GP surgery in Trowbridge
Lovemead Group Practice
Roundstone Surgery, Polebarn Circus, Trowbridge, BA14 7EH
Scores 52 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 75% of patients say their experience is good and 43% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Outstanding in 2016. 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 38
- Easy to get through on the phone18
- Easy to contact online73
- Good experience of getting in touch28
- Did not wait too long for the appointment63
Quality of care 68
- Patients rate the surgery as good35
- Patients got what they needed53
- Doctors and nurses listen32
- Patients trust the staff71
- Inspection rating (Outstanding)98
- Health checks and screening done86
- Meets NHS clinical targets88
- Children vaccinated on time90
What patients say
118 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
43%
find the phone easy
well below the England average (57%)
75%
say their experience is good
below the England average (77%)
-2
change since last year
2025: 77% · 2026: 75%
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 | 43% | 57% | 37% |
| Easy to contact via website | 68% | 58% | 52% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 55% | 54% | 54% |
| Reception staff helpful | 83% | 85% | 87% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 22% | 31% | 23% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 17% | 42% | 35% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 88% | 84% | 91% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 86% | 93% | 95% |
| Good experience of contacting | 68% | 73% | 71% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 49% | 57% | 56% |
| Waiting time was about right | 76% | 69% | 69% |
| Remote appointment | 23% | 26% | 21% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 85% | 87% | 85% |
| Treated with care and concern | 89% | 86% | 81% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 77% | 75% | 82% |
| Had all the information needed | 94% | 92% | 94% |
| Confidence and trust | 96% | 93% | 88% |
| Involved in decisions | 97% | 92% | 94% |
| Needs were met | 92% | 90% | 91% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 75% | 77% | 77% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 73% | 79% | 77% |
| Supported by local services | 71% | 70% | 76% |
| Discussed managing condition | 47% | 43% | 32% |
| Agreed a care plan | 57% | 46% | 55% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 118 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 | 8am to 8pm |
| Tuesday | 8am to 8pm |
| Wednesday | 8am to 8pm |
| Thursday | 8am to 8pm |
| Friday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 28 September 2023. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Roundstone Surgery, Polebarn Circus, Trowbridge, BA14 7EH
- Phone
- 01225 759850
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.roundstonesurgery.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Trowbridge PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- J83008 · NHS profile
Access and facilities
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Induction loop
- Signing service
- Step-free access
- Text relay
- Wheelchair access
- Baby changing facility
- Baby changing facility
- Car parking
- Disabled parking
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
Outstanding
overall, from the inspection published 24 June 2016
This rating is 10 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.
The five questions inspectors ask
| Is it safe? | Good |
| Is it effective? | Outstanding |
| Is it caring? | Good |
| Is it responsive? | Outstanding |
| Is it well-led? | Outstanding |
About the patients
NHS records for the people registered here
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 15.8% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 8.7% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 2.3% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.4% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 15.6% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 15.3% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 14.6% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 71% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 71% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 77% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 90% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 87% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 68% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 94% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 75% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lovemead Group Practicethis surgery | – | 52 | 43% | 75% | Yes |
| Trowbridge Health CentreTrowbridge, BA14 8LW | 0.5 miles | 61 | 50% | 91% | Yes |
| Bradford-on-Avon and Melksham HealthBradford-on-Avon, BA15 1DQ | 2.9 miles | 50 | 42% | 73% | Yes |
| Westbury Group PracticeWestbury, BA13 3FQ | 4.6 miles | 23 | 50% | 76% | Yes |
| Giffords Primary Care CentreMelksham, SN12 7EA | 4.6 miles | 68 | 54% | 82% | Yes |
| Spa Medical CentreMelksham, SN12 6UN | 4.7 miles | 78 | 51% | 85% | Yes |
| Beckington Family PracticeFrome, BA11 6SE | 5.0 miles | 56 | 67% | 80% | Yes |
| Bmi Healthcare Bath ClinicBath, BA2 7BR | 6.4 miles | – | – | – | – |
| University Medical CentreBath, BA2 7AY | 6.8 miles | 72 | 90% | 81% | Yes |
| Combe Down SurgeryBath, BA2 5EG | 6.8 miles | 65 | 56% | 84% | Yes |
Giffords Primary Care Centre is 4.6 miles away, scores 68 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Lovemead Group Practice taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Lovemead Group Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01225 759850.
How do patients rate Lovemead Group Practice?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 75% of patients at Lovemead Group Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 43% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 52 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Lovemead Group Practice?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Lovemead Group Practice as Outstanding at its last published inspection (report published 24 June 2016).
What are the opening times of Lovemead Group Practice?
Reception is open Monday 8am to 8pm, Tuesday 8am to 8pm, Wednesday 8am to 8pm, Thursday 8am to 8pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 28 September 2023. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Lovemead Group Practice?
Call 01225 759850 or visit its website, www.roundstonesurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Roundstone Surgery, Polebarn Circus, Trowbridge, BA14 7EH.
How many patients are registered at Lovemead Group Practice?
Around 19,296 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Trowbridge PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire 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.