GP surgery in Bracknell

Evergreen Practice

Skimped Hill Lane, Bracknell, RG12 1LH

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good6,023 patients

Scores 86 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 86% of patients say their experience is good and 74% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2024. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 86% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 7 in Bracknell Based on 115 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 85

  • Easy to get through on the phone73
  • Easy to contact online56
  • Good experience of getting in touch78
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment94

Quality of care 82

  • Patients rate the surgery as good74
  • Patients got what they needed90
  • Doctors and nurses listen82
  • Patients trust the staff78
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done51
  • Meets NHS clinical targets59
  • Children vaccinated on time61

What patients say

115 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

74%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

86%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+3

change since last year

2025: 83% · 2026: 86%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone87%
Had their call answered straight away36%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away59%

The appointment

Were seen the same day50%
Waited more than a week8%
Were seen face to face56%
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 74% 57% 84%
Easy to contact via website 61% 58% 72%
Easy to contact via NHS App 65% 54% 73%
Reception staff helpful 90% 85% 93%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 36% 31% 50%
Sees preferred clinician 59% 42% 63%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 89% 84% 87%
Next steps within 2 days 97% 93% 97%
Good experience of contacting 85% 73% 91%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 69% 57% 70%
Waiting time was about right 90% 69% 94%
Remote appointment 44% 26% 33%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 93% 87% 94%
Treated with care and concern 91% 86% 95%
Considered mental wellbeing 87% 75% 85%
Had all the information needed 96% 92% 97%
Confidence and trust 97% 93% 97%
Involved in decisions 96% 92% 96%
Needs were met 97% 90% 96%
Overall
Overall experience good 86% 77% 83%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 77% 79% 81%
Supported by local services 77% 70% 82%
Discussed managing condition 61% 43% 52%
Agreed a care plan 62% 46% 53%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 115 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 5 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Skimped Hill Lane, Bracknell, RG12 1LH
Phone
01344 306936
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
The Health Triangle PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
K81657 · 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 27 August 2024

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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

6,023registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
84.2years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension8.3%15.2%
Diabetes6.4%7.9%
Asthma4.6%6.6%
COPD0.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.3%3.0%
Depression11.9%14.3%
Obesity14.5%13.9%
Smoking13.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4963%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6470%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)67%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)85%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target79%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target66%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check89%78%
Asthma: annual review58%66%

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Common questions

Is Evergreen Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Evergreen Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01344 306936.

How do patients rate Evergreen Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 86% of patients at Evergreen Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 74% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 86 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Evergreen Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Evergreen Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 27 August 2024).

What are the opening times of Evergreen 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 5 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Evergreen Practice?

Call 01344 306936. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Skimped Hill Lane, Bracknell, RG12 1LH.

How many patients are registered at Evergreen Practice?

Around 6,023 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of The Health Triangle PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Thames Valley 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.