GP surgery in Gloucester
Gloucester Health Access Centre
Quayside House, Quay Street, Gloucester, GL1 2TZ
Scores 24 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 69% of patients say their experience is good and 52% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2023. 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 32
- Easy to get through on the phone32
- Easy to contact online50
- Good experience of getting in touch46
- Did not wait too long for the appointment25
Quality of care 17
- Patients rate the surgery as good18
- Patients got what they needed21
- Doctors and nurses listen70
- Patients trust the staff50
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done1
- Meets NHS clinical targets12
- Children vaccinated on time19
What patients say
99 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
52%
find the phone easy
below the England average (57%)
68%
say their experience is good
well below the England average (77%)
-4
change since last year
2025: 72% · 2026: 69%
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 | 52% | 57% | 52% |
| Easy to contact via website | 58% | 58% | 45% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 62% | 54% | 40% |
| Reception staff helpful | 89% | 85% | 81% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 26% | 31% | 27% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 53% | 42% | 25% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 83% | 84% | 69% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 99% | 93% | 92% |
| Good experience of contacting | 74% | 73% | 66% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 59% | 57% | 50% |
| Waiting time was about right | 62% | 69% | 57% |
| Remote appointment | 34% | 26% | 37% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 91% | 87% | 85% |
| Treated with care and concern | 87% | 86% | 81% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 82% | 75% | 72% |
| Had all the information needed | 93% | 92% | 87% |
| Confidence and trust | 93% | 93% | 86% |
| Involved in decisions | 91% | 92% | 84% |
| Needs were met | 86% | 90% | 78% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 68% | 77% | 72% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 75% | 79% | 59% |
| Supported by local services | 57% | 70% | 52% |
| Discussed managing condition | 44% | 43% | 54% |
| Agreed a care plan | 49% | 46% | 32% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 99 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 | 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 |
Confirmed by the surgery on 10 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Quayside House, Quay Street, Gloucester, GL1 2TZ
- Phone
- 01452 336290
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.ghac.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Gloucester Inner City PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- Y02519 · NHS profile
Branch surgery
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- Matson Lane Surgery
- Matson Lane, Matson, Gloucester, GL4 6DX
Access and facilities
- Braille translation service
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Induction loop
- Signing service
- Step-free access
- Text relay
- Wheelchair access
- Baby changing facility
- Parent and baby room
- Baby changing facility
- Car parking
- Cycle parking
- Disabled parking
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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? | Good |
| Is it well-led? | Good |
About the patients
NHS records for the people registered here
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 10.0% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 7.8% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 1.8% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 12.6% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 13.6% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 29.2% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 50% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 58% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 55% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 80% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 65% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 52% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 65% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 47% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester Health Access Centrethis surgery | – | 24 | 52% | 69% | Yes |
| Severnside Medical PracticeGloucester, GL1 2TZ | under 0.1 miles | 30 | 40% | 76% | Yes |
| The Homeless Healthcare TeamGloucester, GL1 1LY | 0.5 miles | – | – | – | No |
| Kingsholm SurgeryGloucester, GL1 3EN | 0.6 miles | 17 | 62% | 69% | Yes |
| Partners in Health, Pavilion Family DrsGloucester, GL1 5JJ | 1.0 miles | 32 | 55% | 78% | Yes |
| Rosebank SurgeryGloucester, GL1 5JQ | 1.0 miles | 22 | 32% | 71% | Yes |
| Aspen Medical PracticeGloucester, GL1 3PX | 1.1 miles | 23 | 46% | 75% | Yes |
| Longlevens SurgeryGloucester, GL2 0AJ | 1.8 miles | 60 | 77% | 81% | Yes |
| The Alney PracticeGloucester, GL2 8DH | 2.3 miles | 34 | 55% | 73% | Yes |
| Hucclecote SurgeryGloucester, GL3 3HB | 2.5 miles | 31 | 61% | 72% | Yes |
Longlevens Surgery is 1.8 miles away, scores 60 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Gloucester Health Access Centre taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Gloucester Health Access Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01452 336290.
How do patients rate Gloucester Health Access Centre?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 69% of patients at Gloucester Health Access Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 52% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 24 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Gloucester Health Access Centre?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Gloucester Health Access Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 11 September 2023).
What are the opening times of Gloucester Health Access 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 10 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Gloucester Health Access Centre?
Call 01452 336290 or visit its website, www.ghac.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Quayside House, Quay Street, Gloucester, GL1 2TZ.
Does Gloucester Health Access Centre have a branch surgery?
Yes. Gloucester Health Access Centre also runs Matson Lane Surgery (Matson Lane, Matson, Gloucester, GL4 6DX). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at Gloucester Health Access Centre?
Around 9,952 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Gloucester Inner City PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Gloucestershire 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.