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Hartwood Healthcare

Hareclive Road, Bristol, BS13 0JP

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good8,689 patients

Scores 43 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 84% of patients say their experience is good and 62% 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.

Average Scores higher than 43% of GP surgeries in England. 14th of 27 in Bristol Based on 110 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 42

  • Easy to get through on the phone51
  • Easy to contact online49
  • Good experience of getting in touch49
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment27

Quality of care 45

  • Patients rate the surgery as good68
  • Patients got what they needed30
  • Doctors and nurses listen55
  • Patients trust the staff23
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done36
  • Meets NHS clinical targets30
  • Children vaccinated on time35

What patients say

110 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

62%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

84%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+4

change since last year

2025: 80% · 2026: 84%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone64%
Had their call answered straight away8%
Gave up or got no answer5%
Knew what would happen next straight away78%

The appointment

Were seen the same day43%
Waited more than a week24%
Were seen face to face73%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)70%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 62% 57% 55%
Easy to contact via website 58% 58% 34%
Easy to contact via NHS App 61% 54% 41%
Reception staff helpful 84% 85% 78%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 43% 31% 40%
Sees preferred clinician 52% 42% 19%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 81% 84% 64%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 75% 73% 62%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 51% 57% 50%
Waiting time was about right 63% 69% 69%
Remote appointment 27% 26% 25%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 89% 87% 85%
Treated with care and concern 89% 86% 84%
Considered mental wellbeing 85% 75% 84%
Had all the information needed 93% 92% 87%
Confidence and trust 90% 93% 94%
Involved in decisions 92% 92% 95%
Needs were met 88% 90% 87%
Overall
Overall experience good 84% 77% 80%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 75% 79% 69%
Supported by local services 70% 70% 54%
Discussed managing condition 48% 43% 37%
Agreed a care plan 53% 46% 36%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 110 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8:30am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm
Tuesday8:30am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm
Wednesday8:30am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm
Thursday8:30am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm
Friday8:30am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 28 June 2012. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Hareclive Road, Bristol, BS13 0JP
Phone
0117 301 5226
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Swift PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
L81083 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 10 January 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

8,689registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
80.6years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension13.5%15.2%
Diabetes8.8%7.9%
Asthma8.0%6.6%
COPD3.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.5%3.0%
Depression21.9%14.3%
Obesity13.0%13.9%
Smoking25.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4973%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6477%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)70%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)88%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target78%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target54%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check69%78%
Asthma: annual review57%66%

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Wells Road Surgery is 2.5 miles away, scores 59 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Hartwood Healthcare taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Hartwood Healthcare was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0117 301 5226.

How do patients rate Hartwood Healthcare?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 84% of patients at Hartwood Healthcare said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 62% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 43 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Hartwood Healthcare?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Hartwood Healthcare as Good at its last published inspection (report published 10 January 2017).

What are the opening times of Hartwood Healthcare?

Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm, Thursday 8:30am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm, Friday 8:30am to 12:30pm 1:30pm 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 Hartwood Healthcare?

Call 0117 301 5226. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Hareclive Road, Bristol, BS13 0JP.

How many patients are registered at Hartwood Healthcare?

Around 8,689 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Swift PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire 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.