GP surgery in Paignton

Corner Place Surgery

46a Dartmouth Road, Paignton, TQ4 5AH

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good16,151 patients

Scores 13 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 67% of patients say their experience is good and 34% 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.

Poor Scores higher than 13% of GP surgeries in England. 4th of 5 in Paignton Based on 118 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 11

  • Easy to get through on the phone8
  • Easy to contact online32
  • Good experience of getting in touch20
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment15

Quality of care 20

  • Patients rate the surgery as good16
  • Patients got what they needed37
  • Doctors and nurses listen28
  • Patients trust the staff36
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done33
  • Meets NHS clinical targets52
  • Children vaccinated on time36

What patients say

118 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

34%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

67%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-12

change since last year

2025: 80% · 2026: 67%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone36%
Had their call answered straight away4%
Gave up or got no answer5%
Knew what would happen next straight away31%

The appointment

Were seen the same day12%
Waited more than a week46%
Were seen face to face52%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)48%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 34% 57% 29%
Easy to contact via website 50% 58% 75%
Easy to contact via NHS App 57% 54% 59%
Reception staff helpful 76% 85% 76%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 27% 31% 25%
Sees preferred clinician 26% 42% 23%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 75% 84% 91%
Next steps within 2 days 87% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 64% 73% 75%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 40% 57% 36%
Waiting time was about right 57% 69% 64%
Remote appointment 48% 26% 28%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 84% 87% 89%
Treated with care and concern 79% 86% 89%
Considered mental wellbeing 67% 75% 73%
Had all the information needed 83% 92% 96%
Confidence and trust 92% 93% 97%
Involved in decisions 88% 92% 94%
Needs were met 89% 90% 92%
Overall
Overall experience good 67% 77% 80%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 78% 79% 66%
Supported by local services 68% 70% 70%
Discussed managing condition 40% 43% 29%
Agreed a care plan 41% 46% 40%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 118 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 8pm
Tuesday8am to 6pm
Wednesday8am to 6pm
Thursday8am to 6pm
Friday8am to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 26 July 2017. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
46a Dartmouth Road, Paignton, TQ4 5AH
Phone
01803 557458
Website
www.cornerplacesurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Brixham and Paignton PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
L83103 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 5 December 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

16,151registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
82.9years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension21.7%15.2%
Diabetes9.5%7.9%
Asthma8.6%6.6%
COPD3.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.3%3.0%
Depression18.7%14.3%
Obesity13.8%13.9%
Smoking16.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4971%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6475%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)61%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target72%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target56%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check83%78%
Asthma: annual review67%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Corner Place Surgerythis surgery1334%67%Yes
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Old Farm SurgeryPaignton, TQ3 3TB0.9 miles5848%83%No
Pembroke Medical GroupPaignton, TQ3 2EZ0.9 miles3733%80%Yes
Chelston Hall SurgeryTorquay, TQ2 6HW2.2 miles3144%75%Yes
Croft Hall Medical PracticeTorquay, TQ2 5UA2.7 miles1758%73%Yes
Southover Medical PracticeTorquay, TQ1 3HD3.3 miles2536%69%Yes
Compass House Medical CentresBrixham, TQ5 9TF3.5 miles4639%80%Yes
Brunel Medical PracticeTorquay, TQ1 3SL3.9 miles5343%80%Yes
Chilcote PracticeTorquay, TQ1 3LA4.0 miles8355%92%Yes

Pembroke Medical Group is 0.9 miles away, scores 37 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Corner Place Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Corner Place Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01803 557458.

How do patients rate Corner Place Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 67% of patients at Corner Place Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 34% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 13 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Corner Place Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Corner Place Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 5 December 2019).

What are the opening times of Corner Place Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 8pm, Tuesday 8am to 6pm, Wednesday 8am to 6pm, Thursday 8am to 6pm, Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 26 July 2017. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Corner Place Surgery?

Call 01803 557458 or visit its website, www.cornerplacesurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 46a Dartmouth Road, Paignton, TQ4 5AH.

How many patients are registered at Corner Place Surgery?

Around 16,151 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Brixham and Paignton 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.