GP surgery in Basildon

Fryerns Medical Centre

Peterborough Way, Basildon, SS14 3SS

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good5,633 patients

Scores 6 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 55% of patients say their experience is good and 40% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2017. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 6% of GP surgeries in England. 13th of 15 in Basildon Based on 112 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 7

  • Easy to get through on the phone13
  • Easy to contact online16
  • Good experience of getting in touch3
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment19

Quality of care 9

  • Patients rate the surgery as good3
  • Patients got what they needed3
  • Doctors and nurses listen0
  • Patients trust the staff1
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done80
  • Meets NHS clinical targets60
  • Children vaccinated on time54

What patients say

112 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

40%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

55%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-9

change since last year

2025: 64% · 2026: 55%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone35%
Had their call answered straight away9%
Gave up or got no answer21%
Knew what would happen next straight away42%

The appointment

Were seen the same day30%
Waited more than a week29%
Were seen face to face51%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)56%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 40% 57% 54%
Easy to contact via website 41% 58% 47%
Easy to contact via NHS App 47% 54% 37%
Reception staff helpful 68% 85% 81%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 18% 31% 31%
Sees preferred clinician 15% 42% 26%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 77% 84% 79%
Next steps within 2 days 90% 93% 92%
Good experience of contacting 49% 73% 64%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 35% 57% 44%
Waiting time was about right 59% 69% 73%
Remote appointment 49% 26% 46%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 63% 87% 76%
Treated with care and concern 65% 86% 74%
Considered mental wellbeing 56% 75% 63%
Had all the information needed 87% 92% 85%
Confidence and trust 77% 93% 84%
Involved in decisions 74% 92% 82%
Needs were met 78% 90% 87%
Overall
Overall experience good 55% 77% 64%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 70% 79% 61%
Supported by local services 52% 70% 64%
Discussed managing condition 38% 43% 36%
Agreed a care plan 48% 46% 68%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 112 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 18 October 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Peterborough Way, Basildon, SS14 3SS
Phone
01268 532344
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Central Basildon PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F81707 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 15 December 2017

This rating is 8 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

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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

5,633registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
80.5years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension9.6%15.2%
Diabetes6.9%7.9%
Asthma4.6%6.6%
COPD1.2%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.5%3.0%
Depression17.7%14.3%
Obesity13.8%13.9%
Smoking18.3%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4975%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6479%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)71%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target75%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target60%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check78%78%
Asthma: annual review72%66%

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Matching Green Surgery is 0.5 miles away, scores 30 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Fryerns Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Fryerns Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01268 532344.

How do patients rate Fryerns Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 55% of patients at Fryerns Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 40% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 6 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Fryerns Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Fryerns Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 15 December 2017).

What are the opening times of Fryerns Medical Centre?

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 18 October 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Fryerns Medical Centre?

Call 01268 532344. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Peterborough Way, Basildon, SS14 3SS.

How many patients are registered at Fryerns Medical Centre?

Around 5,633 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Central Basildon PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Essex 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.