GP surgery in Swindon

Eldene Surgery

Colingsmead, Eldene, Swindon, SN3 3TQ

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good8,438 patients

Scores 39 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 73% of patients say their experience is good and 67% 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.

Below average Scores higher than 39% of GP surgeries in England. 6th of 15 in Swindon Based on 104 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 41

  • Easy to get through on the phone60
  • Easy to contact online29
  • Good experience of getting in touch32
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment41

Quality of care 39

  • Patients rate the surgery as good30
  • Patients got what they needed29
  • Doctors and nurses listen46
  • Patients trust the staff26
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done75
  • Meets NHS clinical targets79
  • Children vaccinated on time76

What patients say

104 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

67%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

73%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

-6

change since last year

2025: 79% · 2026: 73%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone83%
Had their call answered straight away18%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away77%

The appointment

Were seen the same day28%
Waited more than a week34%
Were seen face to face83%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)43%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 67% 57% 65%
Easy to contact via website 49% 58% 55%
Easy to contact via NHS App 42% 54% 66%
Reception staff helpful 89% 85% 88%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 24% 31% 42%
Sees preferred clinician 38% 42% 42%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 82% 84% 76%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 94%
Good experience of contacting 69% 73% 76%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 52% 57% 47%
Waiting time was about right 69% 69% 64%
Remote appointment 17% 26% 14%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 88% 87% 94%
Treated with care and concern 83% 86% 93%
Considered mental wellbeing 76% 75% 74%
Had all the information needed 94% 92% 96%
Confidence and trust 90% 93% 98%
Involved in decisions 89% 92% 95%
Needs were met 88% 90% 95%
Overall
Overall experience good 73% 77% 79%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 82% 79% 78%
Supported by local services 62% 70% 74%
Discussed managing condition 50% 43% 40%
Agreed a care plan 42% 46% 36%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 104 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8:30am to 6pm
Tuesday8:30am to 6pm 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Wednesday8:30am to 6pm
Thursday8:30am to 6pm
Friday8:30am to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 30 December 2019. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Colingsmead, Eldene, Swindon, SN3 3TQ
Phone
01793 522710
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.eldenesurgery.com
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Brunel Health Group Pcn5 (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
J83047 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • 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 8 January 2026

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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

8,438registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
83.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension16.9%15.2%
Diabetes10.1%7.9%
Asthma8.1%6.6%
COPD2.2%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.0%3.0%
Depression10.6%14.3%
Obesity20.6%13.9%
Smoking12.8%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4976%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6480%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)70%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)92%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target76%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target54%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check83%78%
Asthma: annual review77%66%

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The Lawn Medical Centre is 1.2 miles away, scores 76 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Eldene Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Eldene Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01793 522710.

How do patients rate Eldene Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 73% of patients at Eldene Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 67% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 39 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Eldene Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Eldene Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 8 January 2026).

What are the opening times of Eldene Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 6pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 6pm 6:30pm to 8:30pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 6pm, Thursday 8:30am to 6pm, Friday 8:30am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 30 December 2019. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Eldene Surgery?

Call 01793 522710 or visit its website, www.eldenesurgery.com. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Colingsmead, Eldene, Swindon, SN3 3TQ.

How many patients are registered at Eldene Surgery?

Around 8,438 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Brunel Health Group Pcn5, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire 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.