GP surgery in Cornwall

Neetside Surgery

Leven Road, Bude, EX23 8LA

Taking on new patientsInspection: Outstanding6,458 patients

Scores 61 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 82% 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 Outstanding in 2015. It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 61% of GP surgeries in England. 22nd of 33 in Cornwall Based on 116 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 60

  • Easy to get through on the phone50
  • Easy to contact online94
  • Good experience of getting in touch38
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment72

Quality of care 60

  • Patients rate the surgery as good62
  • Patients got what they needed54
  • Doctors and nurses listen27
  • Patients trust the staff65
  • Inspection rating (Outstanding)98
  • Health checks and screening done13
  • Meets NHS clinical targets46
  • Children vaccinated on time43

What patients say

116 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

62%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

82%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

-4

change since last year

2025: 86% · 2026: 82%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone40%
Had their call answered straight away8%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away44%

The appointment

Were seen the same day23%
Waited more than a week24%
Were seen face to face70%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)62%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 62% 57% 75%
Easy to contact via website 82% 58% 81%
Easy to contact via NHS App 53% 54% 69%
Reception staff helpful 87% 85% 97%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 34% 31% 36%
Sees preferred clinician 60% 42% 47%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 89% 84% 89%
Next steps within 2 days 98% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 72% 73% 84%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 49% 57% 46%
Waiting time was about right 79% 69% 82%
Remote appointment 30% 26% 21%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 84% 87% 92%
Treated with care and concern 87% 86% 91%
Considered mental wellbeing 75% 75% 79%
Had all the information needed 95% 92% 96%
Confidence and trust 95% 93% 97%
Involved in decisions 91% 92% 97%
Needs were met 92% 90% 93%
Overall
Overall experience good 82% 77% 86%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 71% 79% 79%
Supported by local services 70% 70% 72%
Discussed managing condition 37% 43% 44%
Agreed a care plan 36% 46% 40%

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Opening times and contact

Monday8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm 6:15pm to 8pm
Tuesday8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm
Wednesday8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm
Thursday8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm
Friday8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 21 November 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Leven Road, Bude, EX23 8LA
Phone
01288 270580
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.neetsidesurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Coast and Country PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
Y01127 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Outstanding

overall, from the inspection published 16 July 2015

This rating is 11 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?Outstanding
Is it caring?Good
Is it responsive?Outstanding
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

6,458registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
84.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension17.4%15.2%
Diabetes7.0%7.9%
Asthma7.8%6.6%
COPD2.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease5.0%3.0%
Depression11.4%14.3%
Obesity12.9%13.9%
Smoking13.0%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4973%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6478%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)66%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)86%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target76%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target56%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check74%78%
Asthma: annual review42%66%

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Neetside Surgerythis surgery6162%82%Yes
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Launceston Medical CentreLaunceston, PL15 9HH16.1 miles6242%84%Yes
Bideford Medical CentreBideford, EX39 3AF19.5 miles8067%81%Yes
Wooda SurgeryBideford, EX39 4AU19.9 miles9181%97%Yes

Bradworthy Surgery is 8.6 miles away, scores 99 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Neetside Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Neetside Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01288 270580.

How do patients rate Neetside Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 82% of patients at Neetside Surgery 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 61 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Neetside Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Neetside Surgery as Outstanding at its last published inspection (report published 16 July 2015).

What are the opening times of Neetside Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm 6:15pm to 8pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm, Thursday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm, Friday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 21 November 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Neetside Surgery?

Call 01288 270580 or visit its website, www.neetsidesurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Leven Road, Bude, EX23 8LA.

How many patients are registered at Neetside Surgery?

Around 6,458 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Coast and Country 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.