GP surgery in Paignton

Mayfield Medical Centre

37 Totnes Road, Paignton, TQ4 5LA

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good20,477 patients

Scores 7 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 58% of patients say their experience is good and 32% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2019. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 7% of GP surgeries in England. 5th of 5 in Paignton Based on 131 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 11

  • Easy to get through on the phone7
  • Easy to contact online47
  • Good experience of getting in touch15
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment17

Quality of care 6

  • Patients rate the surgery as good5
  • Patients got what they needed5
  • Doctors and nurses listen11
  • Patients trust the staff19
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done15
  • Meets NHS clinical targets48
  • Children vaccinated on time63

What patients say

131 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

32%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

58%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-12

change since last year

2025: 70% · 2026: 58%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone27%
Had their call answered straight away0%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away37%

The appointment

Were seen the same day20%
Waited more than a week48%
Were seen face to face62%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)49%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 32% 57% 29%
Easy to contact via website 57% 58% 42%
Easy to contact via NHS App 52% 54% 41%
Reception staff helpful 73% 85% 78%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 20% 31% 23%
Sees preferred clinician 31% 42% 34%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 85% 84% 84%
Next steps within 2 days 86% 93% 86%
Good experience of contacting 61% 73% 60%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 51% 57% 43%
Waiting time was about right 58% 69% 61%
Remote appointment 38% 26% 45%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 78% 87% 87%
Treated with care and concern 69% 86% 87%
Considered mental wellbeing 56% 75% 77%
Had all the information needed 84% 92% 92%
Confidence and trust 89% 93% 88%
Involved in decisions 83% 92% 95%
Needs were met 80% 90% 88%
Overall
Overall experience good 58% 77% 70%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 73% 79% 86%
Supported by local services 74% 70% 72%
Discussed managing condition 30% 43% 42%
Agreed a care plan 67% 46% 52%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 131 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

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

Confirmed by the surgery on 28 August 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
37 Totnes Road, Paignton, TQ4 5LA
Phone
01803 495400
Website
www.mayfieldmedicalcentre.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Brixham and Paignton PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
L83014 · NHS profile

Branch surgeries

Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.

Mayfield Medical Centre
Brixham Hospital, Greenswood Road, Brixham, TQ5 9HW
Mayfield Medical Centre
Cherry Brook Square, Hookhills Road, Paignton, TQ4 7SH

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 5 August 2019

This rating is 7 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

20,477registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
83.5years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension20.5%15.2%
Diabetes9.2%7.9%
Asthma8.0%6.6%
COPD2.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.6%3.0%
Depression12.7%14.3%
Obesity9.0%13.9%
Smoking13.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4970%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6470%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)56%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)85%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target61%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target50%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check70%78%
Asthma: annual review61%66%

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Pembroke Medical Group is 0.9 miles away, scores 37 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Mayfield Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Mayfield Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01803 495400.

How do patients rate Mayfield Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 58% of patients at Mayfield Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 32% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 7 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Mayfield Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Mayfield Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 5 August 2019).

What are the opening times of Mayfield Medical Centre?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6pm, Tuesday 8am to 6pm, Wednesday 8am to 6pm, Thursday 8am to 6pm, Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 28 August 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Mayfield Medical Centre?

Call 01803 495400 or visit its website, www.mayfieldmedicalcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 37 Totnes Road, Paignton, TQ4 5LA.

Does Mayfield Medical Centre have a branch surgery?

Yes. Mayfield Medical Centre also runs Mayfield Medical Centre (Brixham Hospital, Greenswood Road, Brixham, TQ5 9HW) and Mayfield Medical Centre (Cherry Brook Square, Hookhills Road, Paignton, TQ4 7SH). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Mayfield Medical Centre?

Around 20,477 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Brixham and Paignton PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Devon 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.