GP surgery in South Oxfordshire

Nettlebed Surgery

Wanbourne Lane, Nettlebed, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 5AJ

Taking on new patientsInspection: Requires improvement4,070 patients

Scores 89 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 87% of patients say their experience is good and 89% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Requires improvement in 2026. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 89% of GP surgeries in England. 6th of 9 in South Oxfordshire 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 91

  • Easy to get through on the phone93
  • Easy to contact online33
  • Good experience of getting in touch93
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment88

Quality of care 80

  • Patients rate the surgery as good77
  • Patients got what they needed96
  • Doctors and nurses listen66
  • Patients trust the staff96
  • Inspection rating (Requires improvement)2
  • Health checks and screening done96
  • Meets NHS clinical targets58
  • Children vaccinated on time56

What patients say

104 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

89%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

87%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

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change since last year

2025: 88% · 2026: 87%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone79%
Had their call answered straight away46%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away76%

The appointment

Were seen the same day12%
Waited more than a week32%
Were seen face to face61%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)73%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 89% 57% 99%
Easy to contact via website 51% 58% 77%
Easy to contact via NHS App 62% 54% 75%
Reception staff helpful 94% 85% 94%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 43% 31% 39%
Sees preferred clinician 58% 42% 72%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 98% 84% 96%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 92%
Good experience of contacting 91% 73% 88%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 82% 57% 79%
Waiting time was about right 86% 69% 86%
Remote appointment 39% 26% 21%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 91% 87% 97%
Treated with care and concern 91% 86% 95%
Considered mental wellbeing 78% 75% 85%
Had all the information needed 98% 92% 96%
Confidence and trust 99% 93% 97%
Involved in decisions 97% 92% 96%
Needs were met 99% 90% 96%
Overall
Overall experience good 87% 77% 88%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 95% 79% 82%
Supported by local services 76% 70% 62%
Discussed managing condition 45% 43% 41%
Agreed a care plan 49% 46% 51%

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

Confirmed by the surgery on 13 August 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Wanbourne Lane, Nettlebed, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 5AJ
Phone
01491 641204
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.nettlebed.gpsurgery.net
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Henley Sonnet PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
K84015 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • 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

Requires improvement

overall, from the inspection published 22 May 2026

Read the inspection report

The five questions inspectors ask

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

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

4,070registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
85.6years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension16.9%15.2%
Diabetes5.2%7.9%
Asthma7.9%6.6%
COPD1.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.3%3.0%
Depression11.4%14.3%
Obesity9.1%13.9%
Smoking8.0%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4975%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6482%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)74%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target82%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target62%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check84%78%
Asthma: annual review84%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Nettlebed Surgerythis surgery8989%87%Yes
Sonning Common Health CentreReading, RG4 9SW4.2 miles9190%91%Yes
The Bell SurgeryHenley on Thames, RG9 2DR4.4 miles9588%94%Yes
The Hart SurgeryHenley-on-Thames, RG9 2DR4.4 miles9583%89%Yes
Chalgrove & Watlington SurgeriesWatlington, OX49 5AF4.5 miles8385%90%Yes
Goring & Woodcote Medical PracticeReading, RG8 0PR4.7 miles2945%68%Yes
Mill Stream SurgeryWallingford, OX10 6RL5.8 miles9986%98%Yes
Wallingford Medical PracticeWallingford, OX10 9DU6.0 miles9172%92%Yes
Emmer Green SurgeryReading, RG4 8RA6.5 miles7067%90%Yes
Stokenchurch Medical CentreHigh Wycombe, HP14 3SX6.9 miles5348%78%Yes

Mill Stream Surgery is 5.8 miles away, scores 99 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Nettlebed Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Nettlebed Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01491 641204.

How do patients rate Nettlebed Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 87% of patients at Nettlebed Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 89% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 89 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Nettlebed Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Nettlebed Surgery as Requires improvement at its last published inspection (report published 22 May 2026).

What are the opening times of Nettlebed Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Friday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 13 August 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Nettlebed Surgery?

Call 01491 641204 or visit its website, www.nettlebed.gpsurgery.net. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Wanbourne Lane, Nettlebed, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 5AJ.

How many patients are registered at Nettlebed Surgery?

Around 4,070 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Henley Sonnet 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.