GP surgery in Horndean
Oaks Healthcare
26-30 London Road, Cowplain, Waterlooville, PO8 8DL
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.
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
The appointment
All survey questions, compared with England
| What patients said | This surgery | England | Last 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.
What patients tell us
From people who use this surgery. Official data cannot tell you these things.
Tell us about this surgery
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1 of 10Last time you needed a routine appointment, how long did you wait?
2 of 10When you last phoned, how long did it take to get through?
3 of 10How did you book your last appointment?
4 of 10Can you usually see the same GP?
5 of 10Was your last appointment on time?
6 of 10Are the reception staff helpful?
7 of 10Did the doctor or nurse listen to you?
8 of 10How easy is it to get a repeat prescription?
9 of 10Is parking easy?
10 of 10Would you recommend this surgery?
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Opening times and contact
| 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 |
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 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
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
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 19.1% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 9.2% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 8.8% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 18.7% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 12.9% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 10.5% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 73% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 77% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 66% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 90% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 75% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 55% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 77% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 72% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaks Healthcarethis surgery | – | 6 | 22% | 56% | Yes |
| The Village SurgeryWaterlooville, PO8 8XL | 0.3 miles | 98 | 94% | 94% | Yes |
| Vine Medical GroupWaterlooville, PO7 7AH | 1.3 miles | 1 | 10% | 45% | Yes |
| Horndean SurgeryWaterlooville, PO8 0BN | 1.7 miles | 84 | 85% | 88% | Yes |
| Denmead Health CentreWaterlooville, PO7 6NR | 2.3 miles | 82 | 82% | 87% | Yes |
| Blossom HealthHavant, PO9 3HN | 2.3 miles | 24 | 66% | 74% | Yes |
| Rowlands Castle SurgeryRowland's Castle, PO9 6BN | 2.6 miles | 92 | 89% | 95% | Yes |
| Homewell Curlew PracticeHavant, PO9 2AQ | 2.9 miles | 45 | 57% | 79% | Yes |
| The Clanfield PracticeWaterlooville, PO8 0QL | 3.0 miles | 72 | 66% | 81% | Yes |
| The Bosmere Medical PracticeHavant, PO9 1DQ | 3.2 miles | 56 | 52% | 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.