GP surgery in South Norfolk
Lawns Practice
Mount Street, Diss, IP22 4WG
Scores 74 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 86% of patients say their experience is good and 67% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2023. 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 60
- Easy to get through on the phone60
- Easy to contact online58
- Good experience of getting in touch64
- Did not wait too long for the appointment50
Quality of care 88
- Patients rate the surgery as good73
- Patients got what they needed87
- Doctors and nurses listen76
- Patients trust the staff94
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done80
- Meets NHS clinical targets43
- Children vaccinated on time94
What patients say
115 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
67%
find the phone easy
well above the England average (57%)
86%
say their experience is good
well above the England average (77%)
+4
change since last year
2025: 82% · 2026: 86%
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 | 67% | 57% | 70% |
| Easy to contact via website | 62% | 58% | 42% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 50% | 54% | 42% |
| Reception staff helpful | 88% | 85% | 90% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 50% | 31% | 46% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 41% | 42% | 49% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 88% | 84% | 82% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 91% | 93% | 97% |
| Good experience of contacting | 80% | 73% | 78% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 72% | 57% | 68% |
| Waiting time was about right | 72% | 69% | 63% |
| Remote appointment | 31% | 26% | 30% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 92% | 87% | 93% |
| Treated with care and concern | 93% | 86% | 92% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 82% | 75% | 84% |
| Had all the information needed | 95% | 92% | 94% |
| Confidence and trust | 99% | 93% | 94% |
| Involved in decisions | 98% | 92% | 95% |
| Needs were met | 97% | 90% | 94% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 86% | 77% | 82% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 80% | 79% | 79% |
| Supported by local services | 78% | 70% | 79% |
| Discussed managing condition | 49% | 43% | 46% |
| Agreed a care plan | 53% | 46% | 25% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 115 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 | 8:30am to 7pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am to 7pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am to 7pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am to 7pm |
| Friday | 8:30am to 7pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 14 March 2016. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Mount Street, Diss, IP22 4WG
- Phone
- 01379 642021
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- South Norfolk Hip PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- D82022 · NHS profile
Access and facilities
- Wheelchair access
- Car parking
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
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
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 18.3% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 8.8% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 10.9% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 14.4% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 14.8% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 67% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 78% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 78% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 87% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 80% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 59% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 87% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 77% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawns Practicethis surgery | – | 74 | 67% | 86% | Yes |
| Parish Fields PracticeDiss, IP22 4WG | under 0.1 miles | 74 | 62% | 82% | Yes |
| Eye Health CentreEye, IP23 7DD | 4.1 miles | 32 | 66% | 73% | Yes |
| Botesdale Health CentreDiss, IP22 1DW | 5.0 miles | 85 | 61% | 88% | Yes |
| Church Hill SurgeryDiss, IP21 4TX | 6.1 miles | 92 | 93% | 88% | Yes |
| Harleston Medical PracticeHarleston, IP20 9AT | 8.2 miles | 71 | 64% | 78% | Yes |
| E Harling & Kenninghall Medical PracticeNorwich, NR16 2AD | 8.5 miles | 0 | 17% | 54% | Yes |
| Fressingfield Medical CentreEye, IP21 5PJ | 8.8 miles | 96 | 87% | 96% | Yes |
| Mendlesham Medical GroupStowmarket, IP14 5SQ | 8.9 miles | 83 | 80% | 86% | Yes |
| Long Stratton Medical PartnershipNorwich, NR15 2UY | 9.2 miles | 57 | 58% | 81% | Yes |
Botesdale Health Centre is 5.0 miles away, scores 85 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Lawns Practice taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Lawns Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01379 642021.
How do patients rate Lawns Practice?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 86% of patients at Lawns Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 67% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 74 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Lawns Practice?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Lawns Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 22 December 2023).
What are the opening times of Lawns Practice?
Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 7pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 7pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 7pm, Thursday 8:30am to 7pm, Friday 8:30am to 7pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 14 March 2016. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Lawns Practice?
Call 01379 642021. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Mount Street, Diss, IP22 4WG.
How many patients are registered at Lawns Practice?
Around 7,235 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of South Norfolk Hip PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Norfolk and Suffolk 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.