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Charlotte Keel Medical Practice

Seymour Road, Easton, Bristol, BS5 0UA

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good19,358 patients

Scores 7 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 67% of patients say their experience is good and 36% 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.

Poor Scores higher than 7% of GP surgeries in England. 24th of 27 in Bristol Based on 108 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 11

  • Easy to get through on the phone9
  • Easy to contact online45
  • Good experience of getting in touch29
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment1

Quality of care 6

  • Patients rate the surgery as good15
  • Patients got what they needed8
  • Doctors and nurses listen14
  • Patients trust the staff17
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done16
  • Meets NHS clinical targets18
  • Children vaccinated on time7

What patients say

108 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

36%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

67%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

+1

change since last year

2025: 66% · 2026: 67%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone47%
Had their call answered straight away4%
Gave up or got no answer8%
Knew what would happen next straight away35%

The appointment

Were seen the same day12%
Waited more than a week60%
Were seen face to face59%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)50%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 36% 57% 31%
Easy to contact via website 56% 58% 36%
Easy to contact via NHS App 37% 54% 19%
Reception staff helpful 83% 85% 74%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 30% 31% 26%
Sees preferred clinician 36% 42% 43%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 80% 84% 78%
Next steps within 2 days 81% 93% 69%
Good experience of contacting 68% 73% 58%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 41% 57% 45%
Waiting time was about right 39% 69% 56%
Remote appointment 40% 26% 40%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 80% 87% 83%
Treated with care and concern 85% 86% 81%
Considered mental wellbeing 71% 75% 70%
Had all the information needed 90% 92% 90%
Confidence and trust 88% 93% 86%
Involved in decisions 93% 92% 85%
Needs were met 82% 90% 89%
Overall
Overall experience good 67% 77% 66%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 75% 79% 71%
Supported by local services 63% 70% 60%
Discussed managing condition 55% 43% 55%
Agreed a care plan 59% 46% 39%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 108 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 19 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Seymour Road, Easton, Bristol, BS5 0UA
Phone
0117 902 7145
Website
www.charlottekeelmedical.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Brisdoc PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
L81015 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 27 February 2020

This rating is 6 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

Read the inspection report

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

19,358registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
82.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension10.6%15.2%
Diabetes10.0%7.9%
Asthma7.4%6.6%
COPD1.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.0%3.0%
Depression13.7%14.3%
Obesity12.9%13.9%
Smoking21.3%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4974%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6484%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)52%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)77%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target62%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target48%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check73%78%
Asthma: annual review64%66%

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East Trees Health Centre is 0.5 miles away, scores 20 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Charlotte Keel Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Charlotte Keel Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0117 902 7145.

How do patients rate Charlotte Keel Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 67% of patients at Charlotte Keel Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 36% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 7 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Charlotte Keel Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Charlotte Keel Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 27 February 2020).

What are the opening times of Charlotte Keel Medical Practice?

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 19 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Charlotte Keel Medical Practice?

Call 0117 902 7145 or visit its website, www.charlottekeelmedical.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Seymour Road, Easton, Bristol, BS5 0UA.

How many patients are registered at Charlotte Keel Medical Practice?

Around 19,358 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Brisdoc PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire 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.