GP surgery in Kingston upon Thames

Fairhill Medical Practice

81 Kingston Hill, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 7PX

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good23,354 patients

Scores 15 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 69% of patients say their experience is good and 44% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2017. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 15% of GP surgeries in England. 10th of 10 in Kingston upon Thames Based on 95 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 25

  • Easy to get through on the phone18
  • Easy to contact online24
  • Good experience of getting in touch36
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment36

Quality of care 8

  • Patients rate the surgery as good20
  • Patients got what they needed21
  • Doctors and nurses listen12
  • Patients trust the staff14
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done4
  • Meets NHS clinical targets27
  • Children vaccinated on time10

What patients say

95 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

44%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

69%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

+6

change since last year

2025: 63% · 2026: 69%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone35%
Had their call answered straight away3%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away57%

The appointment

Were seen the same day18%
Waited more than a week25%
Were seen face to face80%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)63%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 44% 57% 55%
Easy to contact via website 46% 58% 47%
Easy to contact via NHS App 43% 54% 49%
Reception staff helpful 81% 85% 80%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 42% 31% 36%
Sees preferred clinician 23% 42% 48%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 84% 84% 69%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 93%
Good experience of contacting 71% 73% 55%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 60% 57% 48%
Waiting time was about right 67% 69% 68%
Remote appointment 20% 26% 22%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 79% 87% 83%
Treated with care and concern 84% 86% 82%
Considered mental wellbeing 69% 75% 78%
Had all the information needed 93% 92% 95%
Confidence and trust 88% 93% 89%
Involved in decisions 91% 92% 97%
Needs were met 86% 90% 90%
Overall
Overall experience good 69% 77% 63%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 81% 79% 85%
Supported by local services 78% 70% 61%
Discussed managing condition 36% 43% 50%
Agreed a care plan 53% 46% 40%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 95 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 11 May 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
81 Kingston Hill, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 7PX
Phone
020 8546 1407
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Kingston PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
H84020 · NHS profile

Branch surgeries

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

Fairfield South
14 Fairfield South, Kingston, KT1 2UJ · 02085461771
Health Centre Kingston University
Kingston University, Penrhyn Road, Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 2EE · 0208 5477204

Access and facilities

  • Car parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 10 July 2017

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

23,354registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
85.0years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension5.6%15.2%
Diabetes3.1%7.9%
Asthma2.5%6.6%
COPD0.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.1%3.0%
Depression4.6%14.3%
Obesity5.8%13.9%
Smoking14.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4935%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6462%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)70%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)76%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target67%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target50%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check48%78%
Asthma: annual review70%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Fairhill Medical Practicethis surgery1544%69%Yes
Churchill Medical CentreKingston Upon Thames, KT2 6PG0.3 miles7458%86%Yes
Canbury & Berrylands SurgeryKingston Upon Thames, KT2 6HR0.6 miles8076%87%Yes
St Albans Medical CentreKingston Upon Thames, KT2 5HF0.9 miles5574%78%Yes
Kingston Health CentreKingston Upon Thames, KT2 5AD1.0 miles7463%87%Yes
Groves Medical CentreNew Malden, KT3 3TX1.0 miles2537%72%Yes
Hampton Wick SurgeryKingston Upon Thames, KT1 4DY1.3 miles6481%85%Yes
Roselawn SurgeryNew Malden, KT3 6AA1.8 miles4659%74%Yes
Holmwood Corner SurgeryNew Malden, KT3 6DR1.8 miles5857%81%Yes
Langley Medical PracticeSurbiton, KT6 6EZ1.9 miles9177%90%Yes

Churchill Medical Centre is 0.3 miles away, scores 74 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Fairhill Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Fairhill Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8546 1407.

How do patients rate Fairhill Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 69% of patients at Fairhill Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 44% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 15 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Fairhill Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Fairhill Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 10 July 2017).

What are the opening times of Fairhill 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 11 May 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Fairhill Medical Practice?

Call 020 8546 1407. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 81 Kingston Hill, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 7PX.

Does Fairhill Medical Practice have a branch surgery?

Yes. Fairhill Medical Practice also runs Fairfield South (14 Fairfield South, Kingston, KT1 2UJ) and Health Centre Kingston University (Kingston University, Penrhyn Road, Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 2EE). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Fairhill Medical Practice?

Around 23,354 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Kingston PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the South West London 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.