GP surgery in Horndean

Oaks Healthcare

26-30 London Road, Cowplain, Waterlooville, PO8 8DL

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good16,879 patients

Scores 6 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 56% of patients say their experience is good and 22% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2022. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 6% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 3 in Horndean 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 2

  • Easy to get through on the phone2
  • Easy to contact online25
  • Good experience of getting in touch1
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment8

Quality of care 15

  • Patients rate the surgery as good4
  • Patients got what they needed22
  • Doctors and nurses listen22
  • Patients trust the staff12
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done51
  • Meets NHS clinical targets76
  • Children vaccinated on time65

What patients say

116 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

22%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

56%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-2

change since last year

2025: 59% · 2026: 56%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone44%
Had their call answered straight away1%
Gave up or got no answer5%
Knew what would happen next straight away28%

The appointment

Were seen the same day26%
Waited more than a week35%
Were seen face to face65%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)47%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 22% 57% 24%
Easy to contact via website 47% 58% 42%
Easy to contact via NHS App 32% 54% 38%
Reception staff helpful 59% 85% 66%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 24% 31% 22%
Sees preferred clinician 9% 42% 29%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 67% 84% 78%
Next steps within 2 days 84% 93% 87%
Good experience of contacting 43% 73% 55%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 32% 57% 28%
Waiting time was about right 52% 69% 57%
Remote appointment 35% 26% 32%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 83% 87% 92%
Treated with care and concern 82% 86% 88%
Considered mental wellbeing 70% 75% 66%
Had all the information needed 90% 92% 89%
Confidence and trust 87% 93% 90%
Involved in decisions 86% 92% 87%
Needs were met 86% 90% 93%
Overall
Overall experience good 56% 77% 59%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 74% 79% 66%
Supported by local services 68% 70% 49%
Discussed managing condition 28% 43% 28%
Agreed a care plan 28% 46% 49%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 116 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday7:30am to 6:30pm
Tuesday7:30am to 6:30pm
Wednesday7:30am to 6:30pm
Thursday7:30am to 6:30pm
Friday7:30am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 16 December 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
26-30 London Road, Cowplain, Waterlooville, PO8 8DL
Phone
023 9226 3138
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Havant and Waterlooville PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
J82163 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

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

Queenswood Surgery
223 London Road, Cowplain, Waterlooville, PO8 8DL

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 8 February 2022

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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

16,879registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
85.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension19.1%15.2%
Diabetes9.2%7.9%
Asthma8.8%6.6%
COPD2.2%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.0%3.0%
Depression18.7%14.3%
Obesity12.9%13.9%
Smoking10.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4973%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6477%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)66%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target75%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target55%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check77%78%
Asthma: annual review72%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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Oaks Healthcarethis surgery622%56%Yes
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Horndean SurgeryWaterlooville, PO8 0BN1.7 miles8485%88%Yes
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The Clanfield PracticeWaterlooville, PO8 0QL3.0 miles7266%81%Yes
The Bosmere Medical PracticeHavant, PO9 1DQ3.2 miles5652%83%Yes

The Village Surgery is 0.3 miles away, scores 98 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Oaks Healthcare taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Oaks Healthcare was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 023 9226 3138.

How do patients rate Oaks Healthcare?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 56% of patients at Oaks Healthcare said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 22% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 6 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Oaks Healthcare?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Oaks Healthcare as Good at its last published inspection (report published 8 February 2022).

What are the opening times of Oaks Healthcare?

Reception is open Monday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Thursday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Friday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 16 December 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Oaks Healthcare?

Call 023 9226 3138. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 26-30 London Road, Cowplain, Waterlooville, PO8 8DL.

Does Oaks Healthcare have a branch surgery?

Yes. Oaks Healthcare also runs Queenswood Surgery (223 London Road, Cowplain, Waterlooville, PO8 8DL). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Oaks Healthcare?

Around 16,879 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Havant and Waterlooville PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Hampshire and Isle of Wight 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.