GP surgery in South Norfolk

Parish Fields Practice

Mount Street, Diss, IP22 4WG

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good8,225 patients

Scores 74 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 82% of patients say their experience is good and 62% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2021. It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 74% of GP surgeries in England. 6th of 12 in South Norfolk Based on 106 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 76

  • Easy to get through on the phone50
  • Easy to contact online88
  • Good experience of getting in touch71
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment86

Quality of care 70

  • Patients rate the surgery as good60
  • Patients got what they needed71
  • Doctors and nurses listen69
  • Patients trust the staff82
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done60
  • Meets NHS clinical targets48
  • Children vaccinated on time47

What patients say

106 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

62%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

82%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

-6

change since last year

2025: 88% · 2026: 82%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone38%
Had their call answered straight away10%
Gave up or got no answer3%
Knew what would happen next straight away41%

The appointment

Were seen the same day36%
Waited more than a week36%
Were seen face to face77%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)39%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 62% 57% 54%
Easy to contact via website 76% 58% 63%
Easy to contact via NHS App 48% 54% 34%
Reception staff helpful 91% 85% 88%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 20% 31% 25%
Sees preferred clinician 10% 42% 43%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 89% 84% 81%
Next steps within 2 days 90% 93% 98%
Good experience of contacting 82% 73% 78%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 68% 57% 53%
Waiting time was about right 85% 69% 79%
Remote appointment 23% 26% 21%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 91% 87% 92%
Treated with care and concern 90% 86% 91%
Considered mental wellbeing 84% 75% 75%
Had all the information needed 97% 92% 93%
Confidence and trust 97% 93% 95%
Involved in decisions 98% 92% 95%
Needs were met 94% 90% 97%
Overall
Overall experience good 82% 77% 88%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 81% 79% 80%
Supported by local services 81% 70% 67%
Discussed managing condition 44% 43% 35%
Agreed a care plan 44% 46% 61%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 106 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 29 April 2014. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Mount Street, Diss, IP22 4WG
Phone
01379 642023
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.parishfields.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
South Norfolk Hip PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
D82031 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 8 July 2021

This rating is 5 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

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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

8,225registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
83.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension19.9%15.2%
Diabetes8.7%7.9%
Asthma7.5%6.6%
COPD1.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.2%3.0%
Depression9.8%14.3%
Obesity16.0%13.9%
Smoking14.3%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4971%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6475%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)70%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)88%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target79%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target64%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check85%78%
Asthma: annual review69%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Parish Fields Practicethis surgery7462%82%Yes
Lawns PracticeDiss, IP22 4WGunder 0.1 miles7467%86%Yes
Eye Health CentreEye, IP23 7DD4.1 miles3266%73%Yes
Botesdale Health CentreDiss, IP22 1DW5.0 miles8561%88%Yes
Church Hill SurgeryDiss, IP21 4TX6.1 miles9293%88%Yes
Harleston Medical PracticeHarleston, IP20 9AT8.2 miles7164%78%Yes
E Harling & Kenninghall Medical PracticeNorwich, NR16 2AD8.5 miles017%54%Yes
Fressingfield Medical CentreEye, IP21 5PJ8.8 miles9687%96%Yes
Mendlesham Medical GroupStowmarket, IP14 5SQ8.9 miles8380%86%Yes
Long Stratton Medical PartnershipNorwich, NR15 2UY9.2 miles5758%81%Yes

Botesdale Health Centre is 5.0 miles away, scores 85 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Parish Fields Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Parish Fields Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01379 642023.

How do patients rate Parish Fields Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 82% of patients at Parish Fields Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 62% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 74 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Parish Fields Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Parish Fields Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 8 July 2021).

What are the opening times of Parish Fields Practice?

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 29 April 2014. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Parish Fields Practice?

Call 01379 642023 or visit its website, www.parishfields.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Mount Street, Diss, IP22 4WG.

How many patients are registered at Parish Fields Practice?

Around 8,225 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of South Norfolk Hip PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Norfolk and Suffolk 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.