GP surgery in Tandridge
Lingfield Surgery
East Grinstead Road, Lingfield, RH7 6ER
Scores 36 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 68% of patients say their experience is good and 46% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2025. 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 32
- Easy to get through on the phone22
- Easy to contact online38
- Good experience of getting in touch36
- Did not wait too long for the appointment49
Quality of care 44
- Patients rate the surgery as good16
- Patients got what they needed58
- Doctors and nurses listen35
- Patients trust the staff87
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done61
- Meets NHS clinical targets98
- Children vaccinated on time41
What patients say
135 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
46%
find the phone easy
well below the England average (57%)
68%
say their experience is good
well below the England average (77%)
-1
change since last year
2025: 68% · 2026: 68%
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 | 46% | 57% | 55% |
| Easy to contact via website | 53% | 58% | 69% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 45% | 54% | 51% |
| Reception staff helpful | 74% | 85% | 80% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 33% | 31% | 18% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 41% | 42% | 35% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 84% | 84% | 89% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 91% | 93% | 79% |
| Good experience of contacting | 71% | 73% | 60% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 36% | 57% | 26% |
| Waiting time was about right | 71% | 69% | 68% |
| Remote appointment | 12% | 26% | 11% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 85% | 87% | 85% |
| Treated with care and concern | 79% | 86% | 81% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 77% | 75% | 69% |
| Had all the information needed | 87% | 92% | 87% |
| Confidence and trust | 98% | 93% | 90% |
| Involved in decisions | 97% | 92% | 89% |
| Needs were met | 92% | 90% | 91% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 68% | 77% | 68% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 85% | 79% | 88% |
| Supported by local services | 76% | 70% | 63% |
| Discussed managing condition | 36% | 43% | 27% |
| Agreed a care plan | 21% | 46% | 23% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 135 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 6:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am to 6:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am to 6:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am to 6:30pm |
| Friday | 8:30am to 6:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 21 February 2023. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- East Grinstead Road, Lingfield, RH7 6ER
- Phone
- 01342 836327
- [email protected]
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- South Tandridge PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- H81023 · NHS profile
Access and facilities
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Induction loop
- Step-free access
- Wheelchair access
- Baby changing facility
- Children’s play area
- Baby changing facility
- Car parking
- Disabled 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 | 15.1% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 7.7% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.0% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 12.3% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 10.4% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 12.2% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 77% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 80% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 70% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 87% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 76% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 59% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 77% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 70% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lingfield Surgerythis surgery | – | 36 | 46% | 68% | Yes |
| Moatfield SurgeryEast Grinstead, RH19 3GW | 2.9 miles | 51 | 52% | 80% | Yes |
| Edenbridge Medical PracticeEdenbridge, TN8 6FY | 4.1 miles | 62 | 45% | 85% | Yes |
| Modality Mid SussexCrawley, RH10 4HY | 4.4 miles | 4 | 21% | 51% | Yes |
| Modality East Surrey Medical PracticeHorley, RH6 9PT | 4.4 miles | 53 | 63% | 76% | Yes |
| Pond Tail SurgeryGodstone, RH9 8DY | 5.5 miles | 87 | 74% | 92% | Yes |
| Ashdown Forest Health CentreForest Row, RH18 5AQ | 5.7 miles | 66 | 60% | 83% | Yes |
| Wayside Medical PracticeHorley, RH6 7AD | 6.4 miles | 56 | 58% | 81% | – |
| Pound Hill Medical GroupCrawley, RH10 7DX | 7.1 miles | 60 | 64% | 84% | Yes |
| Saxonbrook Medical CentreCrawley, RH10 7QH | 7.5 miles | 9 | 42% | 63% | Yes |
Moatfield Surgery is 2.9 miles away, scores 51 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Lingfield Surgery taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Lingfield Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01342 836327.
How do patients rate Lingfield Surgery?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 68% of patients at Lingfield Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 46% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 36 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Lingfield Surgery?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Lingfield Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 7 May 2025).
What are the opening times of Lingfield Surgery?
Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Friday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 21 February 2023. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Lingfield Surgery?
Call 01342 836327. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is East Grinstead Road, Lingfield, RH7 6ER.
How many patients are registered at Lingfield Surgery?
Around 11,218 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of South Tandridge 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.