GP surgery in West Berkshire

Mortimer Surgery

72 Victoria Road, Mortimer Common, Mortimer, Reading, RG7 3SQ

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good11,268 patients

Scores 69 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 84% of patients say their experience is good and 78% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2026. It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 69% of GP surgeries in England. 8th of 9 in West Berkshire 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 63

  • Easy to get through on the phone80
  • Easy to contact online56
  • Good experience of getting in touch76
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment27

Quality of care 74

  • Patients rate the surgery as good68
  • Patients got what they needed60
  • Doctors and nurses listen55
  • Patients trust the staff47
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done83
  • Meets NHS clinical targets98
  • Children vaccinated on time81

What patients say

123 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

78%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

84%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

-3

change since last year

2025: 88% · 2026: 84%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone74%
Had their call answered straight away11%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away73%

The appointment

Were seen the same day15%
Waited more than a week57%
Were seen face to face82%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)78%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 78% 57% 73%
Easy to contact via website 61% 58% 30%
Easy to contact via NHS App 59% 54% 37%
Reception staff helpful 90% 85% 85%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 43% 31% 54%
Sees preferred clinician 41% 42% 58%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 92% 84% 88%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 84% 73% 71%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 68% 57% 59%
Waiting time was about right 63% 69% 59%
Remote appointment 18% 26% 34%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 89% 87% 91%
Treated with care and concern 88% 86% 86%
Considered mental wellbeing 64% 75% 71%
Had all the information needed 97% 92% 98%
Confidence and trust 93% 93% 97%
Involved in decisions 96% 92% 94%
Needs were met 93% 90% 95%
Overall
Overall experience good 84% 77% 88%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 86% 79% 86%
Supported by local services 67% 70% 75%
Discussed managing condition 43% 43% 39%
Agreed a care plan 30% 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

Monday8am to 6:30pm
Tuesday8am to 7:30pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 7:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 28 June 2012. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
72 Victoria Road, Mortimer Common, Mortimer, Reading, RG7 3SQ
Phone
0118 933 2436
Website
www.mortimersurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
West Reading Villages PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
K81027 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • 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 27 May 2026

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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

11,268registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
84.2years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension17.9%15.2%
Diabetes6.7%7.9%
Asthma7.4%6.6%
COPD1.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.9%3.0%
Depression15.1%14.3%
Obesity5.6%13.9%
Smoking8.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4972%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6475%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)79%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)81%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target76%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target56%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check83%78%
Asthma: annual review81%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Mortimer Surgerythis surgery6978%84%Yes
Clift SurgeryTadley, RG26 5BH3.2 miles6865%84%Yes
Tadley Medical P'shipTadley, RG26 4ER3.6 miles6956%86%Yes
Theale Medical CentreReading, RG7 5AS4.2 miles4153%82%Yes
Swallowfield Medical PracticeReading, RG7 1QY4.7 miles4249%85%Yes
Chapel Row SurgeryReading, RG7 6NS5.5 miles9387%90%Yes
South Reading & Shinfield Group Medical PracReading, RG2 9EH5.6 miles1550%64%Yes
Shinfield Medical PracticeReading, RG2 9EH5.6 milesYes
Westwood Road SurgeryReading, RG31 5PR5.8 miles1657%65%Yes
Coley Park SurgeryReading, RG1 6DN5.9 miles1657%68%Yes

Chapel Row Surgery is 5.5 miles away, scores 93 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Mortimer Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Mortimer Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0118 933 2436.

How do patients rate Mortimer Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 84% of patients at Mortimer Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 78% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 69 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Mortimer Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Mortimer Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 27 May 2026).

What are the opening times of Mortimer Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 7:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 7:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 28 June 2012. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Mortimer Surgery?

Call 0118 933 2436 or visit its website, www.mortimersurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 72 Victoria Road, Mortimer Common, Mortimer, Reading, RG7 3SQ.

How many patients are registered at Mortimer Surgery?

Around 11,268 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of West Reading Villages PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Thames Valley 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.