GP surgery in Bath

Fairfield Park Health Centre

Tyning Lane, Camden Road, Bath, BA1 6EA

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good14,368 patients

Scores 82 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 95% of patients say their experience is good and 86% 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.

Excellent Scores higher than 82% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 9 in Bath Based on 123 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 61

  • Easy to get through on the phone90
  • Easy to contact online67
  • Good experience of getting in touch79
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment6

Quality of care 97

  • Patients rate the surgery as good97
  • Patients got what they needed97
  • Doctors and nurses listen90
  • Patients trust the staff79
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done74
  • Meets NHS clinical targets94
  • Children vaccinated on time78

What patients say

123 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

86%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

95%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+11

change since last year

2025: 85% · 2026: 95%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone39%
Had their call answered straight away19%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away67%

The appointment

Were seen the same day21%
Waited more than a week59%
Were seen face to face88%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)74%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 86% 57% 66%
Easy to contact via website 65% 58% 50%
Easy to contact via NHS App 64% 54% 44%
Reception staff helpful 98% 85% 87%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 44% 31% 34%
Sees preferred clinician 58% 42% 16%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 87% 84% 87%
Next steps within 2 days 83% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 85% 73% 74%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 57% 57% 61%
Waiting time was about right 49% 69% 68%
Remote appointment 12% 26% 11%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 95% 87% 87%
Treated with care and concern 95% 86% 87%
Considered mental wellbeing 87% 75% 78%
Had all the information needed 97% 92% 90%
Confidence and trust 97% 93% 91%
Involved in decisions 97% 92% 90%
Needs were met 99% 90% 90%
Overall
Overall experience good 95% 77% 85%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 86% 79% 83%
Supported by local services 66% 70% 68%
Discussed managing condition 58% 43% 42%
Agreed a care plan 56% 46% 26%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 123 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6pm
Tuesday8am to 6pm
Wednesday8am to 6pm
Thursday8am to 6pm
Friday8am to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 5 October 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Tyning Lane, Camden Road, Bath, BA1 6EA
Phone
01225 331616
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.fairfieldparkhc.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Bath Independents PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
L81071 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • 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 31 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

14,368registered patients
Among the best offhow well off the local area is
85.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension10.7%15.2%
Diabetes3.3%7.9%
Asthma6.4%6.6%
COPD1.1%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.3%3.0%
Depression10.2%14.3%
Obesity8.8%13.9%
Smoking10.7%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4968%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6482%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)69%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)88%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target73%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target65%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check88%78%
Asthma: annual review75%66%

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Batheaston Medical Centre is 1.7 miles away, scores 97 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Fairfield Park Health Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Fairfield Park Health Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01225 331616.

How do patients rate Fairfield Park Health Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 95% of patients at Fairfield Park Health Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 86% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 82 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Fairfield Park Health Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Fairfield Park Health Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 31 October 2016).

What are the opening times of Fairfield Park Health Centre?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6pm, Tuesday 8am to 6pm, Wednesday 8am to 6pm, Thursday 8am to 6pm, Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 5 October 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Fairfield Park Health Centre?

Call 01225 331616 or visit its website, www.fairfieldparkhc.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Tyning Lane, Camden Road, Bath, BA1 6EA.

How many patients are registered at Fairfield Park Health Centre?

Around 14,368 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Bath Independents PCN, 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.