GP surgery in Fenland

George Clare Surgery

Swan Drive, New Road, Chatteris, PE16 6EX

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good12,107 patients

Scores 10 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 64% of patients say their experience is good and 45% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2022. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 10% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 4 in Fenland Based on 115 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 12

  • Easy to get through on the phone20
  • Easy to contact online16
  • Good experience of getting in touch10
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment23

Quality of care 10

  • Patients rate the surgery as good11
  • Patients got what they needed15
  • Doctors and nurses listen21
  • Patients trust the staff9
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done22
  • Meets NHS clinical targets35
  • Children vaccinated on time72

What patients say

115 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

45%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

64%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

+6

change since last year

2025: 59% · 2026: 64%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone48%
Had their call answered straight away9%
Gave up or got no answer3%
Knew what would happen next straight away49%

The appointment

Were seen the same day25%
Waited more than a week33%
Were seen face to face75%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)54%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 45% 57% 32%
Easy to contact via website 41% 58% 28%
Easy to contact via NHS App 42% 54% 57%
Reception staff helpful 71% 85% 72%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 25% 31% 28%
Sees preferred clinician 39% 42% 31%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 71% 84% 62%
Next steps within 2 days 92% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 58% 73% 51%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 43% 57% 33%
Waiting time was about right 61% 69% 62%
Remote appointment 25% 26% 20%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 82% 87% 92%
Treated with care and concern 81% 86% 90%
Considered mental wellbeing 65% 75% 78%
Had all the information needed 86% 92% 92%
Confidence and trust 86% 93% 94%
Involved in decisions 87% 92% 97%
Needs were met 85% 90% 92%
Overall
Overall experience good 64% 77% 59%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 67% 79% 82%
Supported by local services 68% 70% 64%
Discussed managing condition 42% 43% 35%
Agreed a care plan 54% 46% 41%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 115 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm
Tuesday8am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 4 January 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Swan Drive, New Road, Chatteris, PE16 6EX
Phone
01354 695888
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
South Fenland PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
D81061 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 6 May 2022

Read the inspection report

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

12,107registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
82.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension19.8%15.2%
Diabetes9.6%7.9%
Asthma8.4%6.6%
COPD3.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.4%3.0%
Depression17.7%14.3%
Obesity23.6%13.9%
Smoking16.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4968%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6470%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)70%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target71%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target51%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check62%78%
Asthma: annual review63%66%

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Common questions

Is George Clare Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), George Clare Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01354 695888.

How do patients rate George Clare Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 64% of patients at George Clare Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 45% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 10 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for George Clare Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated George Clare Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 6 May 2022).

What are the opening times of George Clare Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 4 January 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact George Clare Surgery?

Call 01354 695888. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Swan Drive, New Road, Chatteris, PE16 6EX.

How many patients are registered at George Clare Surgery?

Around 12,107 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of South Fenland PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Central East 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.