GP surgery in Swindon
Old Town Surgery
Curie Avenue, Okus, Swindon, SN1 4GB
Scores 70 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 90% of patients say their experience is good and 64% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2023. 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 55
- Easy to get through on the phone55
- Easy to contact online30
- Good experience of getting in touch67
- Did not wait too long for the appointment47
Quality of care 86
- Patients rate the surgery as good86
- Patients got what they needed61
- Doctors and nurses listen98
- Patients trust the staff92
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done57
- Meets NHS clinical targets59
- Children vaccinated on time56
What patients say
122 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
64%
find the phone easy
above the England average (57%)
90%
say their experience is good
well above the England average (77%)
-1
change since last year
2025: 91% · 2026: 90%
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 | 64% | 57% | 77% |
| Easy to contact via website | 49% | 58% | 61% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 60% | 54% | 59% |
| Reception staff helpful | 95% | 85% | 96% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 36% | 31% | 32% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 66% | 42% | 65% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 87% | 84% | 91% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 99% | 93% | 95% |
| Good experience of contacting | 81% | 73% | 88% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 74% | 57% | 79% |
| Waiting time was about right | 71% | 69% | 56% |
| Remote appointment | 16% | 26% | 13% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 98% | 87% | 93% |
| Treated with care and concern | 98% | 86% | 93% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 89% | 75% | 81% |
| Had all the information needed | 97% | 92% | 97% |
| Confidence and trust | 99% | 93% | 96% |
| Involved in decisions | 100% | 92% | 97% |
| Needs were met | 93% | 90% | 93% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 90% | 77% | 91% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 78% | 79% | 82% |
| Supported by local services | 78% | 70% | 76% |
| Discussed managing condition | 54% | 43% | 61% |
| Agreed a care plan | 42% | 46% | 30% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 122 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 | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Thursday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Friday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 3 April 2013. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Curie Avenue, Okus, Swindon, SN1 4GB
- Phone
- 01793 616057
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.oldtownsurgery.com
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Wyvern Health Partnership PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- J83022 · NHS profile
Access and facilities
- Braille translation service
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Induction loop
- Signing service
- Step-free access
- Text relay
- Wheelchair access
- Car parking
- Cycle 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 | 15.0% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 7.6% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 2.1% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 13.6% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 12.0% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 9.4% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 71% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 77% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 67% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 88% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 75% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 56% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 84% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 70% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town Surgerythis surgery | – | 70 | 64% | 90% | Yes |
| Park Lane PracticeSwindon, SN1 5HG | 0.6 miles | 16 | 63% | 73% | Yes |
| Victoria Cross SurgerySwindon, SN1 3BU | 0.9 miles | 69 | 82% | 86% | Yes |
| Whalebridge PracticeSwindon, SN1 2DQ | 1.0 miles | 15 | 45% | 72% | Yes |
| Phoenix SurgerySwindon, SN5 8SX | 1.1 miles | 13 | 71% | 65% | Yes |
| Ashington House SurgerySwindon, SN5 7XY | 1.4 miles | 14 | 27% | 69% | Yes |
| The Lawn Medical CentreSwindon, SN3 1JL | 1.5 miles | 76 | 79% | 85% | Yes |
| Bmi Healthcare Ridgeway HospitalSwindon, SN4 9DD | 1.8 miles | – | – | – | – |
| Ridgeway View Family PracticeSwindon, SN4 9LW | 1.8 miles | 37 | 41% | 83% | Yes |
| Kingswood SurgerySwindon, SN3 2RJ | 1.8 miles | 20 | 48% | 70% | Yes |
Common questions
Is Old Town Surgery taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Old Town Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01793 616057.
How do patients rate Old Town Surgery?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 90% of patients at Old Town Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 64% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 70 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Old Town Surgery?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Old Town Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 20 November 2023).
What are the opening times of Old Town Surgery?
Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 3 April 2013. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Old Town Surgery?
Call 01793 616057 or visit its website, www.oldtownsurgery.com. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Curie Avenue, Okus, Swindon, SN1 4GB.
How many patients are registered at Old Town Surgery?
Around 9,362 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Wyvern Health Partnership 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.