GP surgery in Eastleigh

Hamble Valley Health

Satchell Lane, Hamble, Southampton, SO31 4NQ

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good18,433 patients

Scores 12 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 57% of patients say their experience is good and 27% 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.

Poor Scores higher than 12% of GP surgeries in England. 5th of 5 in Eastleigh Based on 179 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 4

  • Easy to get through on the phone4
  • Easy to contact online29
  • Good experience of getting in touch8
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment5

Quality of care 30

  • Patients rate the surgery as good4
  • Patients got what they needed64
  • Doctors and nurses listen60
  • Patients trust the staff68
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done22
  • Meets NHS clinical targets10
  • Children vaccinated on time80

What patients say

179 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

27%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

57%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-10

change since last year

2025: 67% · 2026: 57%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone38%
Had their call answered straight away2%
Gave up or got no answer6%
Knew what would happen next straight away40%

The appointment

Were seen the same day10%
Waited more than a week55%
Were seen face to face82%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)64%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 27% 57% 47%
Easy to contact via website 49% 58% 35%
Easy to contact via NHS App 42% 54% 34%
Reception staff helpful 78% 85% 83%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 15% 31% 11%
Sees preferred clinician 17% 42% 11%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 79% 84% 74%
Next steps within 2 days 91% 93% 97%
Good experience of contacting 56% 73% 60%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 35% 57% 43%
Waiting time was about right 48% 69% 63%
Remote appointment 18% 26% 33%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 90% 87% 85%
Treated with care and concern 84% 86% 78%
Considered mental wellbeing 70% 75% 69%
Had all the information needed 93% 92% 91%
Confidence and trust 96% 93% 98%
Involved in decisions 96% 92% 92%
Needs were met 93% 90% 92%
Overall
Overall experience good 57% 77% 67%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 76% 79% 78%
Supported by local services 66% 70% 75%
Discussed managing condition 34% 43% 33%
Agreed a care plan 24% 46% 21%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 179 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 16 July 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Satchell Lane, Hamble, Southampton, SO31 4NQ
Phone
023 8202 6136
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Hamble Valley Health PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
J82051 · NHS profile

Branch surgeries

Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.

Hedge End Medical Centre
24 Lower Northam Road, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 4FQ
Lowford Centre Surgery
Portsmouth Road, Bursledon, Southampton, SO31 8ES

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Parent and baby room
  • Parent and child parking
  • Baby changing facility
  • 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 20 June 2017

This rating is 9 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

18,433registered patients
Among the best offhow well off the local area is
84.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension15.9%15.2%
Diabetes7.0%7.9%
Asthma6.6%6.6%
COPD1.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.0%3.0%
Depression16.1%14.3%
Obesity12.7%13.9%
Smoking12.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4975%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6473%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)61%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)87%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target68%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target53%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check72%78%
Asthma: annual review57%66%

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The Peartree Practice is 1.8 miles away, scores 66 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Hamble Valley Health taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Hamble Valley Health was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 023 8202 6136.

How do patients rate Hamble Valley Health?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 57% of patients at Hamble Valley Health said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 27% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 12 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Hamble Valley Health?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Hamble Valley Health as Good at its last published inspection (report published 20 June 2017).

What are the opening times of Hamble Valley Health?

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 16 July 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Hamble Valley Health?

Call 023 8202 6136. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Satchell Lane, Hamble, Southampton, SO31 4NQ.

Does Hamble Valley Health have a branch surgery?

Yes. Hamble Valley Health also runs Hedge End Medical Centre (24 Lower Northam Road, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 4FQ) and Lowford Centre Surgery (Portsmouth Road, Bursledon, Southampton, SO31 8ES). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Hamble Valley Health?

Around 18,433 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Hamble Valley Health PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Hampshire and Isle of Wight 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.