GP surgery in Stroud

Cam & Uley Family Practice

The Cam Surgery Fairmead, Glebelands, Cam, Dursley, GL11 5NE

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good11,074 patients

Scores 81 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 90% of patients say their experience is good and 70% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2025. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 81% of GP surgeries in England. 6th of 13 in Stroud 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 77

  • Easy to get through on the phone65
  • Easy to contact online83
  • Good experience of getting in touch85
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment62

Quality of care 81

  • Patients rate the surgery as good87
  • Patients got what they needed77
  • Doctors and nurses listen46
  • Patients trust the staff56
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done45
  • Meets NHS clinical targets98
  • Children vaccinated on time98

What patients say

125 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

70%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

90%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+4

change since last year

2025: 86% · 2026: 90%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone45%
Had their call answered straight away8%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away61%

The appointment

Were seen the same day29%
Waited more than a week42%
Were seen face to face70%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)75%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 70% 57% 67%
Easy to contact via website 73% 58% 56%
Easy to contact via NHS App 62% 54% 60%
Reception staff helpful 97% 85% 96%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 29% 31% 42%
Sees preferred clinician 33% 42% 70%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 95% 84% 86%
Next steps within 2 days 97% 93% 94%
Good experience of contacting 87% 73% 83%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 70% 57% 57%
Waiting time was about right 76% 69% 60%
Remote appointment 30% 26% 30%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 87% 87% 92%
Treated with care and concern 88% 86% 88%
Considered mental wellbeing 77% 75% 78%
Had all the information needed 92% 92% 94%
Confidence and trust 94% 93% 96%
Involved in decisions 96% 92% 94%
Needs were met 95% 90% 90%
Overall
Overall experience good 90% 77% 86%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 88% 79% 86%
Supported by local services 79% 70% 74%
Discussed managing condition 50% 43% 50%
Agreed a care plan 34% 46% 31%

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 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm
Tuesday8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 5 December 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
The Cam Surgery Fairmead, Glebelands, Cam, Dursley, GL11 5NE
Phone
01453 540066
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Berkeley Vale PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
L84060 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.

The Orchard Medical Centre
Fairmead, Cam, Dursley, GL11 5NE

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 21 August 2025

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

11,074registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
83.5years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension19.4%15.2%
Diabetes8.5%7.9%
Asthma9.4%6.6%
COPD1.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.7%3.0%
Depression14.1%14.3%
Obesity15.3%13.9%
Smoking10.3%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4976%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6474%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)70%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)85%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target76%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target57%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check83%78%
Asthma: annual review61%66%

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Stonehouse Health Clinic is 4.7 miles away, scores 96 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Cam & Uley Family Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Cam & Uley Family Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01453 540066.

How do patients rate Cam & Uley Family Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 90% of patients at Cam & Uley Family Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 70% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 81 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Cam & Uley Family Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Cam & Uley Family Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 21 August 2025).

What are the opening times of Cam & Uley Family Practice?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 5 December 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Cam & Uley Family Practice?

Call 01453 540066. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is The Cam Surgery Fairmead, Glebelands, Cam, Dursley, GL11 5NE.

Does Cam & Uley Family Practice have a branch surgery?

Yes. Cam & Uley Family Practice also runs The Orchard Medical Centre (Fairmead, Cam, Dursley, GL11 5NE). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Cam & Uley Family Practice?

Around 11,074 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Berkeley Vale PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Gloucestershire 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.