GP surgery in Windsor and Maidenhead

Cookham Medical Centre

Lower Road, Cookham, Maidenhead, SL6 9HX

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good8,024 patients

Scores 52 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 73% of patients say their experience is good and 65% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2025. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 52% of GP surgeries in England. 4th of 6 in Windsor and Maidenhead Based on 106 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 52

  • Easy to get through on the phone56
  • Easy to contact online32
  • Good experience of getting in touch42
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment62

Quality of care 50

  • Patients rate the surgery as good30
  • Patients got what they needed47
  • Doctors and nurses listen64
  • Patients trust the staff42
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done68
  • Meets NHS clinical targets90
  • Children vaccinated on time90

What patients say

106 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

65%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

73%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

+3

change since last year

2025: 70% · 2026: 73%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone48%
Had their call answered straight away16%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away55%

The appointment

Were seen the same day18%
Waited more than a week34%
Were seen face to face71%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)56%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 65% 57% 69%
Easy to contact via website 51% 58% 44%
Easy to contact via NHS App 40% 54% 33%
Reception staff helpful 76% 85% 85%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 32% 31% 35%
Sees preferred clinician 34% 42% 42%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 89% 84% 84%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 92%
Good experience of contacting 73% 73% 62%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 45% 57% 46%
Waiting time was about right 76% 69% 65%
Remote appointment 29% 26% 37%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 90% 87% 76%
Treated with care and concern 86% 86% 72%
Considered mental wellbeing 74% 75% 49%
Had all the information needed 93% 92% 81%
Confidence and trust 92% 93% 87%
Involved in decisions 88% 92% 85%
Needs were met 91% 90% 86%
Overall
Overall experience good 73% 77% 70%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 84% 79% 90%
Supported by local services 83% 70% 76%
Discussed managing condition 51% 43% 31%
Agreed a care plan 53% 46% 56%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 106 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 5 December 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Lower Road, Cookham, Maidenhead, SL6 9HX
Phone
01628 810242
Website
www.cookhammedicalcentre.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Maidenhead PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
K81042 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • 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 28 July 2025

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

8,024registered patients
Among the best offhow well off the local area is
85.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension15.8%15.2%
Diabetes5.7%7.9%
Asthma8.1%6.6%
COPD1.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.1%3.0%
Depression15.3%14.3%
Obesity10.8%13.9%
Smoking8.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4973%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6479%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)69%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)88%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target73%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target60%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check84%78%
Asthma: annual review71%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Cookham Medical Centrethis surgery5265%73%Yes
Linden Medical CentreMaidenhead, SL6 6JJ2.0 miles7779%82%Yes
Cordwallis Road SurgeryMaidenhead, SL6 7DQ2.1 miles444%55%Yes
Marlow Medical GroupMarlow, SL7 1DN2.2 miles3136%74%Yes
The Cedars SurgeryMaidenhead, SL6 8AJ2.3 miles6379%78%Yes
Claremont Holyport SurgeryMaidenhead, SL6 8AN2.3 miles7663%79%Yes
Rosemead SurgeryMaidenhead, SL6 8DS2.4 miles6775%75%Yes
The Symons Medical CentreMaidenhead, SL6 6EL2.5 miles1837%65%Yes
Bourne End & Wooburn Green Medical CentreHigh Wycombe, HP10 0EE2.8 miles8370%85%Yes
Burnham Health CentreSlough, SL1 7DE3.2 miles2442%65%Yes

Linden Medical Centre is 2.0 miles away, scores 77 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Cookham Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Cookham Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01628 810242.

How do patients rate Cookham Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 73% of patients at Cookham Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 65% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 52 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Cookham Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Cookham Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 28 July 2025).

What are the opening times of Cookham 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 5 December 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Cookham Medical Centre?

Call 01628 810242 or visit its website, www.cookhammedicalcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Lower Road, Cookham, Maidenhead, SL6 9HX.

How many patients are registered at Cookham Medical Centre?

Around 8,024 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Maidenhead PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Thames Valley 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.