GP surgery in New Forest
Fordingbridge Surgery
Bartons Road, Fordingbridge, SP6 1RS
Scores 60 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 85% of patients say their experience is good and 43% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2016. It is taking on new patients.
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 50
- Easy to get through on the phone18
- Easy to contact online43
- Good experience of getting in touch60
- Did not wait too long for the appointment75
Quality of care 72
- Patients rate the surgery as good70
- Patients got what they needed61
- Doctors and nurses listen56
- Patients trust the staff45
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done77
- Meets NHS clinical targets73
- Children vaccinated on time84
What patients say
110 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
43%
find the phone easy
well below the England average (57%)
85%
say their experience is good
well above the England average (77%)
+3
change since last year
2025: 82% · 2026: 85%
Getting in touch
The appointment
All survey questions, compared with England
| What patients said | This surgery | England | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting in touch | |||
| Easy to get through by phone | 43% | 57% | 49% |
| Easy to contact via website | 55% | 58% | 61% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 69% | 54% | 42% |
| Reception staff helpful | 90% | 85% | 89% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 40% | 31% | 29% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 67% | 42% | 48% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 88% | 84% | 94% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 93% | 93% | 95% |
| Good experience of contacting | 79% | 73% | 75% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 53% | 57% | 44% |
| Waiting time was about right | 80% | 69% | 72% |
| Remote appointment | 22% | 26% | 26% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 89% | 87% | 88% |
| Treated with care and concern | 91% | 86% | 91% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 79% | 75% | 67% |
| Had all the information needed | 93% | 92% | 91% |
| Confidence and trust | 93% | 93% | 94% |
| Involved in decisions | 94% | 92% | 94% |
| Needs were met | 93% | 90% | 88% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 85% | 77% | 82% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 86% | 79% | 81% |
| Supported by local services | 81% | 70% | 72% |
| Discussed managing condition | 46% | 43% | 40% |
| Agreed a care plan | 60% | 46% | 51% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 110 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
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1 of 10Last time you needed a routine appointment, how long did you wait?
2 of 10When you last phoned, how long did it take to get through?
3 of 10How did you book your last appointment?
4 of 10Can you usually see the same GP?
5 of 10Was your last appointment on time?
6 of 10Are the reception staff helpful?
7 of 10Did the doctor or nurse listen to you?
8 of 10How easy is it to get a repeat prescription?
9 of 10Is parking easy?
10 of 10Would you recommend this surgery?
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Opening times and contact
| Monday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Thursday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Friday | 8am to 6pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 19 August 2026. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Bartons Road, Fordingbridge, SP6 1RS
- Phone
- 01425 653430
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.fordingbridgegps.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Avon Valley PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- J82131 · NHS profile
Branch surgery
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- The Surgery
- 12 Park Lane, Alderholt, Fordingbridge, SP6 3AJ
Access and facilities
- Accessible toilets
- Baby-changing facilities
- Disability awareness and equality training for staff
- Disabled car parking
- Free on-site car parking
- High-back waiting room chairs
- Step-free access at entrances and exits
- Step-free access throughout
- Toilets
- Translation services
- Wheelchair access at entrances and exits
- Wheelchair access throughout
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
Good
overall, from the inspection published 6 September 2016
This rating is 10 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.
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
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 21.4% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 7.6% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 8.2% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.7% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 16.0% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 11.2% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 9.6% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 75% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 79% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 63% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 90% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 72% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 70% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 94% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 68% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fordingbridge Surgerythis surgery | – | 60 | 43% | 85% | Yes |
| Downton SurgerySalisbury, SP5 3JP | 4.9 miles | 13 | 52% | 68% | Yes |
| The Verwood SurgeryVerwood, BH31 7PY | 5.0 miles | 70 | 90% | 84% | Yes |
| Cornerways Medical CentreRingwood, BH24 1SD | 5.2 miles | 60 | 49% | 88% | Yes |
| The Cranborne PracticeWimborne, BH21 5QE | 5.5 miles | 92 | 84% | 91% | Yes |
| Ringwood Medical CentreRingwood, BH24 1JY | 5.7 miles | 51 | 61% | 75% | Yes |
| Ramsey Health Care UKSalisbury, SP5 4EY | 6.9 miles | – | – | – | – |
| West Moors Village SurgeryFerndown, BH22 0JB | 8.2 miles | 42 | 71% | 76% | Yes |
| Whiteparish SurgerySalisbury, SP5 2SU | 8.4 miles | 82 | 75% | 87% | Yes |
| The Barcellos Family PracticeFerndown, BH22 8AZ | 9.0 miles | 85 | 83% | 93% | Yes |
The Cranborne Practice is 5.5 miles away, scores 92 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Fordingbridge Surgery taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Fordingbridge Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01425 653430.
How do patients rate Fordingbridge Surgery?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 85% of patients at Fordingbridge Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 43% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 60 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Fordingbridge Surgery?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Fordingbridge Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 6 September 2016).
What are the opening times of Fordingbridge 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 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 19 August 2026. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Fordingbridge Surgery?
Call 01425 653430 or visit its website, www.fordingbridgegps.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Bartons Road, Fordingbridge, SP6 1RS.
Does Fordingbridge Surgery have a branch surgery?
Yes. Fordingbridge Surgery also runs The Surgery (12 Park Lane, Alderholt, Fordingbridge, SP6 3AJ). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at Fordingbridge Surgery?
Around 12,198 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Avon Valley PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Hampshire and Isle of Wight 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.