GP surgery in Stanford-le-Hope

Dr Devaraja VC Practice

7 the Sorrells, Stanford-le-Hope, SS17 7DZ

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good2,960 patients

Scores 95 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 93% of patients say their experience is good and 98% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2017. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 95% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 4 in Stanford-le-Hope Based on 82 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 99

  • Easy to get through on the phone99
  • Easy to contact online91
  • Good experience of getting in touch99
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment98

Quality of care 84

  • Patients rate the surgery as good93
  • Patients got what they needed88
  • Doctors and nurses listen27
  • Patients trust the staff85
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done100
  • Meets NHS clinical targets15
  • Children vaccinated on time27

What patients say

82 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

98%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

93%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+7

change since last year

2025: 85% · 2026: 93%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone47%
Had their call answered straight away45%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away58%

The appointment

Were seen the same day22%
Waited more than a week6%
Were seen face to face76%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)84%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 98% 57% 92%
Easy to contact via website 79% 58% 78%
Easy to contact via NHS App 82% 54% 83%
Reception staff helpful 96% 85% 95%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 39% 31% 25%
Sees preferred clinician 91% 42% 74%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 93% 84% 89%
Next steps within 2 days 98% 93% 98%
Good experience of contacting 97% 73% 92%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 95% 57% 75%
Waiting time was about right 95% 69% 84%
Remote appointment 24% 26% 20%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 84% 87% 87%
Treated with care and concern 92% 86% 87%
Considered mental wellbeing 83% 75% 75%
Had all the information needed 98% 92% 98%
Confidence and trust 98% 93% 94%
Involved in decisions 96% 92% 91%
Needs were met 97% 90% 92%
Overall
Overall experience good 93% 77% 85%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 89% 79% 89%
Supported by local services 82% 70% 66%
Discussed managing condition 48% 43% 42%
Agreed a care plan 27% 46% 63%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 82 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 20 November 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
7 the Sorrells, Stanford-le-Hope, SS17 7DZ
Phone
01375 641740
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.sorrellssurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Stanford-le-Hope PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F81697 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 24 March 2017

This rating is 9 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

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

2,960registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
83.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension19.1%15.2%
Diabetes9.0%7.9%
Asthma6.3%6.6%
COPD2.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.8%3.0%
Depression19.1%14.3%
Obesity23.1%13.9%
Smoking15.7%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4981%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6482%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)96%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)97%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target94%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target69%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check89%78%
Asthma: annual review88%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Dr Devaraja VC Practicethis surgery9598%93%Yes
Southend Road SurgeryStanford-le-Hope, SS17 7QQ0.7 miles6872%93%Yes
Hassengate Medical CentreStanford-le-Hope, SS17 0PH0.7 miles4956%79%Yes
Neera Medical CentreStanford-le-Hope, SS17 0BY0.8 miles4259%77%Yes
Horndon-on-the-Hill SurgeryStanford-le-Hope, SS17 8LB1.6 miles5967%81%Yes
The Rigg-Milner Medical CentreTilbury, RM18 8SD3.0 miles441%52%Yes
The Knares Medical PracticeBasildon, SS16 5SB3.0 miles1024%67%Yes
Dr GC Chajed's PracticeBasildon, SS16 5AD3.2 miles6068%84%Yes
Orsett SurgeryGrays, RM16 3ET3.4 miles2957%73%Yes
Dr Salako and PartnersBasildon, SS16 6SA3.5 miles4346%77%Yes

Common questions

Is Dr Devaraja VC Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Dr Devaraja VC Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01375 641740.

How do patients rate Dr Devaraja VC Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 93% of patients at Dr Devaraja VC Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 98% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 95 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Dr Devaraja VC Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Dr Devaraja VC Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 24 March 2017).

What are the opening times of Dr Devaraja VC 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 20 November 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Dr Devaraja VC Practice?

Call 01375 641740 or visit its website, www.sorrellssurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 7 the Sorrells, Stanford-le-Hope, SS17 7DZ.

How many patients are registered at Dr Devaraja VC Practice?

Around 2,960 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Stanford-le-Hope 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.