GP surgery in Eastwood
Dr Sooriakumaran
3 Prince Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6RL
Scores 57 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 83% of patients say their experience is good and 70% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2026. It is taking on new patients.
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 64
- Easy to get through on the phone64
- Easy to contact online12
- Good experience of getting in touch66
- Did not wait too long for the appointment72
Quality of care 46
- Patients rate the surgery as good63
- Patients got what they needed69
- Doctors and nurses listen62
- Patients trust the staff30
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done6
- Meets NHS clinical targets0
- Children vaccinated on time22
What patients say
107 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
70%
find the phone easy
well above the England average (57%)
83%
say their experience is good
above the England average (77%)
+2
change since last year
2025: 80% · 2026: 83%
Getting in touch
The appointment
All survey questions, compared with England
| What patients said | This surgery | England | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting in touch | |||
| Easy to get through by phone | 70% | 57% | 73% |
| Easy to contact via website | 38% | 58% | 45% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 41% | 54% | 40% |
| Reception staff helpful | 90% | 85% | 87% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 49% | 31% | 51% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 50% | 42% | 66% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 90% | 84% | 88% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 90% | 93% | 98% |
| Good experience of contacting | 80% | 73% | 77% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 64% | 57% | 54% |
| Waiting time was about right | 79% | 69% | 80% |
| Remote appointment | 21% | 26% | 15% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 90% | 87% | 89% |
| Treated with care and concern | 88% | 86% | 88% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 71% | 75% | 78% |
| Had all the information needed | 94% | 92% | 93% |
| Confidence and trust | 91% | 93% | 93% |
| Involved in decisions | 90% | 92% | 90% |
| Needs were met | 94% | 90% | 96% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 83% | 77% | 80% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 87% | 79% | 84% |
| Supported by local services | 72% | 70% | 68% |
| Discussed managing condition | 40% | 43% | 38% |
| Agreed a care plan | 52% | 46% | 37% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 107 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.
What patients tell us
From people who use this surgery. Official data cannot tell you these things.
Tell us about this surgery
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1 of 10Last time you needed a routine appointment, how long did you wait?
2 of 10When you last phoned, how long did it take to get through?
3 of 10How did you book your last appointment?
4 of 10Can you usually see the same GP?
5 of 10Was your last appointment on time?
6 of 10Are the reception staff helpful?
7 of 10Did the doctor or nurse listen to you?
8 of 10How easy is it to get a repeat prescription?
9 of 10Is parking easy?
10 of 10Would you recommend this surgery?
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Opening times and contact
| Monday | 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm |
| Thursday | 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm |
| Friday | 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 14 February 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- 3 Prince Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6RL
- Phone
- 01702 347947
- [email protected]
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Southend West Central PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- F81092 · NHS profile
Branch surgery
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- Dr V Sooriakumaran & Partner
- 38 Leigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1LF · 01702 715105
Access and facilities
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Induction loop
- Step-free access
- Wheelchair access
- Disabled parking
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
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
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 14.7% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 8.5% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.2% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 10.6% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 6.1% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 10.8% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 77% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 84% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 50% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 87% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 67% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 51% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 77% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 47% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Sooriakumaranthis surgery | – | 57 | 70% | 83% | Yes |
| Dr F Khan Carnavon Road SurgeryWestcliff-on-Sea, SS0 7AF | 0.9 miles | 48 | 56% | 80% | Yes |
| Dr Navin KumarWestcliff-on-Sea, SS0 7AF | 0.9 miles | 69 | 65% | 85% | Yes |
| West Road SurgeryWestcliff-on-Sea, SS0 7AF | 0.9 miles | 2 | 18% | 59% | Yes |
| Sas Mid and South Essex StpSouthend-on-Sea, SS2 6BB | 1.0 miles | – | – | – | – |
| The Queensway SurgerySouthend-on-Sea, SS1 2AB | 1.3 miles | 7 | 34% | 67% | Yes |
| Southend Medical CentreSouthend-on-Sea, SS1 1NX | 1.3 miles | 41 | 57% | 80% | Yes |
| Westcliff Medical CentreWestcliff-on-Sea, SS0 8BU | 1.3 miles | 78 | 83% | 92% | Yes |
| The Valkyrie SurgeryWestcliff-on-Sea, SS0 8BU | 1.3 miles | 5 | 27% | 66% | Yes |
| St Luke's Health CentreSouthend-on-Sea, SS2 4BD | 1.4 miles | 67 | 57% | 81% | Yes |
Dr Navin Kumar is 0.9 miles away, scores 69 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Dr Sooriakumaran taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Dr Sooriakumaran was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01702 347947.
How do patients rate Dr Sooriakumaran?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 83% of patients at Dr Sooriakumaran said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 70% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 57 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Dr Sooriakumaran?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Dr Sooriakumaran as Good at its last published inspection (report published 24 February 2026).
What are the opening times of Dr Sooriakumaran?
Reception is open Monday 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 14 February 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Dr Sooriakumaran?
Call 01702 347947. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 3 Prince Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6RL.
Does Dr Sooriakumaran have a branch surgery?
Yes. Dr Sooriakumaran also runs Dr V Sooriakumaran & Partner (38 Leigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1LF). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at Dr Sooriakumaran?
Around 4,760 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Southend West Central 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.