GP surgery in Billericay

Chapel Street Surgery

93 Chapel Street, Billericay, CM12 9LR

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good4,952 patients

Scores 3 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 43% of patients say their experience is good and 33% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2016. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 3% of GP surgeries in England. 5th of 5 in Billericay 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 4

  • Easy to get through on the phone8
  • Easy to contact online40
  • Good experience of getting in touch2
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment4

Quality of care 4

  • Patients rate the surgery as good0
  • Patients got what they needed2
  • Doctors and nurses listen2
  • Patients trust the staff2
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done85
  • Meets NHS clinical targets5
  • Children vaccinated on time10

What patients say

115 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

33%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

43%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-29

change since last year

2025: 72% · 2026: 43%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone44%
Had their call answered straight away1%
Gave up or got no answer15%
Knew what would happen next straight away45%

The appointment

Were seen the same day10%
Waited more than a week34%
Were seen face to face44%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)39%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 33% 57% 49%
Easy to contact via website 54% 58% 44%
Easy to contact via NHS App 43% 54% 59%
Reception staff helpful 73% 85% 88%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 25% 31% 26%
Sees preferred clinician 14% 42% 17%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 68% 84% 86%
Next steps within 2 days 88% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 46% 73% 74%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 25% 57% 50%
Waiting time was about right 46% 69% 68%
Remote appointment 56% 26% 47%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 71% 87% 78%
Treated with care and concern 74% 86% 75%
Considered mental wellbeing 62% 75% 65%
Had all the information needed 80% 92% 83%
Confidence and trust 80% 93% 86%
Involved in decisions 85% 92% 86%
Needs were met 77% 90% 90%
Overall
Overall experience good 43% 77% 72%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 77% 79% 83%
Supported by local services 66% 70% 72%
Discussed managing condition 40% 43% 29%
Agreed a care plan 42% 46% 27%

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

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 29 May 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
93 Chapel Street, Billericay, CM12 9LR
Phone
01277 315815
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.chapelstreetsurgery.com
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Billericay PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F81104 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Autism training for staff
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • High-back waiting room chairs
  • Lift
  • Off-site car parking nearby
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Step-free access throughout
  • Toilets
  • Train station nearby
  • Translation services
  • Wheelchair access at entrances and exits

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 10 March 2016

This rating is 10 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

4,952registered patients
Among the best offhow well off the local area is
85.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension23.1%15.2%
Diabetes8.1%7.9%
Asthma5.9%6.6%
COPD1.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.9%3.0%
Depression7.2%14.3%
Obesity7.9%13.9%
Smoking9.6%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4968%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6474%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)75%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target74%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target75%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check62%78%
Asthma: annual review93%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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Chapel Street Surgerythis surgery333%43%Yes
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The Billericay Medical PracticeBillericay, CM12 0BJ0.6 miles3548%79%Yes
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Knights SurgeryBasildon, SS14 3GR3.3 miles1649%70%Yes
Laindon Medical GroupBasildon, SS15 5TR3.5 miles4026%81%Yes
The New Folly SurgeryIngatestone, CM4 0FA3.5 miles2028%66%Yes

Western Road Surgery is 0.3 miles away, scores 68 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Chapel Street Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Chapel Street Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01277 315815.

How do patients rate Chapel Street Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 43% of patients at Chapel Street Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 33% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 3 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Chapel Street Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Chapel Street Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 10 March 2016).

What are the opening times of Chapel Street 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 29 May 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Chapel Street Surgery?

Call 01277 315815 or visit its website, www.chapelstreetsurgery.com. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 93 Chapel Street, Billericay, CM12 9LR.

How many patients are registered at Chapel Street Surgery?

Around 4,952 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Billericay 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.