GP surgery in Winchester
Friarsgate Practice
Stockbridge Road, Weeke, Winchester, SO22 6EL
Scores 70 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 90% of patients say their experience is good and 71% 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.
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 phone68
- Easy to contact online47
- Good experience of getting in touch69
- Did not wait too long for the appointment14
Quality of care 90
- Patients rate the surgery as good87
- Patients got what they needed71
- Doctors and nurses listen80
- Patients trust the staff93
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done77
- Meets NHS clinical targets84
- Children vaccinated on time70
What patients say
102 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
71%
find the phone easy
well above the England average (57%)
90%
say their experience is good
well above the England average (77%)
+1
change since last year
2025: 89% · 2026: 90%
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 | 71% | 57% | 76% |
| Easy to contact via website | 57% | 58% | 67% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 61% | 54% | 73% |
| Reception staff helpful | 90% | 85% | 89% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 38% | 31% | 41% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 71% | 42% | 72% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 89% | 84% | 94% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 94% | 93% | 96% |
| Good experience of contacting | 82% | 73% | 82% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 73% | 57% | 63% |
| Waiting time was about right | 56% | 69% | 64% |
| Remote appointment | 27% | 26% | 31% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 93% | 87% | 92% |
| Treated with care and concern | 95% | 86% | 89% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 80% | 75% | 76% |
| Had all the information needed | 96% | 92% | 95% |
| Confidence and trust | 99% | 93% | 96% |
| Involved in decisions | 96% | 92% | 91% |
| Needs were met | 94% | 90% | 94% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 90% | 77% | 89% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 95% | 79% | 86% |
| Supported by local services | 89% | 70% | 85% |
| Discussed managing condition | 61% | 43% | 43% |
| Agreed a care plan | 48% | 46% | 26% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 102 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 | 8:10am to 6:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8:10am to 6:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:10am to 6:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:10am to 6:30pm |
| Friday | 8:10am to 6:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 29 May 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Stockbridge Road, Weeke, Winchester, SO22 6EL
- Phone
- 01962 871730
- Website
- www.friarsgatepractice.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Winchester City PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- J82130 · NHS profile
Branch surgery
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- Badger Farm Surgery
- Badgers Farm Road, Winchester, SO22 4QB · 01962 854091
Access and facilities
- Accessible toilets
- Autism training for staff
- Baby-changing facilities
- Bus stop nearby
- Cycle parking
- Disability awareness and equality training for staff
- Disabled car parking
- Free on-site car parking
- Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
- Lift
- Parent and child parking spaces
- Sign language interpreter available online
- Step-free access at entrances and exits
- Step-free access throughout
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
The five questions inspectors ask
| Is it safe? | Good |
| Is it effective? | Good |
| Is it caring? | Good |
| Is it responsive? | Outstanding |
| Is it well-led? | Good |
About the patients
NHS records for the people registered here
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 14.3% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 2.4% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 14.9% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 10.7% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 8.4% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 76% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 84% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 77% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 90% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 80% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 59% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 79% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 74% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friarsgate Practicethis surgery | – | 70 | 71% | 90% | Yes |
| St Paul's SurgeryWinchester, SO22 5DD | 0.9 miles | 82 | 79% | 88% | Yes |
| St Clements PartnershipWinchester, SO23 8DG | 1.3 miles | 63 | 61% | 80% | Yes |
| Twyford SurgeryWinchester, SO21 1QY | 3.9 miles | 92 | 93% | 92% | Yes |
| Gratton SurgeryWinchester, SO21 3LE | 5.5 miles | 91 | 79% | 96% | Yes |
| The Fryern SurgeryEastleigh, SO53 2LH | 6.2 miles | 87 | 77% | 91% | Yes |
| Park SurgeryEastleigh, SO53 2ZH | 6.5 miles | 63 | 51% | 85% | Yes |
| Boyatt Wood SurgeryEastleigh, SO50 4QP | 6.7 miles | 68 | 84% | 79% | Yes |
| Eastleigh Medical PracticeEastleigh, SO50 9AG | 7.2 miles | 35 | 72% | 72% | Yes |
| Stockbridge SurgeryStockbridge, SO20 6HG | 7.2 miles | 94 | 90% | 95% | Yes |
St Paul's Surgery is 0.9 miles away, scores 82 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Friarsgate Practice taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Friarsgate Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01962 871730.
How do patients rate Friarsgate Practice?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 90% of patients at Friarsgate Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 71% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 70 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Friarsgate Practice?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Friarsgate Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 23 June 2025).
What are the opening times of Friarsgate Practice?
Reception is open Monday 8:10am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8:10am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8:10am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8:10am to 6:30pm, Friday 8:10am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 29 May 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Friarsgate Practice?
Call 01962 871730 or visit its website, www.friarsgatepractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Stockbridge Road, Weeke, Winchester, SO22 6EL.
Does Friarsgate Practice have a branch surgery?
Yes. Friarsgate Practice also runs Badger Farm Surgery (Badgers Farm Road, Winchester, SO22 4QB). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at Friarsgate Practice?
Around 24,820 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Winchester City 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.