GP surgery in Stanford-le-Hope

Hassengate Medical Centre

Southend Road, Stanford-le-Hope, SS17 0PH

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good12,984 patients

Scores 49 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 79% of patients say their experience is good and 56% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2016. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 49% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 4 in Stanford-le-Hope Based on 141 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 44

  • Easy to get through on the phone40
  • Easy to contact online56
  • Good experience of getting in touch37
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment54

Quality of care 56

  • Patients rate the surgery as good50
  • Patients got what they needed32
  • Doctors and nurses listen56
  • Patients trust the staff50
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done98
  • Meets NHS clinical targets47
  • Children vaccinated on time66

What patients say

141 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

56%

find the phone easy

about the England average (57%)

79%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+18

change since last year

2025: 62% · 2026: 79%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone44%
Had their call answered straight away5%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away56%

The appointment

Were seen the same day16%
Waited more than a week27%
Were seen face to face79%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)56%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 56% 57% 40%
Easy to contact via website 61% 58% 29%
Easy to contact via NHS App 60% 54% 39%
Reception staff helpful 89% 85% 74%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 36% 31% 31%
Sees preferred clinician 49% 42% 15%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 82% 84% 55%
Next steps within 2 days 97% 93% 97%
Good experience of contacting 71% 73% 50%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 55% 57% 40%
Waiting time was about right 73% 69% 41%
Remote appointment 21% 26% 26%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 89% 87% 84%
Treated with care and concern 84% 86% 85%
Considered mental wellbeing 72% 75% 70%
Had all the information needed 92% 92% 88%
Confidence and trust 94% 93% 87%
Involved in decisions 91% 92% 88%
Needs were met 88% 90% 86%
Overall
Overall experience good 79% 77% 62%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 86% 79% 74%
Supported by local services 71% 70% 50%
Discussed managing condition 43% 43% 32%
Agreed a care plan 43% 46% 56%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 141 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6:30pm
Tuesday7am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 8 March 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Southend Road, Stanford-le-Hope, SS17 0PH
Phone
01375 808210
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.hassengatemedicalcentre.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Stanford-le-Hope PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F81153 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Pram park
  • 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 26 April 2016

This rating is 10 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

12,984registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
83.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension19.3%15.2%
Diabetes8.7%7.9%
Asthma8.4%6.6%
COPD2.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.9%3.0%
Depression16.1%14.3%
Obesity18.4%13.9%
Smoking10.8%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4982%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6482%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)78%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)92%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target86%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target72%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check85%78%
Asthma: annual review77%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Hassengate Medical Centrethis surgery4956%79%Yes
Neera Medical CentreStanford-le-Hope, SS17 0BY0.4 miles4259%77%Yes
Dr Devaraja VC PracticeStanford-le-Hope, SS17 7DZ0.7 miles9598%93%Yes
Horndon-on-the-Hill SurgeryStanford-le-Hope, SS17 8LB1.0 miles5967%81%Yes
Southend Road SurgeryStanford-le-Hope, SS17 7QQ1.4 miles6872%93%Yes
Orsett SurgeryGrays, RM16 3ET2.7 miles2957%73%Yes
The Rigg-Milner Medical CentreTilbury, RM18 8SD2.8 miles441%52%Yes
The Knares Medical PracticeBasildon, SS16 5SB3.2 miles1024%67%Yes
Dr Salako and PartnersBasildon, SS16 6SA3.3 miles4346%77%Yes
Dr GC Chajed's PracticeBasildon, SS16 5AD3.5 miles6068%84%Yes

Dr Devaraja VC Practice is 0.7 miles away, scores 95 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Hassengate Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Hassengate Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01375 808210.

How do patients rate Hassengate Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 79% of patients at Hassengate Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 56% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 49 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Hassengate Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Hassengate Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 26 April 2016).

What are the opening times of Hassengate Medical Centre?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 7am 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 8 March 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Hassengate Medical Centre?

Call 01375 808210 or visit its website, www.hassengatemedicalcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Southend Road, Stanford-le-Hope, SS17 0PH.

How many patients are registered at Hassengate Medical Centre?

Around 12,984 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Stanford-le-Hope 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.