GP surgery in Rochester

Court View Surgery

2a Darnley Road, Rochester, ME2 2HA

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good10,742 patients

Scores 13 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 67% of patients say their experience is good and 35% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2018. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 13% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 6 in Rochester Based on 105 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 18

  • Easy to get through on the phone9
  • Easy to contact online17
  • Good experience of getting in touch34
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment32

Quality of care 10

  • Patients rate the surgery as good16
  • Patients got what they needed21
  • Doctors and nurses listen12
  • Patients trust the staff11
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done25
  • Meets NHS clinical targets32
  • Children vaccinated on time31

What patients say

105 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

35%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

67%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

+8

change since last year

2025: 59% · 2026: 67%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone37%
Had their call answered straight away6%
Gave up or got no answer11%
Knew what would happen next straight away47%

The appointment

Were seen the same day32%
Waited more than a week30%
Were seen face to face62%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)61%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 35% 57% 29%
Easy to contact via website 42% 58% 42%
Easy to contact via NHS App 31% 54% 35%
Reception staff helpful 85% 85% 76%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 42% 31% 33%
Sees preferred clinician 28% 42% 26%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 86% 84% 77%
Next steps within 2 days 91% 93% 86%
Good experience of contacting 70% 73% 52%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 43% 57% 32%
Waiting time was about right 65% 69% 50%
Remote appointment 37% 26% 32%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 79% 87% 80%
Treated with care and concern 75% 86% 83%
Considered mental wellbeing 60% 75% 69%
Had all the information needed 93% 92% 93%
Confidence and trust 87% 93% 90%
Involved in decisions 86% 92% 85%
Needs were met 86% 90% 82%
Overall
Overall experience good 67% 77% 59%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 80% 79% 79%
Supported by local services 48% 70% 64%
Discussed managing condition 32% 43% 37%
Agreed a care plan 55% 46% 39%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 105 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8:30am to 6:30pm
Tuesday8:30am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8:30am to 6:30pm
Thursday8:30am to 6:30pm
Friday8:30am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 18 June 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
2a Darnley Road, Rochester, ME2 2HA
Phone
01634 290333
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Strood PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
G82203 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • 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 26 July 2018

This rating is 8 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

10,742registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
80.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension15.0%15.2%
Diabetes8.6%7.9%
Asthma5.6%6.6%
COPD1.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.4%3.0%
Depression22.0%14.3%
Obesity14.0%13.9%
Smoking18.4%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4969%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6467%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)65%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)86%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target73%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target56%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check73%78%
Asthma: annual review56%66%

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Borstal Village Surgery is 1.5 miles away, scores 88 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Court View Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Court View Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01634 290333.

How do patients rate Court View Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 67% of patients at Court View Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 35% 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 Court View Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Court View Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 26 July 2018).

What are the opening times of Court View Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Friday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 18 June 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Court View Surgery?

Call 01634 290333. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 2a Darnley Road, Rochester, ME2 2HA.

How many patients are registered at Court View Surgery?

Around 10,742 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Strood PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Kent and Medway 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.