GP surgery in Ewell

Fountain Practice

Bourne Hall Health Centre, Bourne H, Chessington Road, Ewell, Epsom, KT17 1TG

Taking on new patients8,575 patients

Scores 20 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 76% of patients say their experience is good and 50% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 20% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 2 in Ewell Based on 103 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 22

  • Easy to get through on the phone28
  • Easy to contact online63
  • Good experience of getting in touch16
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment25

Quality of care 23

  • Patients rate the surgery as good38
  • Patients got what they needed10
  • Doctors and nurses listen48
  • Patients trust the staff34
  • Inspection rating (Not rated)
  • Health checks and screening done31
  • Meets NHS clinical targets20
  • Children vaccinated on time60

What patients say

103 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

50%

find the phone easy

below the England average (57%)

76%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

+2

change since last year

2025: 73% · 2026: 76%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone38%
Had their call answered straight away11%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away39%

The appointment

Were seen the same day20%
Waited more than a week32%
Were seen face to face73%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)77%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 50% 57% 36%
Easy to contact via website 64% 58% 68%
Easy to contact via NHS App 63% 54% 45%
Reception staff helpful 82% 85% 81%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 32% 31% 27%
Sees preferred clinician 45% 42% 51%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 82% 84% 91%
Next steps within 2 days 98% 93% 90%
Good experience of contacting 62% 73% 81%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 60% 57% 61%
Waiting time was about right 62% 69% 63%
Remote appointment 27% 26% 30%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 88% 87% 85%
Treated with care and concern 78% 86% 83%
Considered mental wellbeing 69% 75% 65%
Had all the information needed 95% 92% 91%
Confidence and trust 92% 93% 93%
Involved in decisions 90% 92% 97%
Needs were met 83% 90% 90%
Overall
Overall experience good 76% 77% 73%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 79% 79% 75%
Supported by local services 67% 70% 79%
Discussed managing condition 43% 43% 42%
Agreed a care plan 40% 46% 32%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 103 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 20 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Bourne Hall Health Centre, Bourne H, Chessington Road, Ewell, Epsom, KT17 1TG
Phone
020 8394 2367
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Epsom PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
H81644 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Audio-descriptive for appointment announcements
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Cycle parking
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • Lift
  • Off-site car parking nearby
  • Sign language interpreter available online
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

No inspection rating has been published for this surgery.

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

8,575registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
85.6years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension14.4%15.2%
Diabetes7.4%7.9%
Asthma5.8%6.6%
COPD1.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.1%3.0%
Depression12.9%14.3%
Obesity12.0%13.9%
Smoking10.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4964%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6469%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)62%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)84%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target72%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target65%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check84%78%
Asthma: annual review70%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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Fountain Practicethis surgery2050%76%Yes
Spring Street SurgeryEpsom, KT17 1TGunder 0.1 miles5257%80%Yes
Integrated Care Partnership - OchEpsom, KT17 4BL1.1 miles4549%82%Yes
Derby Medical CentreEpsom, KT19 8AG1.3 miles5931%84%Yes
Ashley Centre SurgeryEpsom, KT18 5AQ1.4 miles6546%83%Yes
Cheam Family PracticeSutton, SM3 8BS1.6 miles4568%74%Yes
Cheam GP CentreSutton, SM3 8EP1.7 miles430%58%Yes
Shadbolt Park House SurgeryWorcester Park, KT4 7BX1.8 miles5963%72%Yes
Manor Drive Medical CentreWorcester Park, KT4 7LG2.1 miles4763%81%Yes
Grove Road PracticeSutton, SM1 2DB2.2 miles8776%92%Yes

Spring Street Surgery is under 0.1 miles away, scores 52 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Fountain Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Fountain Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8394 2367.

How do patients rate Fountain Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 76% of patients at Fountain Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 50% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 20 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What are the opening times of Fountain Practice?

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 20 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Fountain Practice?

Call 020 8394 2367. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Bourne Hall Health Centre, Bourne H, Chessington Road, Ewell, Epsom, KT17 1TG.

How many patients are registered at Fountain Practice?

Around 8,575 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Epsom 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.