GP surgery in Rochford

Conner & Partners

175 Ferry Road, Hullbridge, Hockley, SS5 6JH

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good7,695 patients

Scores 90 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 94% of patients say their experience is good and 74% 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.

Excellent Scores higher than 90% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 5 in Rochford Based on 100 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 78

  • Easy to get through on the phone72
  • Easy to contact online30
  • Good experience of getting in touch66
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment95

Quality of care 97

  • Patients rate the surgery as good96
  • Patients got what they needed97
  • Doctors and nurses listen95
  • Patients trust the staff90
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done88
  • Meets NHS clinical targets65
  • Children vaccinated on time72

What patients say

100 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

74%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

94%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+17

change since last year

2025: 77% · 2026: 94%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone88%
Had their call answered straight away16%
Gave up or got no answer3%
Knew what would happen next straight away84%

The appointment

Were seen the same day53%
Waited more than a week20%
Were seen face to face93%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)68%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 74% 57% 62%
Easy to contact via website 50% 58% 37%
Easy to contact via NHS App 40% 54% 47%
Reception staff helpful 92% 85% 90%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 30% 31% 34%
Sees preferred clinician 51% 42% 27%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 90% 84% 86%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 98%
Good experience of contacting 81% 73% 78%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 64% 57% 50%
Waiting time was about right 91% 69% 73%
Remote appointment 8% 26% 22%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 97% 87% 86%
Treated with care and concern 95% 86% 87%
Considered mental wellbeing 77% 75% 76%
Had all the information needed 96% 92% 91%
Confidence and trust 98% 93% 93%
Involved in decisions 97% 92% 92%
Needs were met 99% 90% 90%
Overall
Overall experience good 94% 77% 77%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 90% 79% 81%
Supported by local services 85% 70% 71%
Discussed managing condition 50% 43% 40%
Agreed a care plan 67% 46% 30%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 100 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 28 June 2012. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
175 Ferry Road, Hullbridge, Hockley, SS5 6JH
Phone
01702 230555
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Rayleigh and District PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F81061 · 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 22 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

7,695registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
87.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension21.9%15.2%
Diabetes8.2%7.9%
Asthma7.3%6.6%
COPD2.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.8%3.0%
Depression12.9%14.3%
Obesity13.4%13.9%
Smoking11.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4980%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6481%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)70%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target75%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target70%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check78%78%
Asthma: annual review68%66%

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Common questions

Is Conner & Partners taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Conner & Partners was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01702 230555.

How do patients rate Conner & Partners?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 94% of patients at Conner & Partners said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 74% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 90 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Conner & Partners?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Conner & Partners as Good at its last published inspection (report published 22 July 2026).

What are the opening times of Conner & Partners?

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 28 June 2012. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Conner & Partners?

Call 01702 230555. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 175 Ferry Road, Hullbridge, Hockley, SS5 6JH.

How many patients are registered at Conner & Partners?

Around 7,695 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Rayleigh and District 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.