GP surgery in Somerset

Glastonbury Health Centre

Glastonbury Health & Dental Clinic, 1 Wells Road, Glastonbury, BA6 9DD

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good5,999 patients

Scores 75 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 85% of patients say their experience is good and 78% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2019. It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 75% of GP surgeries in England. 6th of 8 in Mendip Based on 125 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 88

  • Easy to get through on the phone79
  • Easy to contact online98
  • Good experience of getting in touch72
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment91

Quality of care 52

  • Patients rate the surgery as good70
  • Patients got what they needed52
  • Doctors and nurses listen87
  • Patients trust the staff38
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done9
  • Meets NHS clinical targets19
  • Children vaccinated on time6

What patients say

125 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

78%

find the phone easy

well above 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

Contacted the surgery by phone45%
Had their call answered straight away35%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away39%

The appointment

Were seen the same day46%
Waited more than a week15%
Were seen face to face71%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)53%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 78% 57% 77%
Easy to contact via website 87% 58% 71%
Easy to contact via NHS App 62% 54% 55%
Reception staff helpful 88% 85% 98%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 13% 31% 16%
Sees preferred clinician 32% 42% 39%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 91% 84% 87%
Next steps within 2 days 98% 93% 98%
Good experience of contacting 82% 73% 77%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 71% 57% 59%
Waiting time was about right 88% 69% 83%
Remote appointment 29% 26% 28%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 95% 87% 91%
Treated with care and concern 94% 86% 86%
Considered mental wellbeing 83% 75% 78%
Had all the information needed 92% 92% 93%
Confidence and trust 92% 93% 95%
Involved in decisions 90% 92% 94%
Needs were met 91% 90% 89%
Overall
Overall experience good 85% 77% 81%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 85% 79% 82%
Supported by local services 77% 70% 71%
Discussed managing condition 45% 43% 53%
Agreed a care plan 55% 46% 44%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 125 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 12 May 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Glastonbury Health & Dental Clinic, 1 Wells Road, Glastonbury, BA6 9DD
Phone
01458 834100
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
West Mendip PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
L85047 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • 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 16 January 2019

This rating is 7 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

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

5,999registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
83.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension14.6%15.2%
Diabetes6.2%7.9%
Asthma7.7%6.6%
COPD2.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.2%3.0%
Depression18.0%14.3%
Obesity9.6%13.9%
Smoking18.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4958%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6464%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)59%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)84%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target69%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target51%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check56%78%
Asthma: annual review61%66%

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Wells City Practice is 4.5 miles away, scores 86 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Glastonbury Health Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Glastonbury Health Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01458 834100.

How do patients rate Glastonbury Health Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 85% of patients at Glastonbury Health Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 78% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 75 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Glastonbury Health Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Glastonbury Health Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 16 January 2019).

What are the opening times of Glastonbury Health 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 12 May 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Glastonbury Health Centre?

Call 01458 834100. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Glastonbury Health & Dental Clinic, 1 Wells Road, Glastonbury, BA6 9DD.

How many patients are registered at Glastonbury Health Centre?

Around 5,999 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of West Mendip PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Somerset 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.