GP surgery in Breckland

Campingland Surgery

Campingland, Swaffham, PE37 7RD

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good7,304 patients

Scores 42 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 79% of patients say their experience is good and 53% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2020. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 42% of GP surgeries in England. 4th of 11 in Breckland 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 56

  • Easy to get through on the phone34
  • Easy to contact online77
  • Good experience of getting in touch42
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment80

Quality of care 25

  • Patients rate the surgery as good49
  • Patients got what they needed16
  • Doctors and nurses listen18
  • Patients trust the staff9
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done25
  • Meets NHS clinical targets50
  • Children vaccinated on time52

What patients say

125 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

53%

find the phone easy

below the England average (57%)

79%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

0

change since last year

2025: 79% · 2026: 79%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone58%
Had their call answered straight away10%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away62%

The appointment

Were seen the same day42%
Waited more than a week27%
Were seen face to face73%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)76%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 53% 57% 55%
Easy to contact via website 70% 58% 75%
Easy to contact via NHS App 48% 54% 57%
Reception staff helpful 80% 85% 73%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 38% 31% 36%
Sees preferred clinician 32% 42% 36%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 87% 84% 89%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 73% 73% 70%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 55% 57% 51%
Waiting time was about right 82% 69% 64%
Remote appointment 27% 26% 25%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 81% 87% 93%
Treated with care and concern 82% 86% 91%
Considered mental wellbeing 68% 75% 77%
Had all the information needed 93% 92% 93%
Confidence and trust 86% 93% 94%
Involved in decisions 91% 92% 94%
Needs were met 85% 90% 92%
Overall
Overall experience good 79% 77% 79%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 74% 79% 86%
Supported by local services 56% 70% 59%
Discussed managing condition 27% 43% 32%
Agreed a care plan 57% 46% 47%

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

Monday8:20am to 8pm
Tuesday8:20am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8:20am to 6:30pm
Thursday8:20am to 6:30pm
Friday8:20am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 28 June 2012. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Campingland, Swaffham, PE37 7RD
Phone
01760 721211
Website
www.campinglandsurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Swaffham & Downham Market PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
D82057 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

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

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 9 January 2020

This rating is 6 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

7,304registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
82.4years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension23.6%15.2%
Diabetes11.9%7.9%
Asthma9.0%6.6%
COPD3.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease5.3%3.0%
Depression24.2%14.3%
Obesity17.4%13.9%
Smoking13.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4971%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6477%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)62%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target79%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target61%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check92%78%
Asthma: annual review54%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Campingland Surgerythis surgery4253%79%Yes
Manor Farm Medical CentreSwaffham, PE37 7QN0.2 miles2342%75%Yes
Plowright Medical CentreSwaffham, PE37 7HJ0.7 miles7990%88%Yes
Litcham Health CentreKing's Lynn, PE32 2NW6.7 miles3973%73%Yes
Watton Medical PracticeThetford, IP25 6FA7.7 miles1840%63%Yes
Boughton SurgeryKing's Lynn, PE33 9AG8.6 miles6279%79%Yes
Shipdham SurgeryThetford, IP25 7LA8.6 miles9693%93%Yes
Great Massingham SurgeryKing's Lynn, PE32 2JQ9.2 miles8685%89%Yes
Grimston Medical CentreKing's Lynn, PE32 1DW10.6 miles6268%77%Yes
Orchard SurgeryDereham, NR19 1AE10.8 miles618%52%Yes

Plowright Medical Centre is 0.7 miles away, scores 79 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Campingland Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Campingland Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01760 721211.

How do patients rate Campingland Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 79% of patients at Campingland Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 53% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 42 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Campingland Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Campingland Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 9 January 2020).

What are the opening times of Campingland Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8:20am to 8pm, Tuesday 8:20am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8:20am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8:20am to 6:30pm, Friday 8:20am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 28 June 2012. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Campingland Surgery?

Call 01760 721211 or visit its website, www.campinglandsurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Campingland, Swaffham, PE37 7RD.

How many patients are registered at Campingland Surgery?

Around 7,304 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Swaffham & Downham Market PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Norfolk and Suffolk 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.