GP surgery in South Cambridgeshire

Maple Surgery Bar Hill Health Centre

Hanover Close, Bar Hill, Cambridge, CB23 8EH

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good4,288 patients

Scores 61 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 78% of patients say their experience is good and 72% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2022. It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 61% of GP surgeries in England. 7th of 14 in South Cambridgeshire Based on 93 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 60

  • Easy to get through on the phone69
  • Easy to contact online36
  • Good experience of getting in touch62
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment51

Quality of care 59

  • Patients rate the surgery as good47
  • Patients got what they needed76
  • Doctors and nurses listen35
  • Patients trust the staff64
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done76
  • Meets NHS clinical targets58
  • Children vaccinated on time43

What patients say

93 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

72%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

78%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

+4

change since last year

2025: 75% · 2026: 78%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone70%
Had their call answered straight away38%
Gave up or got no answer5%
Knew what would happen next straight away77%

The appointment

Were seen the same day11%
Waited more than a week48%
Were seen face to face75%
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 72% 57% 66%
Easy to contact via website 52% 58% 31%
Easy to contact via NHS App 61% 54% 29%
Reception staff helpful 93% 85% 86%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 24% 31% 18%
Sees preferred clinician 51% 42% 22%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 87% 84% 77%
Next steps within 2 days 89% 93% 93%
Good experience of contacting 79% 73% 68%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 74% 57% 57%
Waiting time was about right 72% 69% 62%
Remote appointment 25% 26% 14%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 86% 87% 91%
Treated with care and concern 82% 86% 89%
Considered mental wellbeing 73% 75% 72%
Had all the information needed 95% 92% 91%
Confidence and trust 95% 93% 91%
Involved in decisions 91% 92% 94%
Needs were met 95% 90% 88%
Overall
Overall experience good 78% 77% 75%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 92% 79% 84%
Supported by local services 83% 70% 79%
Discussed managing condition 52% 43% 42%
Agreed a care plan 56% 46% 39%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 93 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 4 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Hanover Close, Bar Hill, Cambridge, CB23 8EH
Phone
01954 780442
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.maplebarhill.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Cambridge North Villages PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
D81078 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Children’s play area
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Step-free access throughout
  • Toilets
  • Translation services
  • Wheelchair access at entrances and exits
  • Wheelchair access throughout

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 13 July 2022

Read the inspection report

The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Good
Is it effective?Good
Is it caring?Good
Is it responsive?Requires improvement
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

4,288registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
87.2years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension14.8%15.2%
Diabetes5.5%7.9%
Asthma6.1%6.6%
COPD1.3%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.4%3.0%
Depression7.8%14.3%
Obesity10.6%13.9%
Smoking11.7%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4969%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6478%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)73%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target83%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target64%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check85%78%
Asthma: annual review67%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Maple Surgery Bar Hill Health Centrethis surgery6172%78%Yes
Sas - C&P - Mkgp Plus LtdCambridge, CB23 8EHunder 0.1 miles
Swavesey SurgeryCambridge, CB24 4RA2.6 miles8986%93%Yes
Firs House SurgeryCambridge, CB24 9NP3.9 miles4146%75%Yes
Monkfield Medical PracticeCambridge, CB23 6HL4.3 miles1036%58%Yes
Over SurgeryCambridge, CB24 5NZ4.3 miles9090%91%Yes
Comberton SurgeryCambridge, CB23 7DY4.4 miles6579%82%Yes
Willingham Medical PracticeCambridge, CB24 5LB4.5 miles4668%80%Yes
Huntingdon Road SurgeryCambridge, CB3 0DB4.7 miles1856%70%Yes
Arbury Road SurgeryCambridge, CB4 2JG5.0 miles4970%81%Yes

Swavesey Surgery is 2.6 miles away, scores 89 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Maple Surgery Bar Hill Health Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Maple Surgery Bar Hill Health Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01954 780442.

How do patients rate Maple Surgery Bar Hill Health Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 78% of patients at Maple Surgery Bar Hill Health Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 72% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 61 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Maple Surgery Bar Hill Health Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Maple Surgery Bar Hill Health Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 13 July 2022).

What are the opening times of Maple Surgery Bar Hill Health 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 4 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Maple Surgery Bar Hill Health Centre?

Call 01954 780442 or visit its website, www.maplebarhill.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Hanover Close, Bar Hill, Cambridge, CB23 8EH.

How many patients are registered at Maple Surgery Bar Hill Health Centre?

Around 4,288 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Cambridge North Villages PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Central East 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.