GP surgery in Farnham

Farnham Park Health Group

Farnham Centre for Health, Hale Road, Farnham, GU9 9QS

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good16,095 patients

Scores 12 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 62% of patients say their experience is good and 38% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2019. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 12% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 3 in Farnham Based on 94 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 11

  • Easy to get through on the phone11
  • Easy to contact online29
  • Good experience of getting in touch17
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment17

Quality of care 17

  • Patients rate the surgery as good8
  • Patients got what they needed6
  • Doctors and nurses listen17
  • Patients trust the staff18
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done76
  • Meets NHS clinical targets69
  • Children vaccinated on time76

What patients say

94 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

37%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

62%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-2

change since last year

2025: 64% · 2026: 62%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone23%
Had their call answered straight away0%
Gave up or got no answer17%
Knew what would happen next straight away38%

The appointment

Were seen the same day25%
Waited more than a week44%
Were seen face to face79%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)67%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 37% 57% 29%
Easy to contact via website 49% 58% 45%
Easy to contact via NHS App 37% 54% 41%
Reception staff helpful 87% 85% 82%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 24% 31% 16%
Sees preferred clinician 23% 42% 18%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 85% 84% 76%
Next steps within 2 days 92% 93% 73%
Good experience of contacting 62% 73% 57%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 46% 57% 42%
Waiting time was about right 58% 69% 48%
Remote appointment 21% 26% 24%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 81% 87% 77%
Treated with care and concern 78% 86% 70%
Considered mental wellbeing 65% 75% 60%
Had all the information needed 90% 92% 84%
Confidence and trust 89% 93% 87%
Involved in decisions 89% 92% 83%
Needs were met 81% 90% 83%
Overall
Overall experience good 62% 77% 64%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 72% 79% 71%
Supported by local services 57% 70% 52%
Discussed managing condition 32% 43% 31%
Agreed a care plan 24% 46% 31%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 94 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 22 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Farnham Centre for Health, Hale Road, Farnham, GU9 9QS
Phone
01252 723122
Website
www.farnhamgps.com
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Farnham PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
H81027 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Audio-descriptive for appointment announcements
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled car parking
  • Documents available in large print
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • High-back waiting room chairs
  • Lift
  • Parent and baby room
  • Pharmacy
  • Sign language interpreter available online

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 18 November 2019

This rating is 6 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

16,095registered patients
Among the best offhow well off the local area is
85.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension15.4%15.2%
Diabetes6.4%7.9%
Asthma6.1%6.6%
COPD1.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.9%3.0%
Depression14.2%14.3%
Obesity12.9%13.9%
Smoking9.7%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4979%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 target74%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target59%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check81%78%
Asthma: annual review71%66%

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Farnham Park Health Groupthis surgery1238%62%Yes
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Crondall New SurgeryFarnham, GU10 5RF3.4 miles3867%73%Yes
Richmond SurgeryFleet, GU52 7US4.2 miles6556%78%Yes

Central Surgery is 0.7 miles away, scores 40 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Farnham Park Health Group taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Farnham Park Health Group was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01252 723122.

How do patients rate Farnham Park Health Group?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 62% of patients at Farnham Park Health Group said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 38% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 12 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Farnham Park Health Group?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Farnham Park Health Group as Good at its last published inspection (report published 18 November 2019).

What are the opening times of Farnham Park Health Group?

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 22 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Farnham Park Health Group?

Call 01252 723122 or visit its website, www.farnhamgps.com. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Farnham Centre for Health, Hale Road, Farnham, GU9 9QS.

How many patients are registered at Farnham Park Health Group?

Around 16,095 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Farnham PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Surrey and Sussex 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.