GP surgery in Berkhamsted

Gossoms End Surgery

Victory Road, Berkhamsted, HP4 1DL

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good3,218 patients

Scores 71 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 82% of patients say their experience is good and 74% 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.

Good Scores higher than 71% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 2 in Berkhamsted 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 78

  • Easy to get through on the phone73
  • Easy to contact online67
  • Good experience of getting in touch62
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment86

Quality of care 59

  • Patients rate the surgery as good61
  • Patients got what they needed43
  • Doctors and nurses listen24
  • Patients trust the staff41
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done93
  • Meets NHS clinical targets71
  • Children vaccinated on time76

What patients say

112 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

74%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

82%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+13

change since last year

2025: 70% · 2026: 82%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone74%
Had their call answered straight away17%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away72%

The appointment

Were seen the same day20%
Waited more than a week17%
Were seen face to face61%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)70%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 74% 57% 73%
Easy to contact via website 65% 58% 57%
Easy to contact via NHS App 83% 54% 63%
Reception staff helpful 91% 85% 84%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 43% 31% 39%
Sees preferred clinician 57% 42% 65%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 91% 84% 91%
Next steps within 2 days 94% 93% 94%
Good experience of contacting 79% 73% 80%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 68% 57% 46%
Waiting time was about right 85% 69% 77%
Remote appointment 40% 26% 37%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 83% 87% 78%
Treated with care and concern 82% 86% 79%
Considered mental wellbeing 62% 75% 64%
Had all the information needed 87% 92% 85%
Confidence and trust 92% 93% 92%
Involved in decisions 86% 92% 83%
Needs were met 90% 90% 88%
Overall
Overall experience good 82% 77% 70%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 79% 79% 80%
Supported by local services 68% 70% 56%
Discussed managing condition 31% 43% 34%
Agreed a care plan 48% 46% 38%

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 19 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Victory Road, Berkhamsted, HP4 1DL
Phone
01442 866148
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.gossomsendsurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Alpha PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
E82652 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • 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 8 December 2023

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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

3,218registered patients
Among the best offhow well off the local area is
85.6years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension15.8%15.2%
Diabetes7.1%7.9%
Asthma4.9%6.6%
COPD1.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.8%3.0%
Depression15.9%14.3%
Obesity11.2%13.9%
Smoking10.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4981%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6477%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)72%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)87%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target78%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target69%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check94%78%
Asthma: annual review83%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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Gossoms End Surgerythis surgery7174%82%Yes
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Archway SurgeryHemel Hempstead, HP3 0HJ3.5 miles8295%82%Yes
Parkwood SurgeryHemel Hempstead, HP1 2LD3.5 miles013%42%Yes
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Water Meadow SurgeryChesham, HP5 1ET4.5 miles6460%79%Yes
Fernville SurgeryHemel Hempstead, HP2 5BL4.6 miles7971%87%Yes
Lincoln House SurgeryHemel Hempstead, HP3 9SQ5.0 miles1136%67%Yes

Archway Surgery is 3.5 miles away, scores 82 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Gossoms End Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Gossoms End Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01442 866148.

How do patients rate Gossoms End Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 82% of patients at Gossoms End Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 74% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 71 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Gossoms End Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Gossoms End Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 8 December 2023).

What are the opening times of Gossoms End Surgery?

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 19 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Gossoms End Surgery?

Call 01442 866148 or visit its website, www.gossomsendsurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Victory Road, Berkhamsted, HP4 1DL.

How many patients are registered at Gossoms End Surgery?

Around 3,218 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Alpha 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.