GP surgery in Mid Sussex

Modality Mid Sussex

Crawley Down Health Centre, Bowers Place, Crawley Down, Crawley, RH10 4HY

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good29,314 patients

Scores 4 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 51% of patients say their experience is good and 21% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2025. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 4% of GP surgeries in England. 4th of 4 in Mid Sussex Based on 104 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 2

  • Easy to get through on the phone1
  • Easy to contact online33
  • Good experience of getting in touch2
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment2

Quality of care 10

  • Patients rate the surgery as good2
  • Patients got what they needed28
  • Doctors and nurses listen8
  • Patients trust the staff25
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done41
  • Meets NHS clinical targets31
  • Children vaccinated on time48

What patients say

104 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

21%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

51%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-14

change since last year

2025: 65% · 2026: 51%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone27%
Had their call answered straight away5%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away43%

The appointment

Were seen the same day7%
Waited more than a week56%
Were seen face to face70%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)51%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 21% 57% 22%
Easy to contact via website 51% 58% 38%
Easy to contact via NHS App 35% 54% 38%
Reception staff helpful 59% 85% 69%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 19% 31% 21%
Sees preferred clinician 24% 42% 15%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 75% 84% 78%
Next steps within 2 days 89% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 44% 73% 55%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 37% 57% 34%
Waiting time was about right 41% 69% 68%
Remote appointment 30% 26% 28%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 77% 87% 89%
Treated with care and concern 80% 86% 83%
Considered mental wellbeing 66% 75% 70%
Had all the information needed 80% 92% 89%
Confidence and trust 90% 93% 92%
Involved in decisions 90% 92% 87%
Needs were met 88% 90% 89%
Overall
Overall experience good 51% 77% 65%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 74% 79% 80%
Supported by local services 55% 70% 67%
Discussed managing condition 35% 43% 22%
Agreed a care plan 46% 46% 65%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 104 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm
Tuesday8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm
Wednesday8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm
Thursday8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm
Friday8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 31 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Crawley Down Health Centre, Bowers Place, Crawley Down, Crawley, RH10 4HY
Phone
01342 713031
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.modalitymidsussex.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
H82040 · NHS profile

Branch surgeries

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

Judges Close Surgery
Judges Terrace, High Street, East Grinstead, RH19 3AA
Park View Health Partnership
Sidney West Primary Care Centre, Leylands Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 8HS
Ship Street Surgery
Ship Street, East Grinstead, RH19 4EE
St Dunstan's Chapel, West Hoathley
North Lane, West Hoathley, East Grinstead, RH19 4QF
Turner's Hill
The Ark, Mount Lane, Turners Hill, Crawley, RH10 4RA

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • 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 10 September 2025

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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

29,314registered patients
Among the best offhow well off the local area is
85.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension18.4%15.2%
Diabetes7.4%7.9%
Asthma6.8%6.6%
COPD1.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.4%3.0%
Depression15.4%14.3%
Obesity9.5%13.9%
Smoking10.7%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4970%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6474%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)65%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)84%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target71%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target60%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check80%78%
Asthma: annual review59%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Modality Mid Sussexthis surgery421%51%Yes
Moatfield SurgeryEast Grinstead, RH19 3GW2.9 miles5152%80%Yes
Pound Hill Medical GroupCrawley, RH10 7DX3.4 miles6064%84%Yes
Saxonbrook Medical CentreCrawley, RH10 7QH3.5 miles942%63%Yes
Modality East Surrey Medical PracticeHorley, RH6 9PT3.8 miles5363%76%Yes
Bridge Medical CentreCrawley, RH10 1LL3.9 miles5568%78%Yes
Furnace Green SurgeryCrawley, RH10 6JN4.3 miles2870%74%Yes
Lingfield SurgeryLingfield, RH7 6ER4.4 miles3646%68%Yes
Woodlands&clerklands PartnershipCrawley, RH10 5BW4.8 miles7766%85%Yes
Ashdown Forest Health CentreForest Row, RH18 5AQ5.1 miles6660%83%Yes

Moatfield Surgery is 2.9 miles away, scores 51 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Modality Mid Sussex taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Modality Mid Sussex was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01342 713031.

How do patients rate Modality Mid Sussex?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 51% of patients at Modality Mid Sussex said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 21% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 4 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Modality Mid Sussex?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Modality Mid Sussex as Good at its last published inspection (report published 10 September 2025).

What are the opening times of Modality Mid Sussex?

Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Thursday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Friday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 31 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Modality Mid Sussex?

Call 01342 713031 or visit its website, www.modalitymidsussex.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Crawley Down Health Centre, Bowers Place, Crawley Down, Crawley, RH10 4HY.

Does Modality Mid Sussex have a branch surgery?

Yes. Modality Mid Sussex also runs Judges Close Surgery (Judges Terrace, High Street, East Grinstead, RH19 3AA) and Park View Health Partnership (Sidney West Primary Care Centre, Leylands Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 8HS) and Ship Street Surgery (Ship Street, East Grinstead, RH19 4EE) and St Dunstan's Chapel, West Hoathley (North Lane, West Hoathley, East Grinstead, RH19 4QF) and Turner's Hill (The Ark, Mount Lane, Turners Hill, Crawley, RH10 4RA). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Modality Mid Sussex?

Around 29,314 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.