GP surgery in Tonbridge and Malling

Hadlow Medical Centre

Old School, School Lane, Hadlow, Tonbridge, TN11 0ET

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good3,578 patients

Scores 96 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 91% of patients say their experience is good and 89% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2017. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 96% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 7 in Tonbridge and Malling Based on 96 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 93

  • Easy to get through on the phone94
  • Easy to contact online34
  • Good experience of getting in touch93
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment95

Quality of care 96

  • Patients rate the surgery as good90
  • Patients got what they needed100
  • Doctors and nurses listen99
  • Patients trust the staff99
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done66
  • Meets NHS clinical targets75
  • Children vaccinated on time71

What patients say

96 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

89%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

91%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+4

change since last year

2025: 88% · 2026: 91%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone84%
Had their call answered straight away13%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away84%

The appointment

Were seen the same day54%
Waited more than a week12%
Were seen face to face76%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)83%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 89% 57% 74%
Easy to contact via website 51% 58% 32%
Easy to contact via NHS App 56% 54% 57%
Reception staff helpful 95% 85% 86%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 51% 31% 37%
Sees preferred clinician 77% 42% 55%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 93% 84% 88%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 91% 73% 81%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 72% 57% 60%
Waiting time was about right 91% 69% 79%
Remote appointment 24% 26% 16%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 99% 87% 87%
Treated with care and concern 94% 86% 88%
Considered mental wellbeing 83% 75% 79%
Had all the information needed 98% 92% 89%
Confidence and trust 100% 93% 89%
Involved in decisions 100% 92% 89%
Needs were met 100% 90% 92%
Overall
Overall experience good 91% 77% 88%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 75% 79% 89%
Supported by local services 91% 70% 72%
Discussed managing condition 50% 43% 49%
Agreed a care plan 51% 46% 38%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 96 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 28 June 2012. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Old School, School Lane, Hadlow, Tonbridge, TN11 0ET
Phone
01732 667443
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Tonbridge PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
G82754 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Children’s play area
  • Cycle parking
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • Enhanced lighting
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • Off-site car parking nearby
  • Sign language interpreter available online
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 31 May 2017

This rating is 9 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?Good
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

3,578registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
85.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension17.0%15.2%
Diabetes8.5%7.9%
Asthma7.1%6.6%
COPD2.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.0%3.0%
Depression17.8%14.3%
Obesity13.3%13.9%
Smoking13.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4972%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6476%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)69%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target83%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target69%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check90%78%
Asthma: annual review60%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Hadlow Medical Centrethis surgery9689%91%Yes
Warders Medical CentreTonbridge, TN9 1LA3.1 miles6258%82%Yes
Tonbridge Medical GroupTonbridge, TN9 1EP3.6 miles4668%83%Yes
Woodlands Health CentreTonbridge, TN12 6AX3.6 miles1634%70%Yes
YaldingMaidstone, ME18 6ES4.0 miles2954%75%Yes
Hildenborough Medical GroupTonbridge, TN11 9HL4.1 miles3345%78%Yes
West Malling Group PracticeWest Malling, ME19 4JF4.3 miles632%64%Yes
WateringburyMaidstone, ME18 5SS4.4 miles6266%84%Yes
Borough Green Medical PracticeSevenoaks, TN15 8RQ4.8 miles6974%89%Yes
Waterfield House SurgeryTunbridge Wells, TN2 4LR5.3 miles5854%77%Yes

Common questions

Is Hadlow Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Hadlow Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01732 667443.

How do patients rate Hadlow Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 91% of patients at Hadlow Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 89% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 96 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Hadlow Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Hadlow Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 31 May 2017).

What are the opening times of Hadlow Medical 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 28 June 2012. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Hadlow Medical Centre?

Call 01732 667443. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Old School, School Lane, Hadlow, Tonbridge, TN11 0ET.

How many patients are registered at Hadlow Medical Centre?

Around 3,578 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Tonbridge PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Kent and Medway 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.