GP surgery in Abingdon-on-Thames

Long Furlong Medical Centre

45 Loyd Close, Abingdon, OX14 1XR

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good9,265 patients

Scores 39 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 71% of patients say their experience is good and 58% 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.

Below average Scores higher than 39% of GP surgeries in England. 4th of 4 in Abingdon-on-Thames Based on 105 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 33

  • Easy to get through on the phone43
  • Easy to contact online57
  • Good experience of getting in touch37
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment23

Quality of care 48

  • Patients rate the surgery as good24
  • Patients got what they needed59
  • Doctors and nurses listen59
  • Patients trust the staff67
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done38
  • Meets NHS clinical targets92
  • Children vaccinated on time78

What patients say

105 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

58%

find the phone easy

about the England average (57%)

71%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

-7

change since last year

2025: 78% · 2026: 71%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone28%
Had their call answered straight away9%
Gave up or got no answer12%
Knew what would happen next straight away46%

The appointment

Were seen the same day18%
Waited more than a week46%
Were seen face to face70%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)56%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 58% 57% 47%
Easy to contact via website 61% 58% 49%
Easy to contact via NHS App 55% 54% 53%
Reception staff helpful 84% 85% 84%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 21% 31% 18%
Sees preferred clinician 35% 42% 19%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 81% 84% 83%
Next steps within 2 days 98% 93% 98%
Good experience of contacting 71% 73% 73%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 40% 57% 47%
Waiting time was about right 61% 69% 77%
Remote appointment 30% 26% 19%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 90% 87% 91%
Treated with care and concern 85% 86% 90%
Considered mental wellbeing 72% 75% 68%
Had all the information needed 92% 92% 96%
Confidence and trust 95% 93% 98%
Involved in decisions 98% 92% 93%
Needs were met 92% 90% 97%
Overall
Overall experience good 71% 77% 78%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 88% 79% 87%
Supported by local services 69% 70% 71%
Discussed managing condition 28% 43% 44%
Agreed a care plan 31% 46% 38%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 105 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

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

Confirmed by the surgery on 18 December 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
45 Loyd Close, Abingdon, OX14 1XR
Phone
01235 522379
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.longfurlongmedicalcentre.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Abingdon and District PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
K84079 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • 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 3 July 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

9,265registered patients
Among the best offhow well off the local area is
86.6years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension14.2%15.2%
Diabetes5.9%7.9%
Asthma6.6%6.6%
COPD0.9%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.1%3.0%
Depression13.9%14.3%
Obesity13.7%13.9%
Smoking7.0%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4971%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6479%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)70%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)91%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target78%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target59%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check83%78%
Asthma: annual review62%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Long Furlong Medical Centrethis surgery3958%71%Yes
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Clifton Hampden SurgeryAbingdon, OX14 3EL3.5 miles6472%79%Yes
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The Abingdon Surgery is 1.1 miles away, scores 86 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Long Furlong Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Long Furlong Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01235 522379.

How do patients rate Long Furlong Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 71% of patients at Long Furlong Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 58% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 39 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Long Furlong Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Long Furlong Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 3 July 2017).

What are the opening times of Long Furlong Medical Centre?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 18 December 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Long Furlong Medical Centre?

Call 01235 522379 or visit its website, www.longfurlongmedicalcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 45 Loyd Close, Abingdon, OX14 1XR.

How many patients are registered at Long Furlong Medical Centre?

Around 9,265 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Abingdon and District PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Thames Valley 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.