GP surgery in Falmouth

Falmouth Health Centre

Trevaylor Road, Falmouth, TR11 2LH

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good10,429 patients

Scores 66 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 89% of patients say their experience is good and 79% 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.

Good Scores higher than 66% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 3 in Falmouth Based on 96 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 62

  • Easy to get through on the phone81
  • Easy to contact online0
  • Good experience of getting in touch79
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment40

Quality of care 68

  • Patients rate the surgery as good84
  • Patients got what they needed59
  • Doctors and nurses listen38
  • Patients trust the staff61
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done69
  • Meets NHS clinical targets31
  • Children vaccinated on time20

What patients say

96 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

79%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

89%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+11

change since last year

2025: 78% · 2026: 89%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone86%
Had their call answered straight away17%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away80%

The appointment

Were seen the same day26%
Waited more than a week34%
Were seen face to face76%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)76%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 79% 57% 72%
Easy to contact via website 13% 58% 40%
Easy to contact via NHS App 37% 54% 48%
Reception staff helpful 84% 85% 93%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 35% 31% 40%
Sees preferred clinician 68% 42% 54%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 87% 84% 87%
Next steps within 2 days 93% 93% 97%
Good experience of contacting 85% 73% 83%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 62% 57% 55%
Waiting time was about right 68% 69% 68%
Remote appointment 24% 26% 22%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 86% 87% 91%
Treated with care and concern 84% 86% 95%
Considered mental wellbeing 81% 75% 88%
Had all the information needed 96% 92% 97%
Confidence and trust 95% 93% 97%
Involved in decisions 96% 92% 95%
Needs were met 92% 90% 87%
Overall
Overall experience good 89% 77% 78%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 79% 79% 79%
Supported by local services 67% 70% 68%
Discussed managing condition 49% 43% 52%
Agreed a care plan 37% 46% 53%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 96 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 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 28 June 2012. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Trevaylor Road, Falmouth, TR11 2LH
Phone
01326 210090
Website
www.faldoc.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Falmouth and Penryn PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
L82049 · 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
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 6 December 2018

This rating is 7 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?Outstanding
Is it caring?Good
Is it responsive?Good
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

10,429registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
84.2years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension15.3%15.2%
Diabetes5.8%7.9%
Asthma8.0%6.6%
COPD2.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.7%3.0%
Depression15.5%14.3%
Obesity10.0%13.9%
Smoking14.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4976%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6480%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)66%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target76%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target63%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check74%78%
Asthma: annual review72%66%

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Penryn Surgery is 1.1 miles away, scores 82 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Falmouth Health Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Falmouth Health Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01326 210090.

How do patients rate Falmouth Health Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 89% of patients at Falmouth Health Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 79% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 66 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Falmouth Health Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Falmouth Health Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 6 December 2018).

What are the opening times of Falmouth Health 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 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 28 June 2012. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Falmouth Health Centre?

Call 01326 210090 or visit its website, www.faldoc.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Trevaylor Road, Falmouth, TR11 2LH.

How many patients are registered at Falmouth Health Centre?

Around 10,429 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Falmouth and Penryn PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly 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.