GP surgery in Harwich
Harewood Surgery
Harwich Road, Great Oakley, Harwich, CO12 5AD
Scores 62 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 80% of patients say their experience is good and 68% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2024. 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 73
- Easy to get through on the phone62
- Easy to contact online80
- Good experience of getting in touch70
- Did not wait too long for the appointment70
Quality of care 44
- Patients rate the surgery as good54
- Patients got what they needed13
- Doctors and nurses listen19
- Patients trust the staff18
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done100
- Meets NHS clinical targets77
- Children vaccinated on time68
What patients say
107 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
68%
find the phone easy
well above the England average (57%)
80%
say their experience is good
above the England average (77%)
-4
change since last year
2025: 84% · 2026: 80%
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 | 68% | 57% | 90% |
| Easy to contact via website | 71% | 58% | 73% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 55% | 54% | 60% |
| Reception staff helpful | 89% | 85% | 90% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 65% | 31% | 57% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 44% | 42% | 46% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 86% | 84% | 89% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 98% | 93% | 97% |
| Good experience of contacting | 82% | 73% | 91% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 71% | 57% | 81% |
| Waiting time was about right | 78% | 69% | 78% |
| Remote appointment | 43% | 26% | 29% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 82% | 87% | 89% |
| Treated with care and concern | 81% | 86% | 94% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 72% | 75% | 86% |
| Had all the information needed | 93% | 92% | 95% |
| Confidence and trust | 89% | 93% | 97% |
| Involved in decisions | 83% | 92% | 95% |
| Needs were met | 84% | 90% | 92% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 80% | 77% | 84% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 82% | 79% | 72% |
| Supported by local services | 86% | 70% | 75% |
| Discussed managing condition | 55% | 43% | 44% |
| Agreed a care plan | 50% | 46% | 56% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 107 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 29 December 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Harwich Road, Great Oakley, Harwich, CO12 5AD
- Phone
- 01255 880341
- [email protected]
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Stour Estuary PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- F81606 · NHS profile
Access and facilities
- Disabled toilet
- Step-free access
- Wheelchair access
- Car 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 | 19.7% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 8.6% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 9.8% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 3.4% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.8% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 14.9% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 21.1% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 8.7% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 88% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 86% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 76% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 91% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 79% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 69% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 98% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 93% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harewood Surgerythis surgery | – | 62 | 68% | 80% | Yes |
| Mayflower Medical CentreHarwich, CO12 4EX | 3.5 miles | 19 | 41% | 66% | Yes |
| Thorpe SurgeryClacton-on-Sea, CO16 0EA | 3.6 miles | 48 | 66% | 76% | Yes |
| Fronks RD Family SurgeryHarwich, CO12 3RS | 3.9 miles | 24 | 51% | 72% | Yes |
| Walton Medical CentreWalton on the Naze, CO14 8PA | 5.1 miles | 32 | 44% | 71% | Yes |
| Caradoc SurgeryFrinton-on-Sea, CO13 9JT | 5.2 miles | 56 | 50% | 84% | Yes |
| The Holbrook and Shotley PracticeIpswich, IP9 2QS | 5.6 miles | 59 | 62% | 81% | Yes |
| North Clacton Medical PracticeClacton-on-Sea, CO15 4TN | 6.2 miles | 7 | 39% | 60% | Yes |
| The Riverside Health CentreManningtree, CO11 1AA | 6.3 miles | 25 | 33% | 69% | Yes |
| Great Bentley SurgeryColchester, CO7 8PJ | 6.5 miles | 89 | 75% | 88% | Yes |
Great Bentley Surgery is 6.5 miles away, scores 89 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Harewood Surgery taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Harewood Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01255 880341.
How do patients rate Harewood Surgery?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 80% of patients at Harewood Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 68% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 62 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Harewood Surgery?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Harewood Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 1 May 2024).
What are the opening times of Harewood 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 29 December 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Harewood Surgery?
Call 01255 880341. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Harwich Road, Great Oakley, Harwich, CO12 5AD.
How many patients are registered at Harewood Surgery?
Around 2,898 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Stour Estuary PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Essex 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.