GP surgery in Dorking

Dorking Medical Practice

New House Surgery, 142a South Street, Dorking, RH4 2QR

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good11,191 patients

Scores 85 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 86% of patients say their experience is good and 61% 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.

Excellent Scores higher than 85% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 2 in Dorking Based on 122 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 79

  • Easy to get through on the phone48
  • Easy to contact online88
  • Good experience of getting in touch79
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment89

Quality of care 86

  • Patients rate the surgery as good73
  • Patients got what they needed88
  • Doctors and nurses listen98
  • Patients trust the staff94
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done45
  • Meets NHS clinical targets95
  • Children vaccinated on time47

What patients say

122 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

61%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

86%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

-4

change since last year

2025: 90% · 2026: 86%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone24%
Had their call answered straight away8%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away51%

The appointment

Were seen the same day26%
Waited more than a week21%
Were seen face to face79%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)77%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 61% 57% 63%
Easy to contact via website 76% 58% 69%
Easy to contact via NHS App 64% 54% 55%
Reception staff helpful 94% 85% 93%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 21% 31% 19%
Sees preferred clinician 21% 42% 54%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 91% 84% 88%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 94%
Good experience of contacting 85% 73% 84%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 50% 57% 49%
Waiting time was about right 87% 69% 85%
Remote appointment 21% 26% 19%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 98% 87% 94%
Treated with care and concern 92% 86% 96%
Considered mental wellbeing 83% 75% 83%
Had all the information needed 88% 92% 99%
Confidence and trust 99% 93% 99%
Involved in decisions 98% 92% 99%
Needs were met 97% 90% 95%
Overall
Overall experience good 86% 77% 90%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 87% 79% 89%
Supported by local services 62% 70% 81%
Discussed managing condition 41% 43% 47%
Agreed a care plan 34% 46% 39%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 122 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 18 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
New House Surgery, 142a South Street, Dorking, RH4 2QR
Phone
01306 881313
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Dorking PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
H81028 · NHS profile

Branch surgeries

Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.

Hillside Surgery
Hillside Cottage, Boxhill Road, Tadworth, KT20 7JG · 01737 843525
Riverbank Surgery
Westcott Street, Westcott, Dorking, RH4 3PA

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 19 August 2019

This rating is 7 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

11,191registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
84.5years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension18.1%15.2%
Diabetes6.0%7.9%
Asthma7.4%6.6%
COPD1.9%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.6%3.0%
Depression10.2%14.3%
Obesity6.9%13.9%
Smoking12.3%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4970%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6472%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)65%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)88%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target72%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target62%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check77%78%
Asthma: annual review70%66%

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The Wall House SurgeryReigate, RH2 9HG5.6 miles7662%84%Yes

Medwyn Surgery is 0.6 miles away, scores 99 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Dorking Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Dorking Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01306 881313.

How do patients rate Dorking Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 86% of patients at Dorking Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 61% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 85 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Dorking Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Dorking Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 19 August 2019).

What are the opening times of Dorking Medical Practice?

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 18 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Dorking Medical Practice?

Call 01306 881313. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is New House Surgery, 142a South Street, Dorking, RH4 2QR.

Does Dorking Medical Practice have a branch surgery?

Yes. Dorking Medical Practice also runs Hillside Surgery (Hillside Cottage, Boxhill Road, Tadworth, KT20 7JG) and Riverbank Surgery (Westcott Street, Westcott, Dorking, RH4 3PA). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Dorking Medical Practice?

Around 11,191 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Dorking PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Surrey and Sussex 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.