GP surgery in Havant

Emsworth Surgery

North Street House, 6 North Street, Emsworth, PO10 7DD

Taking on new patientsInspection: Requires improvement15,333 patients

Scores 70 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 89% of patients say their experience is good and 56% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Requires improvement in 2026. It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 70% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 4 in Havant Based on 114 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 66

  • Easy to get through on the phone40
  • Easy to contact online60
  • Good experience of getting in touch71
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment79

Quality of care 72

  • Patients rate the surgery as good83
  • Patients got what they needed84
  • Doctors and nurses listen76
  • Patients trust the staff63
  • Inspection rating (Requires improvement)2
  • Health checks and screening done51
  • Meets NHS clinical targets69
  • Children vaccinated on time60

What patients say

114 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

56%

find the phone easy

about the England average (57%)

89%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+7

change since last year

2025: 81% · 2026: 89%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone40%
Had their call answered straight away4%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away46%

The appointment

Were seen the same day17%
Waited more than a week37%
Were seen face to face70%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)66%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 56% 57% 60%
Easy to contact via website 62% 58% 60%
Easy to contact via NHS App 64% 54% 43%
Reception staff helpful 90% 85% 91%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 40% 31% 32%
Sees preferred clinician 52% 42% 46%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 88% 84% 87%
Next steps within 2 days 89% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 82% 73% 75%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 54% 57% 39%
Waiting time was about right 82% 69% 79%
Remote appointment 30% 26% 31%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 92% 87% 89%
Treated with care and concern 92% 86% 90%
Considered mental wellbeing 80% 75% 68%
Had all the information needed 90% 92% 97%
Confidence and trust 95% 93% 91%
Involved in decisions 97% 92% 90%
Needs were met 96% 90% 91%
Overall
Overall experience good 89% 77% 81%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 89% 79% 92%
Supported by local services 84% 70% 77%
Discussed managing condition 47% 43% 27%
Agreed a care plan 26% 46% 41%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 114 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 21 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
North Street House, 6 North Street, Emsworth, PO10 7DD
Phone
01243 378812
Website
www.emsworthmedical.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Hayling Island & Emsworth PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
J82009 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.

Dr Tibbs & Partners
The George & Dragon Surgery, The Square, Westbourne, Emsworth, PO10 8UE · 0844 4778723

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Requires improvement

overall, from the inspection published 6 January 2026

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The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Requires improvement
Is it effective?Good
Is it caring?Good
Is it responsive?Good
Is it well-led?Requires improvement

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

15,333registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
84.2years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension19.6%15.2%
Diabetes6.9%7.9%
Asthma7.4%6.6%
COPD1.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.9%3.0%
Depression9.9%14.3%
Obesity11.8%13.9%
Smoking8.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4974%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6478%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)67%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)91%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target74%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target59%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check79%78%
Asthma: annual review63%66%

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Common questions

Is Emsworth Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Emsworth Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01243 378812.

How do patients rate Emsworth Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 89% of patients at Emsworth Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 56% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 70 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Emsworth Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Emsworth Surgery as Requires improvement at its last published inspection (report published 6 January 2026).

What are the opening times of Emsworth Surgery?

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 21 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Emsworth Surgery?

Call 01243 378812 or visit its website, www.emsworthmedical.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is North Street House, 6 North Street, Emsworth, PO10 7DD.

Does Emsworth Surgery have a branch surgery?

Yes. Emsworth Surgery also runs Dr Tibbs & Partners (The George & Dragon Surgery, The Square, Westbourne, Emsworth, PO10 8UE). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Emsworth Surgery?

Around 15,333 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Hayling Island & Emsworth 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.