GP surgery in East Grinstead

Moatfield Surgery

St. Michaels Road, East Grinstead, RH19 3GW

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good16,974 patients

Scores 51 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 80% of patients say their experience is good and 52% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2018. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 51% of GP surgeries in England. Based on 101 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 47

  • Easy to get through on the phone32
  • Easy to contact online43
  • Good experience of getting in touch54
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment58

Quality of care 56

  • Patients rate the surgery as good53
  • Patients got what they needed19
  • Doctors and nurses listen62
  • Patients trust the staff62
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done82
  • Meets NHS clinical targets74
  • Children vaccinated on time54

What patients say

101 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

52%

find the phone easy

below the England average (57%)

80%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+4

change since last year

2025: 76% · 2026: 80%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone41%
Had their call answered straight away16%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away59%

The appointment

Were seen the same day26%
Waited more than a week34%
Were seen face to face78%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)66%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 52% 57% 49%
Easy to contact via website 55% 58% 46%
Easy to contact via NHS App 44% 54% 36%
Reception staff helpful 90% 85% 90%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 23% 31% 42%
Sees preferred clinician 31% 42% 27%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 85% 84% 80%
Next steps within 2 days 93% 93% 94%
Good experience of contacting 77% 73% 73%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 41% 57% 46%
Waiting time was about right 74% 69% 77%
Remote appointment 22% 26% 43%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 90% 87% 92%
Treated with care and concern 88% 86% 93%
Considered mental wellbeing 58% 75% 79%
Had all the information needed 91% 92% 96%
Confidence and trust 95% 93% 95%
Involved in decisions 93% 92% 94%
Needs were met 86% 90% 93%
Overall
Overall experience good 80% 77% 76%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 84% 79% 74%
Supported by local services 87% 70% 58%
Discussed managing condition 35% 43% 27%
Agreed a care plan 29% 46% 50%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 101 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm
Tuesday8am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm
Friday9am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 11 February 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
St. Michaels Road, East Grinstead, RH19 3GW
Phone
01342 327555
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.moatfield.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
East Grinstead PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
H82063 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 20 August 2018

This rating is 8 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

16,974registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
85.0years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension19.3%15.2%
Diabetes7.4%7.9%
Asthma8.2%6.6%
COPD1.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.9%3.0%
Depression15.1%14.3%
Obesity13.8%13.9%
Smoking9.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4976%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6480%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)66%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)86%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target79%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target60%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check76%78%
Asthma: annual review83%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Moatfield Surgerythis surgery5152%80%Yes
Modality Mid SussexCrawley, RH10 4HY2.9 miles421%51%Yes
Lingfield SurgeryLingfield, RH7 6ER2.9 miles3646%68%Yes
Ashdown Forest Health CentreForest Row, RH18 5AQ3.1 miles6660%83%Yes
Modality East Surrey Medical PracticeHorley, RH6 9PT5.3 miles5363%76%Yes
Edenbridge Medical PracticeEdenbridge, TN8 6FY6.0 miles6245%85%Yes
Pound Hill Medical GroupCrawley, RH10 7DX6.3 miles6064%84%Yes
Saxonbrook Medical CentreCrawley, RH10 7QH6.3 miles942%63%Yes
Bridge Medical CentreCrawley, RH10 1LL6.7 miles5568%78%Yes
Furnace Green SurgeryCrawley, RH10 6JN7.1 miles2870%74%Yes

Ashdown Forest Health Centre is 3.1 miles away, scores 66 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Moatfield Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Moatfield Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01342 327555.

How do patients rate Moatfield Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 80% of patients at Moatfield Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 52% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 51 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Moatfield Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Moatfield Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 20 August 2018).

What are the opening times of Moatfield Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm, Friday 9am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 11 February 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Moatfield Surgery?

Call 01342 327555 or visit its website, www.moatfield.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is St. Michaels Road, East Grinstead, RH19 3GW.

How many patients are registered at Moatfield Surgery?

Around 16,974 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of East Grinstead 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.