GP surgery in King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Feltwell Surgery

Old Brandon Road, Feltwell, Thetford, IP26 4AY

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good5,567 patients

Scores 77 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 89% of patients say their experience is good and 72% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2020. It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 77% of GP surgeries in England. 4th of 13 in King's Lynn and West Norfolk 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 73

  • Easy to get through on the phone68
  • Easy to contact online88
  • Good experience of getting in touch68
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment63

Quality of care 78

  • Patients rate the surgery as good83
  • Patients got what they needed66
  • Doctors and nurses listen88
  • Patients trust the staff56
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done47
  • Meets NHS clinical targets48
  • Children vaccinated on time79

What patients say

96 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

71%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

89%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+4

change since last year

2025: 85% · 2026: 89%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone46%
Had their call answered straight away21%
Gave up or got no answer3%
Knew what would happen next straight away51%

The appointment

Were seen the same day18%
Waited more than a week51%
Were seen face to face93%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)45%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 71% 57% 62%
Easy to contact via website 76% 58% 77%
Easy to contact via NHS App 75% 54% 71%
Reception staff helpful 93% 85% 90%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 27% 31% 38%
Sees preferred clinician 44% 42% 50%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 91% 84% 93%
Next steps within 2 days 90% 93% 89%
Good experience of contacting 81% 73% 82%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 54% 57% 53%
Waiting time was about right 76% 69% 76%
Remote appointment 7% 26% 16%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 95% 87% 89%
Treated with care and concern 95% 86% 87%
Considered mental wellbeing 86% 75% 75%
Had all the information needed 96% 92% 99%
Confidence and trust 94% 93% 95%
Involved in decisions 93% 92% 95%
Needs were met 93% 90% 89%
Overall
Overall experience good 89% 77% 85%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 89% 79% 88%
Supported by local services 79% 70% 73%
Discussed managing condition 38% 43% 54%
Agreed a care plan 51% 46% 48%

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.

What patients tell us

From people who use this surgery. Official data cannot tell you these things.

Tell us about this surgery

10 quick questions, one tap each, no sign-up. Your answers help the next person choosing a GP.

1 of 10Last time you needed a routine appointment, how long did you wait?

Reviews

No reviews yet. If you use this surgery, say what it is like.

Write a review

Your rating

Reviews are checked by a person before they appear. Please do not name individual staff or include personal medical details.

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 7 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Old Brandon Road, Feltwell, Thetford, IP26 4AY
Phone
01842 828481
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.feltwellsurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Fens & Brecks PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
D82079 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

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

St George's Hall (Feltwell Surgery)
High Street, Methwold, Thetford, IP26 4NT

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

Pins show each surgery's score. Get directions

Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 11 March 2020

This rating is 6 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

Read the inspection report

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

5,567registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
83.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension24.1%15.2%
Diabetes11.6%7.9%
Asthma9.1%6.6%
COPD2.9%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.4%3.0%
Depression18.2%14.3%
Obesity21.0%13.9%
Smoking13.0%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4974%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6477%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)60%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)91%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target63%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target63%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check83%78%
Asthma: annual review71%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Feltwell Surgerythis surgery7772%89%Yes
Brandon Medical PracticeBrandon, IP27 0AQ4.7 miles7872%85%Yes
Forest SurgeryBrandon, IP27 0BU4.8 miles6356%86%Yes
Lakenheath SurgeryBrandon, IP27 9EP4.9 miles6354%77%Yes
Boughton SurgeryKing's Lynn, PE33 9AG7.4 miles6279%79%Yes
St. George's Medical CentreEly, CB6 1JU9.6 miles8066%84%Yes
Market Cross SurgeryBury St. Edmunds, IP28 7EG9.6 miles4437%81%Yes
Howdale SurgeryDownham Market, PE38 9AF10.2 miles6766%85%Yes
Bridge Street SurgeryDownham Market, PE38 9DP10.5 miles5040%78%Yes
Grove SurgeryThetford, IP24 2HY10.5 miles3148%66%Yes

Common questions

Is Feltwell Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Feltwell Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01842 828481.

How do patients rate Feltwell Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 89% of patients at Feltwell Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 72% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 77 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Feltwell Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Feltwell Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 11 March 2020).

What are the opening times of Feltwell Surgery?

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 7 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Feltwell Surgery?

Call 01842 828481 or visit its website, www.feltwellsurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Old Brandon Road, Feltwell, Thetford, IP26 4AY.

Does Feltwell Surgery have a branch surgery?

Yes. Feltwell Surgery also runs St George's Hall (Feltwell Surgery) (High Street, Methwold, Thetford, IP26 4NT). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Feltwell Surgery?

Around 5,567 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Fens & Brecks PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Norfolk and Suffolk 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.