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East Trees Health Centre

100a Fishponds Road, Eastville, Bristol, BS5 6SA

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good15,754 patients

Scores 20 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 81% of patients say their experience is good and 42% 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 20% of GP surgeries in England. 21st of 27 in Bristol Based on 99 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 15

  • Easy to get through on the phone16
  • Easy to contact online31
  • Good experience of getting in touch28
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment13

Quality of care 31

  • Patients rate the surgery as good56
  • Patients got what they needed29
  • Doctors and nurses listen58
  • Patients trust the staff21
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done6
  • Meets NHS clinical targets14
  • Children vaccinated on time17

What patients say

99 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

42%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

81%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+5

change since last year

2025: 76% · 2026: 81%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone40%
Had their call answered straight away0%
Gave up or got no answer4%
Knew what would happen next straight away59%

The appointment

Were seen the same day17%
Waited more than a week54%
Were seen face to face90%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)72%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 42% 57% 30%
Easy to contact via website 50% 58% 47%
Easy to contact via NHS App 36% 54% 41%
Reception staff helpful 86% 85% 85%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 35% 31% 27%
Sees preferred clinician 47% 42% 16%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 72% 84% 79%
Next steps within 2 days 80% 93% 93%
Good experience of contacting 67% 73% 63%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 48% 57% 45%
Waiting time was about right 55% 69% 51%
Remote appointment 10% 26% 12%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 89% 87% 91%
Treated with care and concern 86% 86% 86%
Considered mental wellbeing 76% 75% 75%
Had all the information needed 86% 92% 94%
Confidence and trust 89% 93% 91%
Involved in decisions 87% 92% 89%
Needs were met 88% 90% 86%
Overall
Overall experience good 81% 77% 76%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 65% 79% 76%
Supported by local services 58% 70% 44%
Discussed managing condition 46% 43% 49%
Agreed a care plan 40% 46% 24%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 99 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 30 May 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
100a Fishponds Road, Eastville, Bristol, BS5 6SA
Phone
0117 244 4123
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.easttreeshealthcentre.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Bristol Inner City PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
L81023 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Autism training for staff
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Cycle parking
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • Enhanced lighting
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Free public WiFi
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • High-back waiting room chairs
  • Lift

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 11 December 2018

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

15,754registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
83.2years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension9.2%15.2%
Diabetes7.0%7.9%
Asthma5.9%6.6%
COPD1.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.7%3.0%
Depression16.3%14.3%
Obesity12.3%13.9%
Smoking21.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4965%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6464%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)54%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)80%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target65%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target49%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check85%78%
Asthma: annual review60%66%

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The Wellspring Surgery is 1.0 miles away, scores 53 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is East Trees Health Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), East Trees Health Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0117 244 4123.

How do patients rate East Trees Health Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 81% of patients at East Trees Health Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 42% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 20 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for East Trees Health Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated East Trees Health Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 11 December 2018).

What are the opening times of East Trees Health Centre?

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 30 May 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact East Trees Health Centre?

Call 0117 244 4123 or visit its website, www.easttreeshealthcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 100a Fishponds Road, Eastville, Bristol, BS5 6SA.

How many patients are registered at East Trees Health Centre?

Around 15,754 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Bristol Inner City PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire 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.