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Fallodon Way Medical Centre

13 Fallodon Way, Henleaze, Bristol, BS9 4HT

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good11,525 patients

Scores 87 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 93% of patients say their experience is good and 69% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2018. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 87% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 27 in Bristol Based on 106 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 78

  • Easy to get through on the phone64
  • Easy to contact online71
  • Good experience of getting in touch78
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment76

Quality of care 93

  • Patients rate the surgery as good93
  • Patients got what they needed91
  • Doctors and nurses listen92
  • Patients trust the staff94
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done36
  • Meets NHS clinical targets64
  • Children vaccinated on time90

What patients say

106 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

69%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

93%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+10

change since last year

2025: 83% · 2026: 93%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone69%
Had their call answered straight away8%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away54%

The appointment

Were seen the same day12%
Waited more than a week43%
Were seen face to face82%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)57%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 69% 57% 49%
Easy to contact via website 67% 58% 56%
Easy to contact via NHS App 67% 54% 42%
Reception staff helpful 85% 85% 87%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 16% 31% 17%
Sees preferred clinician 15% 42% 32%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 92% 84% 88%
Next steps within 2 days 79% 93% 87%
Good experience of contacting 85% 73% 74%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 47% 57% 46%
Waiting time was about right 80% 69% 67%
Remote appointment 18% 26% 29%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 96% 87% 94%
Treated with care and concern 97% 86% 90%
Considered mental wellbeing 90% 75% 79%
Had all the information needed 96% 92% 93%
Confidence and trust 99% 93% 97%
Involved in decisions 97% 92% 96%
Needs were met 97% 90% 96%
Overall
Overall experience good 93% 77% 83%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 95% 79% 83%
Supported by local services 92% 70% 78%
Discussed managing condition 31% 43% 32%
Agreed a care plan 42% 46% 42%

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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 1:30pm 2:30pm to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 18 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
13 Fallodon Way, Henleaze, Bristol, BS9 4HT
Phone
0117 962 4692
Website
fwmc.org.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Affinity (Bnssg) PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
L81131 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • 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 15 August 2018

This rating is 8 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

11,525registered patients
Among the best offhow well off the local area is
85.0years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension12.5%15.2%
Diabetes3.8%7.9%
Asthma6.2%6.6%
COPD0.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.8%3.0%
Depression8.9%14.3%
Obesity6.7%13.9%
Smoking5.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4979%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6483%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)58%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)83%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target60%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target59%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check73%78%
Asthma: annual review66%66%

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Common questions

Is Fallodon Way Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Fallodon Way Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0117 962 4692.

How do patients rate Fallodon Way Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 93% of patients at Fallodon Way Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 69% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 87 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Fallodon Way Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Fallodon Way Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 15 August 2018).

What are the opening times of Fallodon Way Medical Centre?

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 1:30pm 2:30pm to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 18 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Fallodon Way Medical Centre?

Call 0117 962 4692 or visit its website, fwmc.org.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 13 Fallodon Way, Henleaze, Bristol, BS9 4HT.

How many patients are registered at Fallodon Way Medical Centre?

Around 11,525 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Affinity (Bnssg) PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire 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.