GP surgery in Plymstock

Church View Surgery

30 Holland Road, Plymstock, Plymouth, PL9 9BN

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good12,449 patients

Scores 50 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 82% of patients say their experience is good and 54% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2026. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 50% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 2 in Plymstock Based on 94 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 42

  • Easy to get through on the phone36
  • Easy to contact online74
  • Good experience of getting in touch26
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment57

Quality of care 60

  • Patients rate the surgery as good61
  • Patients got what they needed55
  • Doctors and nurses listen33
  • Patients trust the staff48
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done50
  • Meets NHS clinical targets93
  • Children vaccinated on time83

What patients say

94 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

54%

find the phone easy

below the England average (57%)

82%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+11

change since last year

2025: 71% · 2026: 82%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone37%
Had their call answered straight away4%
Gave up or got no answer4%
Knew what would happen next straight away26%

The appointment

Were seen the same day44%
Waited more than a week27%
Were seen face to face60%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)61%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 54% 57% 42%
Easy to contact via website 68% 58% 56%
Easy to contact via NHS App 57% 54% 59%
Reception staff helpful 85% 85% 86%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 10% 31% 19%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 81% 84% 88%
Next steps within 2 days 91% 93% 97%
Good experience of contacting 67% 73% 69%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 47% 57% 54%
Waiting time was about right 74% 69% 73%
Remote appointment 40% 26% 33%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 85% 87% 90%
Treated with care and concern 84% 86% 84%
Considered mental wellbeing 69% 75% 74%
Had all the information needed 87% 92% 93%
Confidence and trust 93% 93% 89%
Involved in decisions 93% 92% 90%
Needs were met 92% 90% 90%
Overall
Overall experience good 82% 77% 71%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 78% 79% 76%
Supported by local services 84% 70% 62%
Discussed managing condition 35% 43% 37%
Agreed a care plan 54% 46% 49%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 94 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6pm
Tuesday8am to 6pm
Wednesday8am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm
Thursday8am to 6pm
Friday8am to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 31 May 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
30 Holland Road, Plymstock, Plymouth, PL9 9BN
Phone
01752 403206
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Mewstone PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
L83064 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Children’s play area
  • Parent and baby room
  • Baby changing facility
  • 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 10 July 2026

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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

12,449registered patients
Among the best offhow well off the local area is
85.0years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension17.6%15.2%
Diabetes7.7%7.9%
Asthma7.3%6.6%
COPD2.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.9%3.0%
Depression13.0%14.3%
Obesity14.8%13.9%
Smoking8.8%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4979%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6482%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)62%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)91%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target73%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target60%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check80%78%
Asthma: annual review64%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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Church View Surgerythis surgery5054%82%Yes
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West Hoe SurgeryPlymouth, PL1 3BS2.8 miles8686%90%Yes
North Road West Medical CentrePlymouth, PL1 5BZ3.0 miles7076%84%Yes

Dean Cross Surgery is 0.4 miles away, scores 66 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Church View Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Church View Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01752 403206.

How do patients rate Church View Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 82% of patients at Church View Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 54% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 50 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Church View Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Church View Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 10 July 2026).

What are the opening times of Church View Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6pm, Tuesday 8am to 6pm, Wednesday 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm, Thursday 8am to 6pm, Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 31 May 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Church View Surgery?

Call 01752 403206. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 30 Holland Road, Plymstock, Plymouth, PL9 9BN.

How many patients are registered at Church View Surgery?

Around 12,449 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Mewstone PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Devon 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.