GP surgery in Weston-super-Mare

Horizon Health Centre

68 Lonsdale Avenue, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 3SJ

Not taking on new patientsInspection: Good5,679 patients

Scores 21 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 71% of patients say their experience is good and 53% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2024. It is not taking on new patients at the moment.

Below average Scores higher than 21% of GP surgeries in England. 5th of 7 in Weston-super-Mare Based on 107 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 24

  • Easy to get through on the phone33
  • Easy to contact online44
  • Good experience of getting in touch21
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment26

Quality of care 22

  • Patients rate the surgery as good23
  • Patients got what they needed30
  • Doctors and nurses listen24
  • Patients trust the staff13
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done36
  • Meets NHS clinical targets86
  • Children vaccinated on time42

What patients say

107 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

53%

find the phone easy

below the England average (57%)

71%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

+4

change since last year

2025: 66% · 2026: 71%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone36%
Had their call answered straight away14%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away46%

The appointment

Were seen the same day28%
Waited more than a week21%
Were seen face to face71%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)47%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 53% 57% 42%
Easy to contact via website 56% 58% 40%
Easy to contact via NHS App 61% 54% 57%
Reception staff helpful 75% 85% 77%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 29% 31% 29%
Sees preferred clinician 44% 42% 27%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 86% 84% 78%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 65% 73% 61%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 46% 57% 45%
Waiting time was about right 63% 69% 56%
Remote appointment 29% 26% 30%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 83% 87% 86%
Treated with care and concern 81% 86% 79%
Considered mental wellbeing 74% 75% 72%
Had all the information needed 89% 92% 84%
Confidence and trust 87% 93% 89%
Involved in decisions 93% 92% 87%
Needs were met 88% 90% 86%
Overall
Overall experience good 71% 77% 66%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 70% 79% 72%
Supported by local services 63% 70% 56%
Discussed managing condition 50% 43% 25%
Agreed a care plan 44% 46% 50%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 107 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 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 28 June 2012. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
68 Lonsdale Avenue, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 3SJ
Phone
0345 350 3973
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Pier Health PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
L81670 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Car parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 4 October 2024

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

5,679registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
80.6years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension11.7%15.2%
Diabetes10.5%7.9%
Asthma9.1%6.6%
COPD4.1%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.3%3.0%
Depression29.4%14.3%
Obesity24.1%13.9%
Smoking32.3%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4972%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6470%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)59%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target69%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target55%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check83%78%
Asthma: annual review72%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Horizon Health Centrethis surgery2153%71%No
Tudor Lodge SurgeryWeston-super-Mare, BS23 4JP0.4 miles6676%79%Yes
Pier Health Group LtdWeston-super-Mare, BS23 1YA1.0 miles2050%71%Yes
168 Medical GroupWeston-super-Mare, BS23 3HQ1.0 miles2347%65%Yes
The Milton SurgeryWeston-super-Mare, BS22 8AG1.6 miles7571%85%Yes
The Cedars SurgeryWeston-super-Mare, BS22 6AJ2.5 miles4343%71%Yes
Stafford Medical GroupWeston-super-Mare, BS24 7DX2.6 miles1941%71%Yes
Brent Area Medical CentreHighbridge, TA9 4JD4.8 miles7678%81%Yes
Winscombe SurgeryWinscombe, BS25 1AF5.9 miles6366%84%Yes
Symphony North HealthcareBurnham-on-Sea, TA8 1EU6.5 miles431%58%Yes

Tudor Lodge Surgery is 0.4 miles away, scores 66 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Horizon Health Centre taking on new patients?

No. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Horizon Health Centre was not taking on new patients. A surgery can only turn you down for a fair reason, such as living outside its area or its list being full. This can change at any time, so call the surgery to check.

How do patients rate Horizon Health Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 71% of patients at Horizon Health Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 53% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 21 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Horizon Health Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Horizon Health Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 4 October 2024).

What are the opening times of Horizon Health Centre?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am 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 28 June 2012. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Horizon Health Centre?

Call 0345 350 3973. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 68 Lonsdale Avenue, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 3SJ.

How many patients are registered at Horizon Health Centre?

Around 5,679 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Pier Health 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.