer3%
Knew what would happen next straight away33%

The appointment

Were seen the same day38%
Waited more than a week23%
Were seen face to face79%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)68%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 37% 57% 28%
Easy to contact via website 67% 58% 49%
Easy to contact via NHS App 49% 54% 38%
Reception staff helpful 78% 85% 81%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 30% 31% 29%
Sees preferred clinician 7% 42% 30%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 81% 84% 77%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 93%
Good experience of contacting 64% 73% 62%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 32% 57% 37%
Waiting time was about right 66% 69% 69%
Remote appointment 21% 26% 28%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 82% 87% 85%
Treated with care and concern 84% 86% 83%
Considered mental wellbeing 76% 75% 72%
Had all the information needed 88% 92% 85%
Confidence and trust 88% 93% 89%
Involved in decisions 87% 92% 86%
Needs were met 87% 90% 85%
Overall
Overall experience good 72% 77% 70%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 80% 79% 87%
Supported by local services 72% 70% 75%
Discussed managing condition 44% 43% 42%
Agreed a care plan 45% 46% 24%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 119 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

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

Confirmed by the surgery on 3 August 2015. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
33 Manor Road, Caddington, Luton, LU1 4EE
Phone
01582 725673
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Chiltern Hills PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
E81069 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 21 April 2016

This rating is 10 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

5,005registered patients
Among the best offhow well off the local area is
83.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension19.6%15.2%
Diabetes10.6%7.9%
Asthma8.7%6.6%
COPD3.2%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.2%3.0%
Depression11.4%14.3%
Obesity10.8%13.9%
Smoking12.0%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4971%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6474%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)69%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)86%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target86%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target72%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check95%78%
Asthma: annual review89%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Caddington Surgerythis surgery2237%72%Yes
Bute House Medical CentreLuton, LU1 1RW1.8 miles6055%85%Yes
The Medici Medical PracticeLuton, LU1 3UA1.8 miles1647%67%Yes
Conway Medical CentreLuton, LU4 8BY1.9 miles5762%78%Yes
Kingsway & Bramingham Medical CentreLuton, LU4 8BY1.9 miles343%56%Yes
Bell House Medical CentreLuton, LU1 1BW1.9 miles3354%80%Yes
Lea Vale Medical PracticeLuton, LU1 1HH1.9 miles2841%73%Yes
Lister House SurgeryLuton, LU4 8DG1.9 miles232%46%Yes
Castle Medical Group PracticeLuton, LU1 3AG2.0 miles543%66%Yes
The Town Centre PracticeLuton, LU1 2SE2.0 miles2745%76%Yes

Bute House Medical Centre is 1.8 miles away, scores 60 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Caddington Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Caddington Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01582 725673.

How do patients rate Caddington Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 72% of patients at Caddington Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 37% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 22 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Caddington Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Caddington Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 21 April 2016).

What are the opening times of Caddington Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Friday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 3 August 2015. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Caddington Surgery?

Call 01582 725673. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 33 Manor Road, Caddington, Luton, LU1 4EE.

How many patients are registered at Caddington Surgery?

Around 5,005 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Chiltern Hills PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Central East 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.