GP surgery in Wisbech

Clarkson Surgery

De-Havilland Road, Wisbech, PE13 3AN

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good9,604 patients

Scores 32 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 69% 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 2019. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 32% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 3 in Wisbech Based on 99 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 34

  • Easy to get through on the phone39
  • Easy to contact online30
  • Good experience of getting in touch9
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment66

Quality of care 32

  • Patients rate the surgery as good19
  • Patients got what they needed40
  • Doctors and nurses listen19
  • Patients trust the staff41
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done74
  • Meets NHS clinical targets56
  • Children vaccinated on time73

What patients say

99 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

56%

find the phone easy

about the England average (57%)

69%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

+4

change since last year

2025: 65% · 2026: 69%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone83%
Had their call answered straight away7%
Gave up or got no answer6%
Knew what would happen next straight away50%

The appointment

Were seen the same day38%
Waited more than a week29%
Were seen face to face72%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)36%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 56% 57% 44%
Easy to contact via website 49% 58% 48%
Easy to contact via NHS App 50% 54% 40%
Reception staff helpful 78% 85% 78%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 19% 31% 29%
Sees preferred clinician 25% 42% 33%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 81% 84% 91%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 98%
Good experience of contacting 56% 73% 57%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 45% 57% 54%
Waiting time was about right 77% 69% 76%
Remote appointment 28% 26% 31%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 82% 87% 80%
Treated with care and concern 79% 86% 84%
Considered mental wellbeing 54% 75% 73%
Had all the information needed 88% 92% 90%
Confidence and trust 92% 93% 88%
Involved in decisions 85% 92% 90%
Needs were met 90% 90% 89%
Overall
Overall experience good 69% 77% 65%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 85% 79% 79%
Supported by local services 73% 70% 81%
Discussed managing condition 36% 43% 53%
Agreed a care plan 38% 46% 28%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 99 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 13 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
De-Havilland Road, Wisbech, PE13 3AN
Phone
01945 583133
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.theclarksonsurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Wisbech PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
D81011 · 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

Good

overall, from the inspection published 15 November 2019

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

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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

9,604registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
81.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension20.6%15.2%
Diabetes11.5%7.9%
Asthma7.5%6.6%
COPD3.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.5%3.0%
Depression14.4%14.3%
Obesity22.4%13.9%
Smoking20.6%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4968%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6472%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)77%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target80%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target59%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check89%78%
Asthma: annual review76%66%

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Trinity Surgery is 0.2 miles away, scores 71 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Clarkson Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Clarkson Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01945 583133.

How do patients rate Clarkson Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 69% of patients at Clarkson Surgery 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 32 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Clarkson Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Clarkson Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 15 November 2019).

What are the opening times of Clarkson Surgery?

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 13 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Clarkson Surgery?

Call 01945 583133 or visit its website, www.theclarksonsurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is De-Havilland Road, Wisbech, PE13 3AN.

How many patients are registered at Clarkson Surgery?

Around 9,604 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Wisbech PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Central East 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.