GP surgery in North Yorkshire

Filey Surgery

Station Avenue, Filey, YO14 9AE

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good8,847 patients

Scores 34 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 72% of patients say their experience is good and 61% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2025. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 34% of GP surgeries in England. 8th of 12 in Scarborough Based on 120 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 41

  • Easy to get through on the phone48
  • Easy to contact online57
  • Good experience of getting in touch39
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment34

Quality of care 29

  • Patients rate the surgery as good28
  • Patients got what they needed22
  • Doctors and nurses listen38
  • Patients trust the staff17
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done55
  • Meets NHS clinical targets71
  • Children vaccinated on time74

What patients say

120 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

61%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

72%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

-14

change since last year

2025: 86% · 2026: 72%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone35%
Had their call answered straight away16%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away37%

The appointment

Were seen the same day20%
Waited more than a week56%
Were seen face to face92%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)55%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 61% 57% 77%
Easy to contact via website 61% 58% 81%
Easy to contact via NHS App 59% 54% 70%
Reception staff helpful 83% 85% 88%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 26% 31% 28%
Sees preferred clinician 21% 42% 9%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 85% 84% 88%
Next steps within 2 days 92% 93% 91%
Good experience of contacting 72% 73% 86%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 34% 57% 67%
Waiting time was about right 66% 69% 77%
Remote appointment 8% 26% 12%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 86% 87% 98%
Treated with care and concern 85% 86% 97%
Considered mental wellbeing 61% 75% 86%
Had all the information needed 92% 92% 99%
Confidence and trust 88% 93% 99%
Involved in decisions 90% 92% 96%
Needs were met 86% 90% 99%
Overall
Overall experience good 72% 77% 86%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 74% 79% 82%
Supported by local services 64% 70% 79%
Discussed managing condition 33% 43% 45%
Agreed a care plan 44% 46% 35%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 120 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6pm
Tuesday8am to 6pm
Wednesday8am to 6pm
Thursday8am to 6pm
Friday8am to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 20 November 2018. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Station Avenue, Filey, YO14 9AE
Phone
01723 515666
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Filey and Scarborough PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
B82037 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 18 March 2025

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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

8,847registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
80.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension26.9%15.2%
Diabetes11.2%7.9%
Asthma9.2%6.6%
COPD3.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease6.9%3.0%
Depression13.3%14.3%
Obesity21.0%13.9%
Smoking12.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4974%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6477%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)75%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)87%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target79%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target53%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check76%78%
Asthma: annual review63%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Filey Surgerythis surgery3461%72%Yes
Hunmanby SurgeryFiley, YO14 0NN2.4 miles6486%80%Yes
Eastfield Medical CentreScarborough, YO11 3LJ4.7 miles144%49%Yes
Haxby Group ScarboroughScarborough, YO11 1UB6.7 miles1131%65%Yes
Castle Health CentreScarborough, YO11 2NP6.7 miles1768%75%Yes
Brook Square SurgeryScarborough, YO12 7AS6.9 miles2844%78%Yes
Scarborough Medical GroupScarborough, YO12 6UA8.5 miles5656%88%Yes
Hackness Road SurgeryScarborough, YO12 5SD8.5 miles7781%87%Yes
Ayton and Snainton Medical PracticeScarborough, YO13 9JF8.5 miles9583%95%Yes
Drs Reddy and NunnBridlington, YO16 4LZ9.4 miles4748%77%Yes

Hunmanby Surgery is 2.4 miles away, scores 64 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Filey Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Filey Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01723 515666.

How do patients rate Filey Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 72% of patients at Filey Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 61% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 34 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Filey Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Filey Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 18 March 2025).

What are the opening times of Filey Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6pm, Tuesday 8am to 6pm, Wednesday 8am to 6pm, Thursday 8am to 6pm, Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 20 November 2018. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Filey Surgery?

Call 01723 515666. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Station Avenue, Filey, YO14 9AE.

How many patients are registered at Filey Surgery?

Around 8,847 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Filey and Scarborough PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Humber and North Yorkshire 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.