GP surgery in Canvey Island

Canvey Village Surgery

391 Long Road, Canvey Island, SS8 0JH

Taking on new patientsInspection: Requires improvement3,959 patients

Scores 39 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 81% of patients say their experience is good and 63% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Requires improvement in 2024. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 39% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 6 in Canvey Island Based on 93 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 41

  • Easy to get through on the phone53
  • Easy to contact online2
  • Good experience of getting in touch42
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment47

Quality of care 39

  • Patients rate the surgery as good56
  • Patients got what they needed27
  • Doctors and nurses listen37
  • Patients trust the staff12
  • Inspection rating (Requires improvement)2
  • Health checks and screening done91
  • Meets NHS clinical targets68
  • Children vaccinated on time95

What patients say

93 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

63%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

81%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+3

change since last year

2025: 78% · 2026: 81%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone80%
Had their call answered straight away13%
Gave up or got no answer8%
Knew what would happen next straight away74%

The appointment

Were seen the same day18%
Waited more than a week22%
Were seen face to face87%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)49%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 63% 57% 62%
Easy to contact via website 22% 58% 51%
Easy to contact via NHS App 65% 54% 46%
Reception staff helpful 87% 85% 84%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 44% 31% 43%
Sees preferred clinician 38% 42% 64%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 73% 84% 89%
Next steps within 2 days 93% 93% 94%
Good experience of contacting 73% 73% 78%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 67% 57% 66%
Waiting time was about right 71% 69% 72%
Remote appointment 13% 26% 13%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 86% 87% 91%
Treated with care and concern 83% 86% 92%
Considered mental wellbeing 77% 75% 84%
Had all the information needed 90% 92% 95%
Confidence and trust 87% 93% 96%
Involved in decisions 92% 92% 91%
Needs were met 88% 90% 96%
Overall
Overall experience good 81% 77% 78%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 81% 79% 77%
Supported by local services 63% 70% 70%
Discussed managing condition 41% 43% 53%
Agreed a care plan 53% 46% 29%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 93 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 22 November 2016. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
391 Long Road, Canvey Island, SS8 0JH
Phone
01268 510520
Website
www.canveyvillagesurgery.com
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Canvey PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F81700 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

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

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Requires improvement

overall, from the inspection published 5 January 2024

Read the inspection report

The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Requires improvement
Is it effective?Requires improvement
Is it caring?Good
Is it responsive?Requires improvement
Is it well-led?Requires improvement

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

3,959registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
81.9years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension19.7%15.2%
Diabetes9.7%7.9%
Asthma5.6%6.6%
COPD2.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.8%3.0%
Depression10.7%14.3%
Obesity8.6%13.9%
Smoking15.7%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4979%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6479%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)73%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target83%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target62%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check90%78%
Asthma: annual review74%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Canvey Village Surgerythis surgery3963%81%Yes
Ghauri PracticeCanvey Island, SS8 0EX0.2 miles6983%85%Yes
Third Avenue Health CentreCanvey Island, SS8 9SU0.4 miles5454%82%Yes
Oaklands SurgeryCanvey Island, SS8 0JA1.1 miles544%64%Yes
The Community PracticeCanvey Island, SS8 0JA1.1 miles945%63%Yes
The Island SurgeryCanvey Island, SS8 0JA1.1 miles2463%66%Yes
Essex Way SurgeryBenfleet, SS7 1LT1.8 miles6466%88%Yes
High Road Family DoctorsBenfleet, SS7 5LN2.1 miles5970%84%No
Benfleet SurgeryBenfleet, SS7 1ED2.5 miles9186%90%No
The HolliesBenfleet, SS7 2NA3.1 miles016%42%Yes

Ghauri Practice is 0.2 miles away, scores 69 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Canvey Village Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Canvey Village Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01268 510520.

How do patients rate Canvey Village Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 81% of patients at Canvey Village Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 63% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 39 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Canvey Village Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Canvey Village Surgery as Requires improvement at its last published inspection (report published 5 January 2024).

What are the opening times of Canvey Village 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 22 November 2016. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Canvey Village Surgery?

Call 01268 510520 or visit its website, www.canveyvillagesurgery.com. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 391 Long Road, Canvey Island, SS8 0JH.

How many patients are registered at Canvey Village Surgery?

Around 3,959 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Canvey 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.