GP surgery in Tendring
Colne Medical Centre
40 Station Road, Brightlingsea, Colchester, CO7 0DT
Scores 68 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 86% of patients say their experience is good and 71% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). It is taking on new patients.
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 58
- Easy to get through on the phone67
- Easy to contact online46
- Good experience of getting in touch36
- Did not wait too long for the appointment69
Quality of care 78
- Patients rate the surgery as good75
- Patients got what they needed80
- Doctors and nurses listen80
- Patients trust the staff40
- Inspection rating (Not rated)–
- Health checks and screening done48
- Meets NHS clinical targets63
- Children vaccinated on time63
What patients say
126 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
71%
find the phone easy
well above the England average (57%)
86%
say their experience is good
well above the England average (77%)
0
change since last year
2025: 86% · 2026: 86%
Getting in touch
The appointment
All survey questions, compared with England
| What patients said | This surgery | England | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting in touch | |||
| Easy to get through by phone | 71% | 57% | 68% |
| Easy to contact via website | 57% | 58% | 56% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 42% | 54% | 60% |
| Reception staff helpful | 86% | 85% | 92% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 31% | 31% | 41% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 49% | 42% | 54% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 80% | 84% | 91% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 91% | 93% | 96% |
| Good experience of contacting | 71% | 73% | 79% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 42% | 57% | 66% |
| Waiting time was about right | 78% | 69% | 80% |
| Remote appointment | 12% | 26% | 17% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 93% | 87% | 94% |
| Treated with care and concern | 91% | 86% | 94% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 82% | 75% | 82% |
| Had all the information needed | 92% | 92% | 94% |
| Confidence and trust | 92% | 93% | 97% |
| Involved in decisions | 93% | 92% | 95% |
| Needs were met | 95% | 90% | 94% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 86% | 77% | 86% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 88% | 79% | 87% |
| Supported by local services | 68% | 70% | 80% |
| Discussed managing condition | 44% | 43% | 47% |
| Agreed a care plan | 37% | 46% | 54% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 126 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.
What patients tell us
From people who use this surgery. Official data cannot tell you these things.
Tell us about this surgery
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1 of 10Last time you needed a routine appointment, how long did you wait?
2 of 10When you last phoned, how long did it take to get through?
3 of 10How did you book your last appointment?
4 of 10Can you usually see the same GP?
5 of 10Was your last appointment on time?
6 of 10Are the reception staff helpful?
7 of 10Did the doctor or nurse listen to you?
8 of 10How easy is it to get a repeat prescription?
9 of 10Is parking easy?
10 of 10Would you recommend this surgery?
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Opening times and contact
| 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 |
Confirmed by the surgery on 31 December 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- 40 Station Road, Brightlingsea, Colchester, CO7 0DT
- Phone
- 01206 302522
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Tendring PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- F81116 · NHS profile
Branch surgery
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- Coach Road Surgery
- 1 Coach Road, Alresford, Colchester, CO7 8EA
Access and facilities
- Disabled toilet
- Step-free access
- Wheelchair access
- Baby changing facility
- Baby changing facility
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
No inspection rating has been published for this surgery.
About the patients
NHS records for the people registered here
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 21.7% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 9.5% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.3% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 18.5% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 15.7% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 12.8% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 76% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 79% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 69% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 87% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 74% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 55% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 87% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 58% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colne Medical Centrethis surgery | – | 68 | 71% | 86% | Yes |
| Great Bentley SurgeryColchester, CO7 8PJ | 3.6 miles | 89 | 75% | 88% | Yes |
| Wivenhoe SurgeryColchester, CO7 9BA | 4.1 miles | 47 | 56% | 73% | Yes |
| Clacton Community PracticesClacton-on-Sea, CO15 2NB | 4.6 miles | 37 | 43% | 77% | Yes |
| Rowhedge SurgeryColchester, CO5 7HP | 4.6 miles | 28 | 63% | 66% | Yes |
| West Mersea SurgeryColchester, CO5 8RA | 4.9 miles | 86 | 48% | 91% | No |
| Old Road SurgeryClacton-on-Sea, CO15 3AU | 5.5 miles | 2 | 35% | 57% | Yes |
| St. James SurgeryClacton-on-Sea, CO15 1DA | 5.6 miles | 92 | 64% | 96% | Yes |
| Ranworth SurgeryClacton-on-Sea, CO15 1NJ | 5.6 miles | 38 | 45% | 73% | Yes |
| East Lynne Medical CentreClacton-on-Sea, CO15 3PP | 5.7 miles | 62 | 62% | 86% | Yes |
Great Bentley Surgery is 3.6 miles away, scores 89 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Colne Medical Centre taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Colne Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01206 302522.
How do patients rate Colne Medical Centre?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 86% of patients at Colne Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 71% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 68 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What are the opening times of Colne 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 31 December 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Colne Medical Centre?
Call 01206 302522. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 40 Station Road, Brightlingsea, Colchester, CO7 0DT.
Does Colne Medical Centre have a branch surgery?
Yes. Colne Medical Centre also runs Coach Road Surgery (1 Coach Road, Alresford, Colchester, CO7 8EA). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at Colne Medical Centre?
Around 10,863 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Tendring PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Essex 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.