GP surgery in Tunbridge Wells

Lamberhurst

The Surgery, Lamberhurst Down, Lamberhurst, Tunbridge Wells, TN3 8EX

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good3,640 patients

Scores 80 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 94% of patients say their experience is good and 78% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2018. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 80% of GP surgeries in England. 5th of 14 in Tunbridge Wells Based on 119 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 62

  • Easy to get through on the phone79
  • Easy to contact online83
  • Good experience of getting in touch81
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment12

Quality of care 94

  • Patients rate the surgery as good95
  • Patients got what they needed98
  • Doctors and nurses listen93
  • Patients trust the staff94
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done46
  • Meets NHS clinical targets47
  • Children vaccinated on time95

What patients say

119 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

78%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

94%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+4

change since last year

2025: 90% · 2026: 94%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone57%
Had their call answered straight away30%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away68%

The appointment

Were seen the same day17%
Waited more than a week57%
Were seen face to face79%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)81%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 78% 57% 85%
Easy to contact via website 73% 58% 70%
Easy to contact via NHS App 70% 54% 67%
Reception staff helpful 96% 85% 99%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 56% 31% 45%
Sees preferred clinician 78% 42% 68%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 88% 84% 86%
Next steps within 2 days 93% 93% 97%
Good experience of contacting 86% 73% 87%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 67% 57% 62%
Waiting time was about right 55% 69% 61%
Remote appointment 21% 26% 12%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 96% 87% 93%
Treated with care and concern 96% 86% 93%
Considered mental wellbeing 84% 75% 84%
Had all the information needed 98% 92% 98%
Confidence and trust 99% 93% 97%
Involved in decisions 97% 92% 97%
Needs were met 99% 90% 98%
Overall
Overall experience good 94% 77% 90%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 81% 79% 89%
Supported by local services 81% 70% 81%
Discussed managing condition 47% 43% 44%
Agreed a care plan 29% 46% 38%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 119 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm
Tuesday8am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 12:30pm
Friday8am to 12:30pm 4pm to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 25 October 2017. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
The Surgery, Lamberhurst Down, Lamberhurst, Tunbridge Wells, TN3 8EX
Phone
01892 890800
Email
[email protected]
Website
lamberhurstgp.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Weald PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
G82170 · 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 5 November 2018

This rating is 7 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

3,640registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
86.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension16.5%15.2%
Diabetes5.9%7.9%
Asthma6.3%6.6%
COPD0.9%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.9%3.0%
Depression13.8%14.3%
Obesity13.0%13.9%
Smoking8.4%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4979%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6481%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)61%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target64%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target56%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check77%78%
Asthma: annual review69%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Lamberhurstthis surgery8078%94%Yes
Wadhurst Medical GroupWadhurst, TN5 6BJ3.1 miles1029%66%Yes
Old Parsonage SurgeryCranbrook, TN17 1AN3.4 miles9387%97%Yes
Howell SurgeryTonbridge, TN12 7NQ3.9 miles9492%94%Yes
Waterfield House SurgeryTunbridge Wells, TN2 4LR4.5 miles5854%77%Yes
Kingswood SurgeryTunbridge Wells, TN2 4UH5.5 miles5960%84%Yes
Speldhurst & Greggswood Medical GroupTunbridge Wells, TN2 3JL5.5 miles3854%69%Yes
Woodlands Health CentreTonbridge, TN12 6AX6.0 miles1634%70%Yes
Lonsdale Medical CentreTunbridge Wells, TN1 1PE6.1 miles7967%86%Yes
Grosvenor & St James Medical CentreTunbridge Wells, TN1 2DX6.1 miles7062%86%Yes

Old Parsonage Surgery is 3.4 miles away, scores 93 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Lamberhurst taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Lamberhurst was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01892 890800.

How do patients rate Lamberhurst?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 94% of patients at Lamberhurst said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 78% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 80 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Lamberhurst?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Lamberhurst as Good at its last published inspection (report published 5 November 2018).

What are the opening times of Lamberhurst?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 12:30pm, Friday 8am to 12:30pm 4pm to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 25 October 2017. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Lamberhurst?

Call 01892 890800 or visit its website, lamberhurstgp.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is The Surgery, Lamberhurst Down, Lamberhurst, Tunbridge Wells, TN3 8EX.

How many patients are registered at Lamberhurst?

Around 3,640 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Weald PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Kent and Medway 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.