GP surgery in Portslade
Links Road Surgery
27-29 Links Road, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 1XH
Scores 82 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 82% of patients say their experience is good and 82% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%).
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 93
- Easy to get through on the phone86
- Easy to contact online88
- Good experience of getting in touch83
- Did not wait too long for the appointment93
Quality of care 60
- Patients rate the surgery as good60
- Patients got what they needed21
- Doctors and nurses listen90
- Patients trust the staff99
- Inspection rating (Not rated)–
- Health checks and screening done6
- Meets NHS clinical targets36
- Children vaccinated on time97
What patients say
84 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
82%
find the phone easy
well above the England average (57%)
82%
say their experience is good
above the England average (77%)
-7
change since last year
2025: 89% · 2026: 82%
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 | 82% | 57% | 53% |
| Easy to contact via website | 77% | 58% | 38% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 55% | 54% | 49% |
| Reception staff helpful | 98% | 85% | 96% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 40% | 31% | 37% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 57% | 42% | 65% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 91% | 84% | 87% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 95% | 93% | 96% |
| Good experience of contacting | 87% | 73% | 81% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 73% | 57% | 70% |
| Waiting time was about right | 89% | 69% | 82% |
| Remote appointment | 25% | 26% | 29% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 95% | 87% | 90% |
| Treated with care and concern | 92% | 86% | 90% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 79% | 75% | 83% |
| Had all the information needed | 98% | 92% | 98% |
| Confidence and trust | 100% | 93% | 96% |
| Involved in decisions | 97% | 92% | 96% |
| Needs were met | 86% | 90% | 92% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 82% | 77% | 89% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 85% | 79% | 85% |
| Supported by local services | 78% | 70% | 73% |
| Discussed managing condition | 35% | 43% | 50% |
| Agreed a care plan | 26% | 46% | 43% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 84 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.
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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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- Address
- 27-29 Links Road, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 1XH
- Phone
- 01273 412585
- Works with
- West Hove PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- G81663
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
No inspection rating has been published for this surgery.
About the patients
NHS records for the people registered here
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 15.5% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 7.6% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 2.3% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 11.1% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 8.1% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 16.1% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 67% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 75% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 51% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 87% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 62% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 51% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 69% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 50% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Links Road Surgerythis surgery | – | 82 | 82% | 82% | – |
| Portslade Health CentreBrighton, BN41 1LX | 0.3 miles | 51 | 50% | 83% | Yes |
| Hove Medical CentreHove, BN3 8LD | 0.8 miles | 52 | 54% | 82% | Yes |
| Wish Park SurgeryHove, BN3 5JA | 0.8 miles | 35 | 57% | 73% | Yes |
| Mile Oak Medical CentreBrighton, BN41 2WF | 1.3 miles | 33 | 47% | 76% | Yes |
| Trinity Medical CentreHove, BN3 3AT | 1.6 miles | 82 | 59% | 93% | Yes |
| Charter Medical CentreHove, BN3 1RF | 2.2 miles | 76 | 71% | 90% | Yes |
| Wellbn HealthcareHove, BN3 1AE | 2.4 miles | 10 | 37% | 68% | Yes |
| Stanford Medical CentreBrighton, BN1 6AG | 2.6 miles | 64 | 71% | 82% | Yes |
| Beaconsfield Medical PracticeBrighton, BN1 6AG | 2.6 miles | 58 | 59% | 87% | Yes |
Common questions
How do patients rate Links Road Surgery?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 82% of patients at Links Road Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 82% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 82 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.
How do I contact Links Road Surgery?
Call 01273 412585. The address is 27-29 Links Road, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 1XH.
How many patients are registered at Links Road Surgery?
Around 4,997 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of West Hove 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.