GP surgery in Surbiton

Central Surgery

Surbiton Health Centre, Ewell Road, Surbiton, KT6 6EZ

Taking on new patients12,913 patients

Scores 15 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 66% of patients say their experience is good and 49% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 15% of GP surgeries in England. 5th of 5 in Surbiton Based on 115 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 20

  • Easy to get through on the phone25
  • Easy to contact online62
  • Good experience of getting in touch22
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment18

Quality of care 12

  • Patients rate the surgery as good13
  • Patients got what they needed4
  • Doctors and nurses listen15
  • Patients trust the staff41
  • Inspection rating (Not rated)
  • Health checks and screening done51
  • Meets NHS clinical targets70
  • Children vaccinated on time70

What patients say

115 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

48%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

66%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-11

change since last year

2025: 77% · 2026: 66%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone28%
Had their call answered straight away29%
Gave up or got no answer6%
Knew what would happen next straight away35%

The appointment

Were seen the same day21%
Waited more than a week43%
Were seen face to face53%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)80%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 48% 57% 52%
Easy to contact via website 63% 58% 71%
Easy to contact via NHS App 56% 54% 72%
Reception staff helpful 87% 85% 91%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 30% 31% 30%
Sees preferred clinician 39% 42% 47%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 75% 84% 87%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 92%
Good experience of contacting 65% 73% 78%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 55% 57% 66%
Waiting time was about right 58% 69% 66%
Remote appointment 47% 26% 38%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 80% 87% 85%
Treated with care and concern 77% 86% 86%
Considered mental wellbeing 58% 75% 71%
Had all the information needed 82% 92% 88%
Confidence and trust 92% 93% 92%
Involved in decisions 86% 92% 95%
Needs were met 79% 90% 90%
Overall
Overall experience good 66% 77% 77%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 77% 79% 85%
Supported by local services 62% 70% 67%
Discussed managing condition 36% 43% 43%
Agreed a care plan 44% 46% 39%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 115 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday7:30am to 6:30pm
Tuesday7:30am to 6:30pm
Wednesday7:30am to 6:30pm
Thursday7:30am to 6:30pm
Friday7:30am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 7 July 2021. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Surbiton Health Centre, Ewell Road, Surbiton, KT6 6EZ
Phone
020 8399 6622
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.centralsurgerysurbiton.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Surbiton Health Centre PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
H84030 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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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

12,913registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
85.0years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension15.7%15.2%
Diabetes7.9%7.9%
Asthma7.0%6.6%
COPD1.3%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.4%3.0%
Depression13.9%14.3%
Obesity10.7%13.9%
Smoking9.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4971%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6482%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)69%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target79%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target67%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check82%78%
Asthma: annual review57%66%

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Brunswick Surgery is under 0.1 miles away, scores 96 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Central Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Central Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8399 6622.

How do patients rate Central Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 66% of patients at Central Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 49% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 15 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What are the opening times of Central Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Thursday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Friday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 7 July 2021. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Central Surgery?

Call 020 8399 6622 or visit its website, www.centralsurgerysurbiton.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Surbiton Health Centre, Ewell Road, Surbiton, KT6 6EZ.

How many patients are registered at Central Surgery?

Around 12,913 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Surbiton Health Centre PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the South West London 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.