GP surgery in South Norfolk

Hingham Surgery

Hardingham Street, Hingham, Norwich, NR9 4JB

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good7,816 patients

Scores 100 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 99% of patients say their experience is good and 99% 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.

Excellent Scores higher than 100% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 12 in South Norfolk Based on 122 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 100

  • Easy to get through on the phone100
  • Easy to contact online99
  • Good experience of getting in touch100
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment99

Quality of care 99

  • Patients rate the surgery as good100
  • Patients got what they needed100
  • Doctors and nurses listen100
  • Patients trust the staff99
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done92
  • Meets NHS clinical targets58
  • Children vaccinated on time66

What patients say

122 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

99%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

99%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+2

change since last year

2025: 97% · 2026: 99%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone63%
Had their call answered straight away33%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away84%

The appointment

Were seen the same day17%
Waited more than a week21%
Were seen face to face89%
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 99% 57% 99%
Easy to contact via website 94% 58% 93%
Easy to contact via NHS App 90% 54% 85%
Reception staff helpful 97% 85% 100%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 44% 31% 41%
Sees preferred clinician 96% 42% 85%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 97% 84% 97%
Next steps within 2 days 98% 93% 98%
Good experience of contacting 100% 73% 99%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 94% 57% 93%
Waiting time was about right 97% 69% 96%
Remote appointment 12% 26% 12%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 100% 87% 94%
Treated with care and concern 99% 86% 95%
Considered mental wellbeing 94% 75% 87%
Had all the information needed 100% 92% 97%
Confidence and trust 100% 93% 96%
Involved in decisions 100% 92% 96%
Needs were met 100% 90% 98%
Overall
Overall experience good 99% 77% 97%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 92% 79% 95%
Supported by local services 92% 70% 90%
Discussed managing condition 59% 43% 52%
Agreed a care plan 49% 46% 65%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 122 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 8pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 13 September 2018. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Hardingham Street, Hingham, Norwich, NR9 4JB
Phone
01953 850237
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.hinghamsurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Ketts Oak PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
D82085 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • 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 6 December 2016

This rating is 9 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

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

7,816registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
84.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension21.3%15.2%
Diabetes8.1%7.9%
Asthma8.5%6.6%
COPD1.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.3%3.0%
Depression10.9%14.3%
Obesity13.2%13.9%
Smoking8.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4981%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6480%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)66%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)91%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target82%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target64%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check90%78%
Asthma: annual review80%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Hingham Surgerythis surgery10099%99%Yes
Attleborough SurgeryAttleborough, NR17 2AS4.8 miles1230%62%Yes
Shipdham SurgeryThetford, IP25 7LA5.1 miles9693%93%Yes
Windmill SurgeryWymondham, NR18 0AF5.4 miles7869%87%Yes
Wymondham Medical PartnershipWymondham, NR18 0RF5.7 miles5455%81%Yes
Mattishall and Lenwade SurgeriesDereham, NR20 3QA5.7 miles3436%75%Yes
Watton Medical PracticeThetford, IP25 6FA6.8 miles1840%63%Yes
Orchard SurgeryDereham, NR19 1AE7.1 miles618%52%Yes
Theatre Royal SurgeryDereham, NR19 2EN7.3 miles7965%86%Yes
E Harling & Kenninghall Medical PracticeNorwich, NR16 2AD10.1 miles017%54%Yes

Common questions

Is Hingham Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Hingham Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01953 850237.

How do patients rate Hingham Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 99% of patients at Hingham Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 99% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 100 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Hingham Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Hingham Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 6 December 2016).

What are the opening times of Hingham Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 8pm, 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 13 September 2018. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Hingham Surgery?

Call 01953 850237 or visit its website, www.hinghamsurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Hardingham Street, Hingham, Norwich, NR9 4JB.

How many patients are registered at Hingham Surgery?

Around 7,816 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Ketts Oak PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Norfolk and Suffolk 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.