GP surgery in Orton

Nene Valley and Hodgson Medical Practice

Nene Valley & Hodgson Med, Clayton, Orton Goldhay, Peterborough, PE2 5GP

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good19,234 patients

Scores 2 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 56% of patients say their experience is good and 31% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2024. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 2% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 3 in Orton Based on 109 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 5

  • Easy to get through on the phone6
  • Easy to contact online30
  • Good experience of getting in touch7
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment7

Quality of care 2

  • Patients rate the surgery as good4
  • Patients got what they needed4
  • Doctors and nurses listen5
  • Patients trust the staff8
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done8
  • Meets NHS clinical targets18
  • Children vaccinated on time31

What patients say

109 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

31%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

56%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

+1

change since last year

2025: 55% · 2026: 56%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone18%
Had their call answered straight away14%
Gave up or got no answer20%
Knew what would happen next straight away32%

The appointment

Were seen the same day28%
Waited more than a week40%
Were seen face to face46%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)44%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 31% 57% 19%
Easy to contact via website 50% 58% 38%
Easy to contact via NHS App 39% 54% 28%
Reception staff helpful 66% 85% 62%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 21% 31% 17%
Sees preferred clinician 14% 42% 16%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 82% 84% 73%
Next steps within 2 days 85% 93% 80%
Good experience of contacting 54% 73% 37%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 31% 57% 33%
Waiting time was about right 51% 69% 48%
Remote appointment 54% 26% 56%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 75% 87% 76%
Treated with care and concern 73% 86% 75%
Considered mental wellbeing 58% 75% 56%
Had all the information needed 76% 92% 80%
Confidence and trust 86% 93% 85%
Involved in decisions 78% 92% 80%
Needs were met 79% 90% 76%
Overall
Overall experience good 56% 77% 55%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 72% 79% 74%
Supported by local services 43% 70% 47%
Discussed managing condition 34% 43% 29%
Agreed a care plan 21% 46% 25%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 109 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6pm
Tuesday8am to 6pm
Wednesday8am to 6pm
Thursday8am to 6pm
Friday8am to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 14 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Nene Valley & Hodgson Med, Clayton, Orton Goldhay, Peterborough, PE2 5GP
Phone
01733 366600
Email
[email protected]
Website
nvhmedicalpractice.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Peterborough & East PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
Y07059 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

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

Hodgson Medical Practice
Hodgson Avenue, Peterborough, PE4 5EG

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Cycle parking
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • Documents available in large print
  • Enhanced lighting
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • High-back waiting room chairs
  • Parent and child parking spaces
  • Pharmacy

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 2 February 2024

Read the inspection report

The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Good
Is it effective?Good
Is it caring?Good
Is it responsive?Requires improvement
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

19,234registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
82.2years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension15.5%15.2%
Diabetes8.3%7.9%
Asthma7.8%6.6%
COPD2.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.0%3.0%
Depression13.9%14.3%
Obesity14.7%13.9%
Smoking15.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4968%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6473%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)63%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)85%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target68%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target49%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check65%78%
Asthma: annual review43%66%

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Hampton Medical Centre is 1.0 miles away, scores 26 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Nene Valley and Hodgson Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Nene Valley and Hodgson Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01733 366600.

How do patients rate Nene Valley and Hodgson Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 56% of patients at Nene Valley and Hodgson Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 31% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 2 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Nene Valley and Hodgson Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Nene Valley and Hodgson Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 2 February 2024).

What are the opening times of Nene Valley and Hodgson Medical Practice?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6pm, Tuesday 8am to 6pm, Wednesday 8am to 6pm, Thursday 8am to 6pm, Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 14 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Nene Valley and Hodgson Medical Practice?

Call 01733 366600 or visit its website, nvhmedicalpractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Nene Valley & Hodgson Med, Clayton, Orton Goldhay, Peterborough, PE2 5GP.

Does Nene Valley and Hodgson Medical Practice have a branch surgery?

Yes. Nene Valley and Hodgson Medical Practice also runs Hodgson Medical Practice (Hodgson Avenue, Peterborough, PE4 5EG). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Nene Valley and Hodgson Medical Practice?

Around 19,234 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Peterborough & East PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Central East 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.