GP surgery in Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint
Mid Sussex Health Care
The Health Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks, BN6 9UQ
Scores 57 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 86% of patients say their experience is good and 62% 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.
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 49
- Easy to get through on the phone50
- Easy to contact online62
- Good experience of getting in touch70
- Did not wait too long for the appointment21
Quality of care 67
- Patients rate the surgery as good74
- Patients got what they needed69
- Doctors and nurses listen68
- Patients trust the staff58
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done23
- Meets NHS clinical targets54
- Children vaccinated on time50
What patients say
110 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
62%
find the phone easy
above the England average (57%)
86%
say their experience is good
well above the England average (77%)
+4
change since last year
2025: 82% · 2026: 86%
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 | 62% | 57% | 65% |
| Easy to contact via website | 63% | 58% | 63% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 62% | 54% | 66% |
| Reception staff helpful | 86% | 85% | 87% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 28% | 31% | 50% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 36% | 42% | 50% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 92% | 84% | 85% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 95% | 93% | 97% |
| Good experience of contacting | 82% | 73% | 81% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 63% | 57% | 54% |
| Waiting time was about right | 60% | 69% | 77% |
| Remote appointment | 34% | 26% | 20% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 91% | 87% | 91% |
| Treated with care and concern | 86% | 86% | 89% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 73% | 75% | 70% |
| Had all the information needed | 94% | 92% | 95% |
| Confidence and trust | 94% | 93% | 95% |
| Involved in decisions | 95% | 92% | 92% |
| Needs were met | 94% | 90% | 90% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 86% | 77% | 82% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 91% | 79% | 86% |
| Supported by local services | 85% | 70% | 75% |
| Discussed managing condition | 38% | 43% | 36% |
| Agreed a care plan | 52% | 46% | 50% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 110 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 | 8:30am 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 |
Confirmed by the surgery on 3 July 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- The Health Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks, BN6 9UQ
- Phone
- 01273 834388
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.midsussexhealthcare.co.uk
- 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
- H82057 · NHS profile
Branch surgeries
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- Ditchling Health Centre
- Lewes Road, Ditchling, Hassocks, BN6 8TT
- Hassocks Health Centre
- Windmill Avenue, Hassocks, BN6 8LY · 01273 844242
Access and facilities
- Accessible toilets
- Baby-changing facilities
- Bus stop nearby
- Children’s play area
- Cycle parking
- Disability awareness and equality training for staff
- Disabled car parking
- Documents available in large print
- Enhanced lighting
- Free NHS WiFi
- Free on-site car parking
- Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
- High-back waiting room chairs
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
Good
overall, from the inspection published 22 May 2019
This rating is 7 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.
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 | 15.9% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.2% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 12.7% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 7.9% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 7.3% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 77% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 78% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 63% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 88% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 71% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 57% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 70% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 56% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid Sussex Health Carethis surgery | – | 57 | 62% | 86% | Yes |
| Meadows SurgeryBurgess Hill, RH15 9XN | 2.2 miles | 86 | 76% | 89% | Yes |
| Brow Medical CentreBurgess Hill, RH15 9BS | 2.3 miles | 64 | 64% | 87% | Yes |
| Silverdale PracticeBurgess Hill, RH15 0EF | 2.7 miles | 64 | 56% | 78% | Yes |
| Henfield Medical CentreHenfield, BN5 9JQ | 4.4 miles | 45 | 48% | 77% | Yes |
| Dolphins PracticeHaywards Heath, RH16 4BN | 5.3 miles | 49 | 49% | 77% | Yes |
| Carden SurgeryBrighton, BN1 8DD | 5.4 miles | 65 | 69% | 94% | Yes |
| Warmdene SurgeryBrighton, BN1 8DD | 5.4 miles | 88 | 77% | 90% | Yes |
| Cuckfield Medical CentreHaywards Heath, RH17 5BQ | 5.5 miles | 54 | 64% | 77% | Yes |
| Newtons PracticeHaywards Heath, RH16 3BB | 5.6 miles | 89 | 85% | 92% | Yes |
Meadows Surgery is 2.2 miles away, scores 86 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Mid Sussex Health Care taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Mid Sussex Health Care was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01273 834388.
How do patients rate Mid Sussex Health Care?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 86% of patients at Mid Sussex Health Care said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 62% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 57 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Mid Sussex Health Care?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Mid Sussex Health Care as Good at its last published inspection (report published 22 May 2019).
What are the opening times of Mid Sussex Health Care?
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 3 July 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Mid Sussex Health Care?
Call 01273 834388 or visit its website, www.midsussexhealthcare.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is The Health Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks, BN6 9UQ.
Does Mid Sussex Health Care have a branch surgery?
Yes. Mid Sussex Health Care also runs Ditchling Health Centre (Lewes Road, Ditchling, Hassocks, BN6 8TT) and Hassocks Health Centre (Windmill Avenue, Hassocks, BN6 8LY). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at Mid Sussex Health Care?
Around 21,897 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.