GP surgery in Burgess Hill

Meadows Surgery

Temple Grove, Gatehouse LN, Burgess Hill, RH15 9XN

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good10,527 patients

Scores 86 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 89% of patients say their experience is good and 76% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2017. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 86% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 3 in Burgess Hill Based on 90 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 87

  • Easy to get through on the phone76
  • Easy to contact online87
  • Good experience of getting in touch77
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment88

Quality of care 78

  • Patients rate the surgery as good84
  • Patients got what they needed68
  • Doctors and nurses listen45
  • Patients trust the staff55
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done61
  • Meets NHS clinical targets98
  • Children vaccinated on time79

What patients say

90 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

76%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

89%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

-1

change since last year

2025: 90% · 2026: 89%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone41%
Had their call answered straight away7%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away50%

The appointment

Were seen the same day36%
Waited more than a week23%
Were seen face to face88%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)75%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 76% 57% 84%
Easy to contact via website 75% 58% 80%
Easy to contact via NHS App 74% 54% 66%
Reception staff helpful 88% 85% 94%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 29% 31% 27%
Sees preferred clinician 47% 42% 53%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 90% 84% 90%
Next steps within 2 days 99% 93% 98%
Good experience of contacting 84% 73% 84%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 53% 57% 55%
Waiting time was about right 86% 69% 82%
Remote appointment 12% 26% 19%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 87% 87% 93%
Treated with care and concern 88% 86% 96%
Considered mental wellbeing 75% 75% 81%
Had all the information needed 94% 92% 94%
Confidence and trust 94% 93% 98%
Involved in decisions 91% 92% 98%
Needs were met 93% 90% 97%
Overall
Overall experience good 89% 77% 90%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 82% 79% 84%
Supported by local services 69% 70% 68%
Discussed managing condition 45% 43% 39%
Agreed a care plan 41% 46% 56%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 90 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

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

Confirmed by the surgery on 21 December 2017. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Temple Grove, Gatehouse LN, Burgess Hill, RH15 9XN
Phone
01444 242860
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Burgess Hill & Villages PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
H82003 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Children’s play area
  • Pram park
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 1 August 2017

This rating is 9 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

10,527registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
84.5years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension15.4%15.2%
Diabetes7.6%7.9%
Asthma8.2%6.6%
COPD1.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.5%3.0%
Depression19.0%14.3%
Obesity17.1%13.9%
Smoking10.0%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4973%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6477%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)65%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)85%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target78%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target61%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check89%78%
Asthma: annual review70%66%

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Common questions

Is Meadows Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Meadows Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01444 242860.

How do patients rate Meadows Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 89% of patients at Meadows Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 76% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 86 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Meadows Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Meadows Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 1 August 2017).

What are the opening times of Meadows Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 6pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 6pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 6pm, Thursday 8:30am to 6pm, Friday 8:30am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 21 December 2017. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Meadows Surgery?

Call 01444 242860. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Temple Grove, Gatehouse LN, Burgess Hill, RH15 9XN.

How many patients are registered at Meadows Surgery?

Around 10,527 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Burgess Hill & Villages PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Surrey and Sussex 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.