GP surgery in Cornwall

Camelford Medical Centre

Church Field, Camelford, PL32 9YT

Taking on new patients6,655 patients

Scores 19 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 70% of patients say their experience is good and 29% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 19% of GP surgeries in England. 31st of 33 in Cornwall Based on 176 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 24

  • Easy to get through on the phone5
  • Easy to contact online5
  • Good experience of getting in touch22
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment69

Quality of care 17

  • Patients rate the surgery as good21
  • Patients got what they needed56
  • Doctors and nurses listen51
  • Patients trust the staff35
  • Inspection rating (Not rated)
  • Health checks and screening done1
  • Meets NHS clinical targets1
  • Children vaccinated on time26

What patients say

176 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

29%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

70%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

+10

change since last year

2025: 60% · 2026: 70%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone63%
Had their call answered straight away7%
Gave up or got no answer8%
Knew what would happen next straight away71%

The appointment

Were seen the same day34%
Waited more than a week24%
Were seen face to face87%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)63%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 29% 57% 27%
Easy to contact via website 30% 58% 19%
Easy to contact via NHS App 33% 54% 27%
Reception staff helpful 90% 85% 82%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 22% 31% 29%
Sees preferred clinician 25% 42% 44%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 84% 84% 81%
Next steps within 2 days 93% 93% 85%
Good experience of contacting 65% 73% 51%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 48% 57% 45%
Waiting time was about right 78% 69% 65%
Remote appointment 13% 26% 19%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 88% 87% 86%
Treated with care and concern 84% 86% 83%
Considered mental wellbeing 75% 75% 67%
Had all the information needed 93% 92% 90%
Confidence and trust 92% 93% 89%
Involved in decisions 91% 92% 90%
Needs were met 92% 90% 87%
Overall
Overall experience good 70% 77% 60%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 88% 79% 77%
Supported by local services 78% 70% 59%
Discussed managing condition 30% 43% 36%
Agreed a care plan 39% 46% 34%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 176 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 6pm
Tuesday8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm
Wednesday8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm
Thursday8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm
Friday8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 17 April 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Church Field, Camelford, PL32 9YT
Phone
01840 213894
Website
camelfordmedicalcentre.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
NHS code
L82007 · NHS profile

Branch surgeries

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

Delabole (Camelford Medical Centre)
1a Pengelly, Delabole, PL33 9AN
St Breward (Camelford Medical Practice)
Brookside Court, Row, St Breward, Bodmin, PL30 4LN

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Cycle parking
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • Documents available in large print
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • High-back waiting room chairs
  • Off-site car parking nearby
  • Sign language interpreter available online
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Wheelchair access at entrances and exits

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

No inspection rating has been published for this surgery.

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

6,655registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
84.9years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension17.3%15.2%
Diabetes9.0%7.9%
Asthma7.6%6.6%
COPD2.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.2%3.0%
Depression14.5%14.3%
Obesity12.6%13.9%
Smoking13.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4969%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6476%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)48%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target60%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target49%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check57%78%
Asthma: annual review40%66%

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Bottreaux Surgery is 4.2 miles away, scores 71 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Camelford Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Camelford Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01840 213894.

How do patients rate Camelford Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 70% of patients at Camelford Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 29% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 19 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What are the opening times of Camelford Medical Centre?

Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm, Thursday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm, Friday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 17 April 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Camelford Medical Centre?

Call 01840 213894 or visit its website, camelfordmedicalcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Church Field, Camelford, PL32 9YT.

Does Camelford Medical Centre have a branch surgery?

Yes. Camelford Medical Centre also runs Delabole (Camelford Medical Centre) (1a Pengelly, Delabole, PL33 9AN) and St Breward (Camelford Medical Practice) (Brookside Court, Row, St Breward, Bodmin, PL30 4LN). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Camelford Medical Centre?

Around 6,655 patients are registered (January 2025).

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.