GP surgery in South Norfolk

Church Hill Surgery

Station Road, Pulham Market, Diss, IP21 4TX

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good4,533 patients

Scores 92 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 88% of patients say their experience is good and 93% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2024. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 92% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 12 in South Norfolk Based on 127 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 94

  • Easy to get through on the phone97
  • Easy to contact online96
  • Good experience of getting in touch82
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment88

Quality of care 86

  • Patients rate the surgery as good80
  • Patients got what they needed61
  • Doctors and nurses listen70
  • Patients trust the staff61
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done99
  • Meets NHS clinical targets94
  • Children vaccinated on time89

What patients say

127 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

93%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

88%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

-1

change since last year

2025: 89% · 2026: 88%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone75%
Had their call answered straight away22%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away89%

The appointment

Were seen the same day29%
Waited more than a week21%
Were seen face to face84%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)41%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 93% 57% 93%
Easy to contact via website 83% 58% 71%
Easy to contact via NHS App 87% 54% 55%
Reception staff helpful 89% 85% 96%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 31% 31% 38%
Sees preferred clinician 92% 42% 85%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 93% 84% 93%
Next steps within 2 days 98% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 86% 73% 89%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 84% 57% 81%
Waiting time was about right 86% 69% 91%
Remote appointment 16% 26% 16%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 91% 87% 95%
Treated with care and concern 90% 86% 95%
Considered mental wellbeing 79% 75% 88%
Had all the information needed 88% 92% 98%
Confidence and trust 95% 93% 98%
Involved in decisions 95% 92% 95%
Needs were met 93% 90% 97%
Overall
Overall experience good 88% 77% 89%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 85% 79% 89%
Supported by local services 80% 70% 87%
Discussed managing condition 64% 43% 50%
Agreed a care plan 48% 46% 44%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 127 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8:30am to 6:30pm
Tuesday8:30am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8:30am to 6:30pm
Thursday8:30am to 6:30pm
Friday8:30am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 6 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Station Road, Pulham Market, Diss, IP21 4TX
Phone
01379 676227
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.churchhillsurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
South Norfolk Hip PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
D82046 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • 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 5 September 2024

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

4,533registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
84.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension21.6%15.2%
Diabetes9.4%7.9%
Asthma8.5%6.6%
COPD2.1%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.7%3.0%
Depression10.8%14.3%
Obesity22.0%13.9%
Smoking11.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4982%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6483%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)80%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)96%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target80%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target66%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check95%78%
Asthma: annual review91%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Church Hill Surgerythis surgery9293%88%Yes
Harleston Medical PracticeHarleston, IP20 9AT3.5 miles7164%78%Yes
Long Stratton Medical PartnershipNorwich, NR15 2UY4.3 miles5758%81%Yes
Parish Fields PracticeDiss, IP22 4WG6.1 miles7462%82%Yes
Lawns PracticeDiss, IP22 4WG6.1 miles7467%86%Yes
Fressingfield Medical CentreEye, IP21 5PJ6.6 miles9687%96%Yes
Eye Health CentreEye, IP23 7DD8.2 miles3266%73%Yes
Bungay Medical CentreBungay, NR35 1LP9.1 miles6982%83%Yes
Attleborough SurgeryAttleborough, NR17 2AS10.6 miles1230%62%Yes
Windmill SurgeryWymondham, NR18 0AF10.8 miles7869%87%Yes

Common questions

Is Church Hill Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Church Hill Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01379 676227.

How do patients rate Church Hill Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 88% of patients at Church Hill Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 93% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 92 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Church Hill Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Church Hill Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 5 September 2024).

What are the opening times of Church Hill Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Friday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 6 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Church Hill Surgery?

Call 01379 676227 or visit its website, www.churchhillsurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Station Road, Pulham Market, Diss, IP21 4TX.

How many patients are registered at Church Hill Surgery?

Around 4,533 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of South Norfolk Hip PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Norfolk and Suffolk 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.