GP surgery in Penzance

Morrab Surgery

2 Morrab Road, Penzance, TR18 4EL

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good8,679 patients

Scores 50 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 88% 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 2022. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 50% of GP surgeries in England. 4th of 4 in Penzance Based on 115 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 42

  • Easy to get through on the phone33
  • Easy to contact online36
  • Good experience of getting in touch41
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment57

Quality of care 60

  • Patients rate the surgery as good81
  • Patients got what they needed73
  • Doctors and nurses listen53
  • Patients trust the staff43
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done27
  • Meets NHS clinical targets5
  • Children vaccinated on time16

What patients say

115 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

52%

find the phone easy

below the England average (57%)

88%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+12

change since last year

2025: 76% · 2026: 88%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone60%
Had their call answered straight away26%
Gave up or got no answer11%
Knew what would happen next straight away67%

The appointment

Were seen the same day10%
Waited more than a week36%
Were seen face to face69%
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% 55%
Easy to contact via website 52% 58% 71%
Easy to contact via NHS App 36% 54% 72%
Reception staff helpful 85% 85% 85%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 43% 31% 42%
Sees preferred clinician 36% 42% 28%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 87% 84% 94%
Next steps within 2 days 92% 93% 82%
Good experience of contacting 72% 73% 79%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 48% 57% 52%
Waiting time was about right 74% 69% 58%
Remote appointment 31% 26% 24%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 89% 87% 88%
Treated with care and concern 90% 86% 89%
Considered mental wellbeing 71% 75% 75%
Had all the information needed 91% 92% 90%
Confidence and trust 93% 93% 91%
Involved in decisions 96% 92% 92%
Needs were met 94% 90% 91%
Overall
Overall experience good 88% 77% 76%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 69% 79% 73%
Supported by local services 64% 70% 80%
Discussed managing condition 41% 43% 30%
Agreed a care plan 38% 46% 37%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 115 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 5 December 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
2 Morrab Road, Penzance, TR18 4EL
Phone
01736 363866
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.morrabsurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Penwith PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
Y01051 · NHS profile

Branch surgeries

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

Penalverne Surgery
Penalverne Drive, Penzance, TR18 2RE
Pendeen
The Surgery, Boscaswell Downs, Penzance, TR19 7DN

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 8 April 2022

Read the inspection report

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

8,679registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
83.5years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension16.4%15.2%
Diabetes7.8%7.9%
Asthma6.3%6.6%
COPD2.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.4%3.0%
Depression14.8%14.3%
Obesity10.8%13.9%
Smoking19.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4966%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6467%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)62%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)84%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target69%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target53%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check68%78%
Asthma: annual review76%66%

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Rosmellyn Surgery is 0.5 miles away, scores 73 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Morrab Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Morrab Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01736 363866.

How do patients rate Morrab Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 88% of patients at Morrab 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 50 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Morrab Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Morrab Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 8 April 2022).

What are the opening times of Morrab 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 5 December 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Morrab Surgery?

Call 01736 363866 or visit its website, www.morrabsurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 2 Morrab Road, Penzance, TR18 4EL.

Does Morrab Surgery have a branch surgery?

Yes. Morrab Surgery also runs Penalverne Surgery (Penalverne Drive, Penzance, TR18 2RE) and Pendeen (The Surgery, Boscaswell Downs, Penzance, TR19 7DN). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Morrab Surgery?

Around 8,679 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Penwith 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.