GP surgery in Cornwall

Mevagissey Surgery

River Street, Mevagissey, St. Austell, PL26 6UE

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good4,846 patients

Scores 5 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 57% of patients say their experience is good and 27% 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.

Poor Scores higher than 5% of GP surgeries in England. 33rd of 33 in Cornwall Based on 123 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 7

  • Easy to get through on the phone3
  • Easy to contact online72
  • Good experience of getting in touch6
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment9

Quality of care 6

  • Patients rate the surgery as good4
  • Patients got what they needed2
  • Doctors and nurses listen4
  • Patients trust the staff2
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done65
  • Meets NHS clinical targets36
  • Children vaccinated on time29

What patients say

123 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

27%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

56%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

+12

change since last year

2025: 44% · 2026: 57%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone24%
Had their call answered straight away8%
Gave up or got no answer5%
Knew what would happen next straight away35%

The appointment

Were seen the same day12%
Waited more than a week60%
Were seen face to face72%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)37%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 27% 57% 20%
Easy to contact via website 67% 58% 53%
Easy to contact via NHS App 47% 54% 36%
Reception staff helpful 75% 85% 78%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 23% 31% 26%
Sees preferred clinician 17% 42% 26%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 76% 84% 79%
Next steps within 2 days 76% 93% 76%
Good experience of contacting 53% 73% 48%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 38% 57% 32%
Waiting time was about right 53% 69% 50%
Remote appointment 28% 26% 36%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 73% 87% 74%
Treated with care and concern 67% 86% 69%
Considered mental wellbeing 60% 75% 54%
Had all the information needed 86% 92% 84%
Confidence and trust 80% 93% 81%
Involved in decisions 82% 92% 76%
Needs were met 76% 90% 68%
Overall
Overall experience good 56% 77% 44%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 72% 79% 72%
Supported by local services 59% 70% 64%
Discussed managing condition 37% 43% 34%
Agreed a care plan 40% 46% 51%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 123 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8:30am to 5:30pm
Tuesday8:30am to 5:30pm
Wednesday8:30am to 5:30pm
Thursday8:30am to 5:30pm
Friday8:30am to 5:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 23 January 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
River Street, Mevagissey, St. Austell, PL26 6UE
Phone
01726 75555
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.staustellhealthcare.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
St Austell Healthcare PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
L82025 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

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

Gorran Haven
Old Lime Kiln, Gorran Haven, PL26 6JG

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 16 June 2022

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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

4,846registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
83.9years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension23.2%15.2%
Diabetes7.2%7.9%
Asthma7.2%6.6%
COPD2.1%1.9%
Coronary heart disease6.0%3.0%
Depression9.1%14.3%
Obesity17.6%13.9%
Smoking12.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4970%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6470%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)70%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)88%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target79%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target55%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check83%78%
Asthma: annual review74%66%

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St Austell Health Group is 5.2 miles away, scores 36 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Mevagissey Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Mevagissey Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01726 75555.

How do patients rate Mevagissey Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 57% of patients at Mevagissey Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 27% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 5 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Mevagissey Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Mevagissey Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 16 June 2022).

What are the opening times of Mevagissey Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 5:30pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 5:30pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 5:30pm, Thursday 8:30am to 5:30pm, Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 23 January 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Mevagissey Surgery?

Call 01726 75555 or visit its website, www.staustellhealthcare.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is River Street, Mevagissey, St. Austell, PL26 6UE.

Does Mevagissey Surgery have a branch surgery?

Yes. Mevagissey Surgery also runs Gorran Haven (Old Lime Kiln, Gorran Haven, PL26 6JG). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Mevagissey Surgery?

Around 4,846 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of St Austell Healthcare PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly 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.