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Hillview Family Practice

Hartcliffe Health Centre, Hareclive Road, Hartcliffe, Bristol, BS13 0JP

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good7,415 patients

Scores 14 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 72% of patients say their experience is good and 47% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2026. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 14% of GP surgeries in England. 23rd of 27 in Bristol Based on 91 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 20

  • Easy to get through on the phone23
  • Easy to contact online18
  • Good experience of getting in touch30
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment27

Quality of care 10

  • Patients rate the surgery as good26
  • Patients got what they needed8
  • Doctors and nurses listen34
  • Patients trust the staff4
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done9
  • Meets NHS clinical targets6
  • Children vaccinated on time48

What patients say

91 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

47%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

72%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

+1

change since last year

2025: 71% · 2026: 72%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone77%
Had their call answered straight away8%
Gave up or got no answer11%
Knew what would happen next straight away56%

The appointment

Were seen the same day35%
Waited more than a week28%
Were seen face to face58%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)80%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 47% 57% 53%
Easy to contact via website 42% 58% 33%
Easy to contact via NHS App 48% 54% 54%
Reception staff helpful 76% 85% 70%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 48% 31% 32%
Sees preferred clinician 22% 42% 50%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 77% 84% 64%
Next steps within 2 days 92% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 68% 73% 55%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 62% 57% 57%
Waiting time was about right 63% 69% 68%
Remote appointment 42% 26% 43%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 85% 87% 89%
Treated with care and concern 82% 86% 81%
Considered mental wellbeing 73% 75% 67%
Had all the information needed 92% 92% 86%
Confidence and trust 83% 93% 92%
Involved in decisions 87% 92% 90%
Needs were met 82% 90% 87%
Overall
Overall experience good 72% 77% 71%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 56% 79% 57%
Supported by local services 45% 70% 53%
Discussed managing condition 46% 43% 54%
Agreed a care plan 52% 46% 46%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 91 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 24 July 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Hartcliffe Health Centre, Hareclive Road, Hartcliffe, Bristol, BS13 0JP
Phone
0117 301 5240
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
L81041 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 2 February 2026

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

7,415registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
80.6years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension11.3%15.2%
Diabetes9.6%7.9%
Asthma8.0%6.6%
COPD3.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.8%3.0%
Depression27.4%14.3%
Obesity15.0%13.9%
Smoking27.4%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4970%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6470%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)63%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)85%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target72%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target41%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check65%78%
Asthma: annual review53%66%

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Hartwood Healthcare is under 0.1 miles away, scores 43 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Hillview Family Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Hillview Family Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0117 301 5240.

How do patients rate Hillview Family Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 72% of patients at Hillview Family Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 47% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 14 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Hillview Family Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Hillview Family Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 2 February 2026).

What are the opening times of Hillview Family Practice?

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 24 July 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Hillview Family Practice?

Call 0117 301 5240. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Hartcliffe Health Centre, Hareclive Road, Hartcliffe, Bristol, BS13 0JP.

How many patients are registered at Hillview Family Practice?

Around 7,415 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.