GP surgery in Havant
Homewell Curlew Practice
Havant Health Centre, Civic Centre Road, Havant, PO9 2AQ
Scores 45 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 79% of patients say their experience is good and 57% 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 63
- Easy to get through on the phone41
- Easy to contact online71
- Good experience of getting in touch67
- Did not wait too long for the appointment70
Quality of care 21
- Patients rate the surgery as good51
- Patients got what they needed2
- Doctors and nurses listen17
- Patients trust the staff11
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done12
- Meets NHS clinical targets47
- Children vaccinated on time64
What patients say
102 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
57%
find the phone easy
about the England average (57%)
79%
say their experience is good
above the England average (77%)
+14
change since last year
2025: 65% · 2026: 79%
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 | 57% | 57% | 43% |
| Easy to contact via website | 67% | 58% | 49% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 50% | 54% | 28% |
| Reception staff helpful | 91% | 85% | 73% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 27% | 31% | 15% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 25% | 42% | 3% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 87% | 84% | 71% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 94% | 93% | 84% |
| Good experience of contacting | 81% | 73% | 62% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 39% | 57% | 41% |
| Waiting time was about right | 78% | 69% | 66% |
| Remote appointment | 32% | 26% | 48% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 81% | 87% | 82% |
| Treated with care and concern | 84% | 86% | 83% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 73% | 75% | 69% |
| Had all the information needed | 88% | 92% | 86% |
| Confidence and trust | 87% | 93% | 86% |
| Involved in decisions | 85% | 92% | 85% |
| Needs were met | 76% | 90% | 79% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 79% | 77% | 65% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 77% | 79% | 65% |
| Supported by local services | 62% | 70% | 57% |
| Discussed managing condition | 34% | 43% | 37% |
| Agreed a care plan | 49% | 46% | 19% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 102 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 | 7:30am to 6:30pm |
| Tuesday | 7:30am to 6:30pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30am to 6:30pm |
| Thursday | 7:30am to 6:30pm |
| Friday | 7:30am to 6:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 31 July 2026. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Havant Health Centre, Civic Centre Road, Havant, PO9 2AQ
- Phone
- 023 9248 2124
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.homewellpractice.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Strawberry Health PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- J82196 · NHS profile
Access and facilities
- Accessible toilets
- Autism training for staff
- Baby-changing facilities
- Bus stop nearby
- Disability awareness and equality training for staff
- Disabled car parking
- Free on-site car parking
- High-back waiting room chairs
- Lift
- Pharmacy
- Step-free access at entrances and exits
- Step-free access throughout
- Toilets
- Train station nearby
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
The five questions inspectors ask
| Is it safe? | Requires improvement |
| 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 | 15.3% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 10.5% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 8.6% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.8% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 27.4% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 18.0% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 20.6% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 64% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 68% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 68% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 88% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 72% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 55% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 74% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 50% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homewell Curlew Practicethis surgery | – | 45 | 57% | 79% | Yes |
| The Bosmere Medical PracticeHavant, PO9 1DQ | 0.7 miles | 56 | 52% | 83% | Yes |
| Blossom HealthHavant, PO9 3HN | 0.8 miles | 24 | 66% | 74% | Yes |
| Emsworth SurgeryEmsworth, PO10 7DD | 2.0 miles | 70 | 56% | 89% | Yes |
| Rowlands Castle SurgeryRowland's Castle, PO9 6BN | 2.5 miles | 92 | 89% | 95% | Yes |
| Vine Medical GroupWaterlooville, PO7 7AH | 2.7 miles | 1 | 10% | 45% | Yes |
| The Drayton SurgeryPortsmouth, PO6 1PA | 2.9 miles | 57 | 65% | 72% | Yes |
| Oaks HealthcareWaterlooville, PO8 8DL | 2.9 miles | 6 | 22% | 56% | Yes |
| The Village SurgeryWaterlooville, PO8 8XL | 3.1 miles | 98 | 94% | 94% | Yes |
| Southbourne SurgeryEmsworth, PO10 8JH | 3.5 miles | 11 | 22% | 67% | Yes |
The Bosmere Medical Practice is 0.7 miles away, scores 56 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Homewell Curlew Practice taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Homewell Curlew Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 023 9248 2124.
How do patients rate Homewell Curlew Practice?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 79% of patients at Homewell Curlew Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 57% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 45 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Homewell Curlew Practice?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Homewell Curlew Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 12 July 2022).
What are the opening times of Homewell Curlew Practice?
Reception is open Monday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Thursday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Friday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 31 July 2026. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Homewell Curlew Practice?
Call 023 9248 2124 or visit its website, www.homewellpractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Havant Health Centre, Civic Centre Road, Havant, PO9 2AQ.
How many patients are registered at Homewell Curlew Practice?
Around 15,322 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Strawberry Health PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Hampshire and Isle of Wight 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.