GP surgery in High Wycombe

Chiltern House Medical Centre

45-47 Temple End, High Wycombe, HP13 5DN

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good6,228 patients

Scores 22 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 70% of patients say their experience is good and 56% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2021. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 22% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 9 in High Wycombe 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 28

  • Easy to get through on the phone40
  • Easy to contact online28
  • Good experience of getting in touch14
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment45

Quality of care 18

  • Patients rate the surgery as good21
  • Patients got what they needed22
  • Doctors and nurses listen44
  • Patients trust the staff40
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done23
  • Meets NHS clinical targets29
  • Children vaccinated on time12

What patients say

108 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

56%

find the phone easy

about the England average (57%)

70%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

0

change since last year

2025: 70% · 2026: 70%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone65%
Had their call answered straight away15%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away60%

The appointment

Were seen the same day33%
Waited more than a week23%
Were seen face to face48%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)70%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 56% 57% 42%
Easy to contact via website 48% 58% 51%
Easy to contact via NHS App 47% 54% 46%
Reception staff helpful 78% 85% 81%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 25% 31% 23%
Sees preferred clinician 25% 42% 17%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 77% 84% 70%
Next steps within 2 days 93% 93% 84%
Good experience of contacting 61% 73% 65%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 50% 57% 50%
Waiting time was about right 70% 69% 65%
Remote appointment 52% 26% 47%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 87% 87% 82%
Treated with care and concern 86% 86% 77%
Considered mental wellbeing 73% 75% 63%
Had all the information needed 86% 92% 87%
Confidence and trust 92% 93% 89%
Involved in decisions 94% 92% 84%
Needs were met 86% 90% 89%
Overall
Overall experience good 70% 77% 70%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 66% 79% 60%
Supported by local services 56% 70% 67%
Discussed managing condition 27% 43% 31%
Agreed a care plan 30% 46% 58%

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 9 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
45-47 Temple End, High Wycombe, HP13 5DN
Phone
01494 439149
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.chilternhousemedicalcentre.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Dashwood PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
K82020 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.

Dr Ec Bray
Dragon Cottage, 35 Browns Road, Holmer Green, High Wycombe, HP15 6RZ · 01494 715924

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Audio-descriptive for appointment announcements
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Cycle parking
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • Enhanced lighting
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Free public WiFi
  • Lift
  • Off-site car parking nearby
  • Parent and child parking spaces

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 10 June 2021

This rating is 5 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

6,228registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
83.9years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension15.7%15.2%
Diabetes7.6%7.9%
Asthma5.8%6.6%
COPD1.3%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.6%3.0%
Depression13.6%14.3%
Obesity9.6%13.9%
Smoking16.0%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4962%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6476%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)64%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)91%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target67%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target55%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check78%78%
Asthma: annual review59%66%

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Common questions

Is Chiltern House Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Chiltern House Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01494 439149.

How do patients rate Chiltern House Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 70% of patients at Chiltern House Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 56% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 22 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Chiltern House Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Chiltern House Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 10 June 2021).

What are the opening times of Chiltern House Medical Centre?

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 9 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Chiltern House Medical Centre?

Call 01494 439149 or visit its website, www.chilternhousemedicalcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 45-47 Temple End, High Wycombe, HP13 5DN.

Does Chiltern House Medical Centre have a branch surgery?

Yes. Chiltern House Medical Centre also runs Dr Ec Bray (Dragon Cottage, 35 Browns Road, Holmer Green, High Wycombe, HP15 6RZ). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Chiltern House Medical Centre?

Around 6,228 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Dashwood PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Thames Valley 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.