GP surgery in High Wycombe

Kingswood Surgery

Hollis Road, Totteridge, High Wycombe, HP13 7UN

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good10,470 patients

Scores 11 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 65% of patients say their experience is good and 33% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2017. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 11% of GP surgeries in England. 5th of 9 in High Wycombe Based on 108 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 13

  • Easy to get through on the phone7
  • Easy to contact online22
  • Good experience of getting in touch11
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment37

Quality of care 12

  • Patients rate the surgery as good12
  • Patients got what they needed14
  • Doctors and nurses listen39
  • Patients trust the staff29
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done13
  • Meets NHS clinical targets41
  • Children vaccinated on time42

What patients say

108 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

33%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

65%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

+15

change since last year

2025: 51% · 2026: 65%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone45%
Had their call answered straight away5%
Gave up or got no answer8%
Knew what would happen next straight away35%

The appointment

Were seen the same day36%
Waited more than a week18%
Were seen face to face59%
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 33% 57% 21%
Easy to contact via website 45% 58% 23%
Easy to contact via NHS App 43% 54% 18%
Reception staff helpful 71% 85% 61%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 28% 31% 28%
Sees preferred clinician 21% 42% 27%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 76% 84% 58%
Next steps within 2 days 90% 93% 78%
Good experience of contacting 58% 73% 42%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 41% 57% 25%
Waiting time was about right 67% 69% 60%
Remote appointment 41% 26% 38%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 86% 87% 92%
Treated with care and concern 81% 86% 90%
Considered mental wellbeing 66% 75% 65%
Had all the information needed 95% 92% 85%
Confidence and trust 91% 93% 96%
Involved in decisions 91% 92% 85%
Needs were met 84% 90% 81%
Overall
Overall experience good 65% 77% 50%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 75% 79% 72%
Supported by local services 65% 70% 55%
Discussed managing condition 44% 43% 32%
Agreed a care plan 42% 46% 15%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 108 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
Friday7am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 24 January 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Hollis Road, Totteridge, High Wycombe, HP13 7UN
Phone
01494 474783
Website
www.kingswoodsurgery.org
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Cygnet PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
K82022 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 15 June 2017

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

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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

10,470registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
83.5years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension13.1%15.2%
Diabetes7.9%7.9%
Asthma5.7%6.6%
COPD1.2%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.4%3.0%
Depression16.4%14.3%
Obesity12.4%13.9%
Smoking13.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4962%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6469%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)65%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)84%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target76%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target52%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check67%78%
Asthma: annual review54%66%

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Highfield Surgery is 1.2 miles away, scores 68 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Kingswood Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Kingswood Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01494 474783.

How do patients rate Kingswood Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 65% of patients at Kingswood Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 33% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 11 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Kingswood Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Kingswood Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 15 June 2017).

What are the opening times of Kingswood Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 7am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 24 January 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Kingswood Surgery?

Call 01494 474783 or visit its website, www.kingswoodsurgery.org. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Hollis Road, Totteridge, High Wycombe, HP13 7UN.

How many patients are registered at Kingswood Surgery?

Around 10,470 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Cygnet PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Thames Valley 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.