GP surgery in Folkestone
Manor Clinic
31 Manor Road, Folkestone, CT20 2SE
Scores 21 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 69% of patients say their experience is good and 44% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2024. 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 18
- Easy to get through on the phone19
- Easy to contact online30
- Good experience of getting in touch26
- Did not wait too long for the appointment24
Quality of care 28
- Patients rate the surgery as good19
- Patients got what they needed45
- Doctors and nurses listen42
- Patients trust the staff75
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done15
- Meets NHS clinical targets35
- Children vaccinated on time40
What patients say
118 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
44%
find the phone easy
well below the England average (57%)
69%
say their experience is good
below the England average (77%)
+1
change since last year
2025: 68% · 2026: 69%
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 | 44% | 57% | 32% |
| Easy to contact via website | 49% | 58% | 55% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 37% | 54% | 41% |
| Reception staff helpful | 82% | 85% | 76% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 16% | 31% | 21% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 29% | 42% | 12% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 77% | 84% | 85% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 91% | 93% | 90% |
| Good experience of contacting | 67% | 73% | 61% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 40% | 57% | 40% |
| Waiting time was about right | 62% | 69% | 63% |
| Remote appointment | 31% | 26% | 41% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 87% | 87% | 78% |
| Treated with care and concern | 79% | 86% | 79% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 68% | 75% | 61% |
| Had all the information needed | 87% | 92% | 97% |
| Confidence and trust | 96% | 93% | 95% |
| Involved in decisions | 90% | 92% | 89% |
| Needs were met | 90% | 90% | 80% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 69% | 77% | 68% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 75% | 79% | 75% |
| Supported by local services | 57% | 70% | 54% |
| Discussed managing condition | 39% | 43% | 30% |
| Agreed a care plan | 36% | 46% | 19% |
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 | 8:15am to 6:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8:15am to 6:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:15am to 6:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:15am to 6:30pm |
| Friday | 8:15am to 6:30pm |
| Saturday | 8:30am to 12:30pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 19 March 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- 31 Manor Road, Folkestone, CT20 2SE
- Phone
- 01303 851122
- Website
- www.manorclinic.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Total Health Excellence West PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- G82232 · 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
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 | 16.5% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 8.5% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 6.0% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 19.1% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 16.3% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 18.4% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 65% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 67% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 60% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 87% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 71% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 55% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 78% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 58% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Clinicthis surgery | – | 21 | 44% | 69% | Yes |
| Guildhall Street SurgeryFolkestone, CT20 1EJ | 0.2 miles | 16 | 35% | 74% | Yes |
| Harbour Medical PracticeFolkestone, CT20 1JY | 0.4 miles | 5 | 46% | 48% | Yes |
| Sandgate RoadFolkestone, CT20 2HN | 0.7 miles | 8 | 25% | 57% | Yes |
| The New SurgeryFolkestone, CT19 5SR | 0.7 miles | 2 | 36% | 49% | Yes |
| White House SurgeryFolkestone, CT19 4PU | 1.3 miles | 11 | 28% | 65% | Yes |
| Sun LaneHythe, CT21 5JY | 3.8 miles | 26 | 56% | 72% | Yes |
| Oaklands Health CentreHythe, CT21 6BD | 4.0 miles | 28 | 49% | 72% | Yes |
| New Lyminge SurgeryFolkestone, CT18 8NS | 4.7 miles | 42 | 56% | 75% | Yes |
| Church RoadFolkestone, CT18 8HY | 5.0 miles | 98 | 95% | 96% | Yes |
New Lyminge Surgery is 4.7 miles away, scores 42 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Manor Clinic taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Manor Clinic was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01303 851122.
How do patients rate Manor Clinic?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 69% of patients at Manor Clinic said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 44% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 21 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Manor Clinic?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Manor Clinic as Good at its last published inspection (report published 8 March 2024).
What are the opening times of Manor Clinic?
Reception is open Monday 8:15am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8:15am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8:15am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8:15am to 6:30pm, Friday 8:15am to 6:30pm, Saturday 8:30am to 12:30pm, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 19 March 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Manor Clinic?
Call 01303 851122 or visit its website, www.manorclinic.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 31 Manor Road, Folkestone, CT20 2SE.
How many patients are registered at Manor Clinic?
Around 9,660 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Total Health Excellence West PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Kent and Medway 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.