GP surgery in Hastings
High Glades Medical Centre
9a Upper Church Road, St. Leonards-on-Sea, TN37 7AT
Scores 20 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 77% of patients say their experience is good and 48% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2022. 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 24
- Easy to get through on the phone25
- Easy to contact online5
- Good experience of getting in touch35
- Did not wait too long for the appointment34
Quality of care 18
- Patients rate the surgery as good41
- Patients got what they needed15
- Doctors and nurses listen6
- Patients trust the staff46
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done18
- Meets NHS clinical targets4
- Children vaccinated on time25
What patients say
106 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
48%
find the phone easy
well below the England average (57%)
76%
say their experience is good
about the England average (77%)
+6
change since last year
2025: 71% · 2026: 77%
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 | 48% | 57% | 35% |
| Easy to contact via website | 32% | 58% | 23% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 49% | 54% | 12% |
| Reception staff helpful | 88% | 85% | 85% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 28% | 31% | 35% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 52% | 42% | 28% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 83% | 84% | 81% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 96% | 93% | 95% |
| Good experience of contacting | 70% | 73% | 67% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 32% | 57% | 33% |
| Waiting time was about right | 66% | 69% | 82% |
| Remote appointment | 44% | 26% | 38% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 75% | 87% | 88% |
| Treated with care and concern | 83% | 86% | 85% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 72% | 75% | 66% |
| Had all the information needed | 94% | 92% | 90% |
| Confidence and trust | 93% | 93% | 91% |
| Involved in decisions | 89% | 92% | 84% |
| Needs were met | 85% | 90% | 81% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 76% | 77% | 71% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 82% | 79% | 66% |
| Supported by local services | 59% | 70% | 62% |
| Discussed managing condition | 30% | 43% | 35% |
| Agreed a care plan | 28% | 46% | 34% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 106 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 | 8:30am to 6:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am to 6:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am to 6:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am to 8:30pm |
| Friday | 8:30am to 6:30pm |
| Saturday | 8:30am to 12:30pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 15 August 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- 9a Upper Church Road, St. Leonards-on-Sea, TN37 7AT
- Phone
- 01424 754678
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Hastings & St Leonards PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- G81074 · NHS profile
Branch surgery
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- High Glades Medical Centre (St Leonards)
- St. Leonards Medical Centre, 126 Bexhill Road, St. Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 8BL
Access and facilities
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Step-free access
- Wheelchair access
- Car parking
- Disabled 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 | 17.3% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 8.6% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 3.3% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.1% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 18.8% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 14.1% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 17.1% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 69% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 70% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 59% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 85% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 63% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 52% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 61% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 60% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Glades Medical Centrethis surgery | – | 20 | 48% | 77% | Yes |
| Sedlescombe HouseSt. Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 0TA | 0.8 miles | 89 | 90% | 84% | Yes |
| South Saxon House SurgerySt. Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 9TE | 1.3 miles | 67 | 75% | 84% | Yes |
| The Station PracticeHastings, TN34 1BA | 1.9 miles | 2 | 27% | 67% | Yes |
| Carisbrooke SurgerySt. Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 8BL | 2.0 miles | 75 | 69% | 87% | Yes |
| Priory Road SurgeryHastings, TN34 3JJ | 2.1 miles | 82 | 75% | 89% | No |
| Hastings Old Town SurgeryHastings, TN34 3DW | 2.4 miles | 5 | 13% | 61% | Yes |
| The Hill SurgeryHastings, TN35 5BH | 2.6 miles | 11 | 28% | 63% | Yes |
| Sedlescombe & Westfield SurgeriesBattle, TN33 0PW | 3.9 miles | 60 | 61% | 81% | Yes |
| Martins Oak SurgeryBattle, TN33 0EA | 4.0 miles | 95 | 86% | 94% | Yes |
Sedlescombe House is 0.8 miles away, scores 89 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is High Glades Medical Centre taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), High Glades Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01424 754678.
How do patients rate High Glades Medical Centre?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 77% of patients at High Glades Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 48% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 20 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for High Glades Medical Centre?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated High Glades Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 26 July 2022).
What are the opening times of High Glades Medical Centre?
Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8:30am to 8:30pm, Friday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Saturday 8:30am to 12:30pm, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 15 August 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact High Glades Medical Centre?
Call 01424 754678. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 9a Upper Church Road, St. Leonards-on-Sea, TN37 7AT.
Does High Glades Medical Centre have a branch surgery?
Yes. High Glades Medical Centre also runs High Glades Medical Centre (St Leonards) (St. Leonards Medical Centre, 126 Bexhill Road, St. Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 8BL). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at High Glades Medical Centre?
Around 18,677 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Hastings & St Leonards PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Surrey and Sussex 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.