GP surgery in Sutton

Chesser Practice

Elmhurst Court, 121 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 2RT

Taking on new patientsInspection: Requires improvement6,181 patients

Scores 44 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 78% of patients say their experience is good and 70% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Requires improvement in 2025. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 44% of GP surgeries in England. 11th of 14 in Sutton Based on 105 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 phone66
  • Easy to contact online57
  • Good experience of getting in touch66
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment30

Quality of care 29

  • Patients rate the surgery as good47
  • Patients got what they needed21
  • Doctors and nurses listen41
  • Patients trust the staff70
  • Inspection rating (Requires improvement)2
  • Health checks and screening done41
  • Meets NHS clinical targets46
  • Children vaccinated on time44

What patients say

105 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

70%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

78%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

0

change since last year

2025: 78% · 2026: 78%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone52%
Had their call answered straight away15%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away61%

The appointment

Were seen the same day13%
Waited more than a week26%
Were seen face to face68%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)60%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 70% 57% 74%
Easy to contact via website 61% 58% 60%
Easy to contact via NHS App 59% 54% 57%
Reception staff helpful 85% 85% 82%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 47% 31% 51%
Sees preferred clinician 53% 42% 56%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 88% 84% 89%
Next steps within 2 days 97% 93% 88%
Good experience of contacting 81% 73% 75%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 73% 57% 63%
Waiting time was about right 65% 69% 74%
Remote appointment 32% 26% 39%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 87% 87% 92%
Treated with care and concern 90% 86% 90%
Considered mental wellbeing 73% 75% 82%
Had all the information needed 92% 92% 95%
Confidence and trust 96% 93% 96%
Involved in decisions 87% 92% 97%
Needs were met 86% 90% 93%
Overall
Overall experience good 78% 77% 78%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 79% 79% 79%
Supported by local services 66% 70% 66%
Discussed managing condition 44% 43% 50%
Agreed a care plan 56% 46% 51%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 105 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 24 October 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Elmhurst Court, 121 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 2RT
Phone
020 8644 2727
Website
www.chessersurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Carshalton PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
H85021 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

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

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Requires improvement

overall, from the inspection published 9 January 2025

Read the inspection report

The five questions inspectors ask

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

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

6,181registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
83.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension13.3%15.2%
Diabetes9.3%7.9%
Asthma6.6%6.6%
COPD1.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.4%3.0%
Depression13.9%14.3%
Obesity14.3%13.9%
Smoking18.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4968%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6476%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)69%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target75%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target51%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check77%78%
Asthma: annual review67%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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Chesser Practicethis surgery4470%78%Yes
Wrythe Green SurgeryCarshalton, SM5 2RE0.3 miles8873%88%Yes
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Benhill & Belmont GP CentreSutton, SM1 4EB0.8 miles5781%84%Yes
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Robin Hood Lane Health CentreSutton, SM1 2RJ1.2 miles1841%76%Yes

Wrythe Green Surgery is 0.3 miles away, scores 88 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Chesser Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Chesser Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8644 2727.

How do patients rate Chesser Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 78% of patients at Chesser Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 70% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 44 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Chesser Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Chesser Practice as Requires improvement at its last published inspection (report published 9 January 2025).

What are the opening times of Chesser 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 24 October 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Chesser Practice?

Call 020 8644 2727 or visit its website, www.chessersurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Elmhurst Court, 121 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 2RT.

How many patients are registered at Chesser Practice?

Around 6,181 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Carshalton 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.