GP surgery in Calne

Northlands Surgery

North Street, Calne, SN11 0HH

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good13,932 patients

Scores 26 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 79% of patients say their experience is good and 35% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2017. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 26% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 2 in Calne 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 14

  • Easy to get through on the phone9
  • Easy to contact online50
  • Good experience of getting in touch13
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment26

Quality of care 49

  • Patients rate the surgery as good49
  • Patients got what they needed49
  • Doctors and nurses listen53
  • Patients trust the staff44
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done43
  • Meets NHS clinical targets50
  • Children vaccinated on time61

What patients say

104 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

35%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

79%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+8

change since last year

2025: 71% · 2026: 79%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone47%
Had their call answered straight away2%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away55%

The appointment

Were seen the same day18%
Waited more than a week51%
Were seen face to face88%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)52%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 35% 57% 40%
Easy to contact via website 58% 58% 33%
Easy to contact via NHS App 47% 54% 41%
Reception staff helpful 80% 85% 78%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 27% 31% 30%
Sees preferred clinician 28% 42% 28%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 82% 84% 72%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 89%
Good experience of contacting 59% 73% 62%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 72% 57% 50%
Waiting time was about right 62% 69% 69%
Remote appointment 12% 26% 19%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 89% 87% 87%
Treated with care and concern 87% 86% 86%
Considered mental wellbeing 81% 75% 72%
Had all the information needed 91% 92% 92%
Confidence and trust 93% 93% 93%
Involved in decisions 93% 92% 87%
Needs were met 91% 90% 90%
Overall
Overall experience good 79% 77% 71%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 71% 79% 80%
Supported by local services 64% 70% 75%
Discussed managing condition 36% 43% 41%
Agreed a care plan 45% 46% 47%

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 8pm
Tuesday8:30am to 6pm
Wednesday8:30am to 8pm
Thursday8:30am to 6pm
Friday8:30am to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 6 March 2019. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
North Street, Calne, SN11 0HH
Phone
01249 812141
Website
www.northlands-surgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Calne PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
J83039 · 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 7 April 2017

This rating is 9 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

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

13,932registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
84.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension17.0%15.2%
Diabetes9.0%7.9%
Asthma8.6%6.6%
COPD2.1%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.2%3.0%
Depression12.0%14.3%
Obesity16.8%13.9%
Smoking12.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4972%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6474%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)67%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)92%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target77%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target60%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check86%78%
Asthma: annual review70%66%

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Lodge Surgery is 4.1 miles away, scores 92 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Northlands Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Northlands Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01249 812141.

How do patients rate Northlands Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 79% of patients at Northlands Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 35% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 26 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Northlands Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Northlands Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 7 April 2017).

What are the opening times of Northlands Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 8pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 6pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 8pm, Thursday 8:30am to 6pm, Friday 8:30am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 6 March 2019. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Northlands Surgery?

Call 01249 812141 or visit its website, www.northlands-surgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is North Street, Calne, SN11 0HH.

How many patients are registered at Northlands Surgery?

Around 13,932 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Calne PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire 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.