GP surgery in Pool and Illogan

Harris Memorial Surgery

Robartes Terrace, Illogan, Redruth, TR16 4RX

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good6,305 patientsOpen Saturdays

Scores 29 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 77% of patients say their experience is good and 59% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2025. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 29% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 2 in Pool and Illogan Based on 173 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 41

  • Easy to get through on the phone44
  • Easy to contact online79
  • Good experience of getting in touch43
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment28

Quality of care 17

  • Patients rate the surgery as good41
  • Patients got what they needed18
  • Doctors and nurses listen17
  • Patients trust the staff29
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done8
  • Meets NHS clinical targets2
  • Children vaccinated on time24

What patients say

173 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

59%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

77%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

-5

change since last year

2025: 82% · 2026: 77%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone51%
Had their call answered straight away21%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away45%

The appointment

Were seen the same day26%
Waited more than a week40%
Were seen face to face68%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)65%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 59% 57% 62%
Easy to contact via website 71% 58% 59%
Easy to contact via NHS App 61% 54% 60%
Reception staff helpful 90% 85% 87%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 30% 31% 29%
Sees preferred clinician 26% 42% 41%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 84% 84% 89%
Next steps within 2 days 90% 93% 89%
Good experience of contacting 73% 73% 79%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 53% 57% 44%
Waiting time was about right 64% 69% 65%
Remote appointment 32% 26% 26%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 81% 87% 83%
Treated with care and concern 82% 86% 82%
Considered mental wellbeing 71% 75% 80%
Had all the information needed 89% 92% 92%
Confidence and trust 91% 93% 91%
Involved in decisions 85% 92% 92%
Needs were met 85% 90% 89%
Overall
Overall experience good 77% 77% 82%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 74% 79% 80%
Supported by local services 61% 70% 80%
Discussed managing condition 38% 43% 45%
Agreed a care plan 43% 46% 38%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 173 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 8pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
Saturday9am to 1pm
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 12 May 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Robartes Terrace, Illogan, Redruth, TR16 4RX
Phone
01209 842449
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.harrismemorialsurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
NHS code
L82620 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

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

Lanner
Lanner Surgery, Lanner Moor, Redruth, TR16 6HT

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bariatric equipment: weight support
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Cycle parking
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Step-free access throughout
  • Toilets
  • Translation services

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 21 March 2025

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

6,305registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
83.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension17.9%15.2%
Diabetes9.1%7.9%
Asthma8.2%6.6%
COPD2.9%1.9%
Coronary heart disease5.8%3.0%
Depression20.1%14.3%
Obesity16.4%13.9%
Smoking13.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4971%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6466%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)65%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)91%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target73%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target56%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check74%78%
Asthma: annual review49%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Harris Memorial Surgerythis surgery2959%77%Yes
Carn to Coast Health CentresRedruth, TR15 3DU1.4 miles224%54%Yes
Leatside Health CentreRedruth, TR15 1AU1.8 miles4248%75%Yes
Veor SurgeryCamborne, TR14 8SN2.9 miles2359%71%Yes
Chacewater Health CentreTruro, TR4 8QS5.0 miles9287%95%Yes
St. Agnes SurgerySt. Agnes, TR5 0TN5.3 miles8468%93%Yes
Godolphin HealthCamborne, TR14 0LB5.4 miles7855%87%Yes
Bodriggy Health CentreHayle, TR27 4PB7.6 miles8584%90%Yes
Carnon Downs SurgeryTruro, TR3 6JD7.9 miles8083%87%Yes
Perranporth SurgeryPerranporth, TR6 0PS8.4 miles7369%85%Yes

Leatside Health Centre is 1.8 miles away, scores 42 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Harris Memorial Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Harris Memorial Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01209 842449.

How do patients rate Harris Memorial Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 77% of patients at Harris Memorial Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 59% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 29 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Harris Memorial Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Harris Memorial Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 21 March 2025).

What are the opening times of Harris Memorial Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 8pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday 9am to 1pm, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 12 May 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Harris Memorial Surgery?

Call 01209 842449 or visit its website, www.harrismemorialsurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Robartes Terrace, Illogan, Redruth, TR16 4RX.

Does Harris Memorial Surgery have a branch surgery?

Yes. Harris Memorial Surgery also runs Lanner (Lanner Surgery, Lanner Moor, Redruth, TR16 6HT). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Harris Memorial Surgery?

Around 6,305 patients are registered (January 2025).

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.