GP surgery in Staines-upon-Thames

Knowle Green Medical

Staines Health Centre, Knowle Green, Staines, TW18 1XD

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good8,661 patients

Scores 46 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 80% of patients say their experience is good and 64% 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.

Average Scores higher than 46% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 2 in Staines-upon-Thames Based on 92 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 34

  • Easy to get through on the phone54
  • Easy to contact online40
  • Good experience of getting in touch41
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment14

Quality of care 62

  • Patients rate the surgery as good52
  • Patients got what they needed74
  • Doctors and nurses listen71
  • Patients trust the staff72
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done58
  • Meets NHS clinical targets24
  • Children vaccinated on time37

What patients say

92 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

64%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

80%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+7

change since last year

2025: 72% · 2026: 80%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone40%
Had their call answered straight away2%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away66%

The appointment

Were seen the same day7%
Waited more than a week44%
Were seen face to face68%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)69%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 64% 57% 45%
Easy to contact via website 54% 58% 60%
Easy to contact via NHS App 50% 54% 52%
Reception staff helpful 91% 85% 77%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 44% 31% 55%
Sees preferred clinician 33% 42% 42%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 92% 84% 90%
Next steps within 2 days 94% 93% 93%
Good experience of contacting 72% 73% 70%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 76% 57% 71%
Waiting time was about right 56% 69% 56%
Remote appointment 32% 26% 30%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 92% 87% 82%
Treated with care and concern 88% 86% 83%
Considered mental wellbeing 76% 75% 71%
Had all the information needed 93% 92% 88%
Confidence and trust 96% 93% 87%
Involved in decisions 96% 92% 86%
Needs were met 94% 90% 85%
Overall
Overall experience good 80% 77% 72%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 83% 79% 64%
Supported by local services 81% 70% 62%
Discussed managing condition 40% 43% 38%
Agreed a care plan 71% 46% 60%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 92 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6pm
Tuesday8am to 6pm
Wednesday8am to 6pm
Thursday8am to 6pm
Friday8am to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 28 March 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Staines Health Centre, Knowle Green, Staines, TW18 1XD
Phone
01784 883654
Email
[email protected]
Website
knowlegreenmedical.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Sasse Network 2 PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
H81002 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • 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 21 March 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

8,661registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
85.5years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension13.0%15.2%
Diabetes6.7%7.9%
Asthma4.5%6.6%
COPD0.9%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.0%3.0%
Depression13.8%14.3%
Obesity10.2%13.9%
Smoking11.7%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4966%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6476%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)59%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)78%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target69%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target54%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check84%78%
Asthma: annual review86%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Knowle Green Medicalthis surgery4664%80%Yes
Staines Health GroupStaines, TW18 1XDunder 0.1 miles1233%64%Yes
Hythe Medical Centre SurgeryStaines, TW18 3HN1.1 miles3561%78%Yes
Stanwell Road SurgeryAshford, TW15 3EA1.5 miles1037%63%Yes
Fordbridge Medical CentreAshford, TW15 2SG1.6 miles2036%72%Yes
Studholme Medical CentreAshford, TW15 2TU1.7 miles1336%64%Yes
Grove Medical CentreEgham, TW20 9QN1.9 miles2642%77%Yes
St David's Family PracticeStaines, TW19 7HE1.9 miles3363%77%Yes
The Orchard SurgeryAshford, TW15 1HH2.1 miles8174%91%Yes
Chertsey Health CentreChertsey, KT16 8HZ2.8 miles7264%79%Yes

The Orchard Surgery is 2.1 miles away, scores 81 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Knowle Green Medical taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Knowle Green Medical was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01784 883654.

How do patients rate Knowle Green Medical?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 80% of patients at Knowle Green Medical said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 64% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 46 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Knowle Green Medical?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Knowle Green Medical as Good at its last published inspection (report published 21 March 2017).

What are the opening times of Knowle Green Medical?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6pm, Tuesday 8am to 6pm, Wednesday 8am to 6pm, Thursday 8am to 6pm, Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 28 March 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Knowle Green Medical?

Call 01784 883654 or visit its website, knowlegreenmedical.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Staines Health Centre, Knowle Green, Staines, TW18 1XD.

How many patients are registered at Knowle Green Medical?

Around 8,661 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Sasse Network 2 PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Surrey and Sussex 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.