GP surgery in Eastleigh

Eastleigh Medical Practice

Newtown Road, Eastleigh, SO50 9AG

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good14,494 patients

Scores 35 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 72% of patients say their experience is good and 72% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2016. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 35% of GP surgeries in England. 4th of 5 in Eastleigh Based on 119 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 33

  • Easy to get through on the phone68
  • Easy to contact online10
  • Good experience of getting in touch20
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment29

Quality of care 41

  • Patients rate the surgery as good25
  • Patients got what they needed47
  • Doctors and nurses listen20
  • Patients trust the staff56
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done64
  • Meets NHS clinical targets78
  • Children vaccinated on time87

What patients say

119 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

72%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

72%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

-7

change since last year

2025: 79% · 2026: 72%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone80%
Had their call answered straight away12%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away81%

The appointment

Were seen the same day29%
Waited more than a week36%
Were seen face to face89%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)62%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 72% 57% 79%
Easy to contact via website 36% 58% 44%
Easy to contact via NHS App 44% 54% 54%
Reception staff helpful 81% 85% 88%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 35% 31% 30%
Sees preferred clinician 16% 42% 44%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 79% 84% 84%
Next steps within 2 days 97% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 64% 73% 78%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 60% 57% 47%
Waiting time was about right 64% 69% 58%
Remote appointment 11% 26% 19%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 82% 87% 82%
Treated with care and concern 89% 86% 80%
Considered mental wellbeing 62% 75% 66%
Had all the information needed 88% 92% 90%
Confidence and trust 94% 93% 98%
Involved in decisions 91% 92% 93%
Needs were met 91% 90% 88%
Overall
Overall experience good 72% 77% 79%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 70% 79% 76%
Supported by local services 66% 70% 73%
Discussed managing condition 43% 43% 33%
Agreed a care plan 24% 46% 56%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 119 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 31 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Newtown Road, Eastleigh, SO50 9AG
Phone
023 8061 2197
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.eastleighmedicalpractice.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Chandler's Ford PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
J82020 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Pram park
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 21 October 2016

This rating is 9 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

14,494registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
84.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension14.0%15.2%
Diabetes8.1%7.9%
Asthma5.6%6.6%
COPD1.3%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.4%3.0%
Depression12.7%14.3%
Obesity12.5%13.9%
Smoking15.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4964%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6474%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)77%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)81%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target83%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target48%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check88%78%
Asthma: annual review75%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Eastleigh Medical Practicethis surgery3572%72%Yes
St. Andrew's SurgeryEastleigh, SO50 5PT0.4 miles7384%88%Yes
Boyatt Wood SurgeryEastleigh, SO50 4QP0.6 miles6884%79%Yes
The Fryern SurgeryEastleigh, SO53 2LH1.4 miles8777%91%Yes
Park SurgeryEastleigh, SO53 2ZH1.7 miles6351%85%Yes
Stokewood SurgeryEastleigh, SO50 8AU1.9 miles7549%89%Yes
Stoneham Lane SurgerySouthampton, SO16 2JA2.4 miles9190%88%Yes
Burgess Road SurgerySouthampton, SO16 3BD2.6 miles6088%86%Yes
University Health Service SouthamptonSouthampton, SO17 1BJ3.2 miles7790%84%Yes
North Baddesley SurgerySouthampton, SO52 9EP3.6 miles6068%82%Yes

St. Andrew's Surgery is 0.4 miles away, scores 73 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Eastleigh Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Eastleigh Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 023 8061 2197.

How do patients rate Eastleigh Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 72% of patients at Eastleigh Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 72% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 35 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Eastleigh Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Eastleigh Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 21 October 2016).

What are the opening times of Eastleigh 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 31 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Eastleigh Medical Practice?

Call 023 8061 2197 or visit its website, www.eastleighmedicalpractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Newtown Road, Eastleigh, SO50 9AG.

How many patients are registered at Eastleigh Medical Practice?

Around 14,494 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Chandler's Ford PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Hampshire and Isle of Wight 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.