GP surgery in Babergh

Hadleigh Health Centre

Market Place, Hadleigh, Ipswich, IP7 5DN

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good16,271 patients

Scores 93 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 90% of patients say their experience is good and 76% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2018. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 93% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 6 in Babergh Based on 106 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 89

  • Easy to get through on the phone76
  • Easy to contact online85
  • Good experience of getting in touch82
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment90

Quality of care 94

  • Patients rate the surgery as good87
  • Patients got what they needed85
  • Doctors and nurses listen90
  • Patients trust the staff77
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done89
  • Meets NHS clinical targets82
  • Children vaccinated on time80

What patients say

106 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

76%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

90%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+5

change since last year

2025: 85% · 2026: 90%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone37%
Had their call answered straight away11%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away44%

The appointment

Were seen the same day45%
Waited more than a week23%
Were seen face to face71%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)49%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 76% 57% 67%
Easy to contact via website 74% 58% 59%
Easy to contact via NHS App 61% 54% 70%
Reception staff helpful 94% 85% 93%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 38% 31% 27%
Sees preferred clinician 58% 42% 41%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 90% 84% 94%
Next steps within 2 days 98% 93% 97%
Good experience of contacting 86% 73% 83%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 64% 57% 66%
Waiting time was about right 87% 69% 84%
Remote appointment 29% 26% 19%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 95% 87% 94%
Treated with care and concern 96% 86% 93%
Considered mental wellbeing 81% 75% 85%
Had all the information needed 99% 92% 97%
Confidence and trust 97% 93% 96%
Involved in decisions 95% 92% 94%
Needs were met 96% 90% 94%
Overall
Overall experience good 90% 77% 85%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 83% 79% 78%
Supported by local services 76% 70% 87%
Discussed managing condition 44% 43% 56%
Agreed a care plan 63% 46% 53%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 106 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 6 July 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Market Place, Hadleigh, Ipswich, IP7 5DN
Phone
01473 822961
Website
www.hadleighhealth.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
South Rural PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
D83037 · 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 23 November 2018

This rating is 7 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?Outstanding
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

16,271registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
85.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension18.9%15.2%
Diabetes7.8%7.9%
Asthma9.8%6.6%
COPD1.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.1%3.0%
Depression13.2%14.3%
Obesity13.8%13.9%
Smoking10.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4976%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6480%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)74%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)91%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target79%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target71%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check87%78%
Asthma: annual review77%66%

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Common questions

Is Hadleigh Health Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Hadleigh Health Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01473 822961.

How do patients rate Hadleigh Health Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 90% of patients at Hadleigh Health Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 76% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 93 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Hadleigh Health Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Hadleigh Health Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 23 November 2018).

What are the opening times of Hadleigh 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 6 July 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Hadleigh Health Centre?

Call 01473 822961 or visit its website, www.hadleighhealth.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Market Place, Hadleigh, Ipswich, IP7 5DN.

How many patients are registered at Hadleigh Health Centre?

Around 16,271 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of South Rural PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Norfolk and Suffolk 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.