GP surgery in Taunton

Lyngford Park

Fletcher Close, Taunton, TA2 8SQ

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good6,368 patients

Scores 81 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 92% of patients say their experience is good and 77% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2026. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 81% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 5 in Taunton Based on 124 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 76

  • Easy to get through on the phone77
  • Easy to contact online82
  • Good experience of getting in touch85
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment49

Quality of care 82

  • Patients rate the surgery as good91
  • Patients got what they needed87
  • Doctors and nurses listen75
  • Patients trust the staff92
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done36
  • Meets NHS clinical targets21
  • Children vaccinated on time20

What patients say

124 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

77%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

92%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+6

change since last year

2025: 87% · 2026: 92%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone66%
Had their call answered straight away5%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away83%

The appointment

Were seen the same day23%
Waited more than a week39%
Were seen face to face82%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)70%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 77% 57% 79%
Easy to contact via website 72% 58% 83%
Easy to contact via NHS App 79% 54% 90%
Reception staff helpful 100% 85% 97%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 44% 31% 42%
Sees preferred clinician 44% 42% 76%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 89% 84% 95%
Next steps within 2 days 97% 93% 98%
Good experience of contacting 87% 73% 92%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 78% 57% 81%
Waiting time was about right 71% 69% 76%
Remote appointment 17% 26% 23%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 92% 87% 95%
Treated with care and concern 92% 86% 95%
Considered mental wellbeing 82% 75% 88%
Had all the information needed 100% 92% 98%
Confidence and trust 99% 93% 94%
Involved in decisions 99% 92% 98%
Needs were met 96% 90% 97%
Overall
Overall experience good 92% 77% 86%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 90% 79% 85%
Supported by local services 83% 70% 83%
Discussed managing condition 53% 43% 56%
Agreed a care plan 59% 46% 64%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 124 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm
Tuesday8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm
Wednesday8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm
Thursday8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm
Friday8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 29 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Fletcher Close, Taunton, TA2 8SQ
Phone
01823 333355
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.lyngford.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Tone Valley PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
L85062 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Children’s play area
  • Pram park
  • 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 9 February 2026

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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

6,368registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
84.2years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension16.2%15.2%
Diabetes8.5%7.9%
Asthma7.6%6.6%
COPD3.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.3%3.0%
Depression17.1%14.3%
Obesity18.7%13.9%
Smoking19.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4969%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6474%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)69%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)91%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target79%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target54%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check82%78%
Asthma: annual review56%66%

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Warwick House Medical Practice is 2.1 miles away, scores 91 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Lyngford Park taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Lyngford Park was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01823 333355.

How do patients rate Lyngford Park?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 92% of patients at Lyngford Park said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 77% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 81 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Lyngford Park?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Lyngford Park as Good at its last published inspection (report published 9 February 2026).

What are the opening times of Lyngford Park?

Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm, Thursday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm, Friday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 29 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Lyngford Park?

Call 01823 333355 or visit its website, www.lyngford.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Fletcher Close, Taunton, TA2 8SQ.

How many patients are registered at Lyngford Park?

Around 6,368 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Tone Valley PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Somerset 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.