GP surgery in Hampden Park

Park Practice

Broadwater Way, Eastbourne, BN22 9PQ

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good13,218 patients

Scores 7 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 73% of patients say their experience is good and 27% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2016. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 7% of GP surgeries in England. Based on 95 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 3

  • Easy to get through on the phone4
  • Easy to contact online0
  • Good experience of getting in touch15
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment5

Quality of care 17

  • Patients rate the surgery as good28
  • Patients got what they needed3
  • Doctors and nurses listen8
  • Patients trust the staff2
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done25
  • Meets NHS clinical targets95
  • Children vaccinated on time90

What patients say

95 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

27%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

73%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

-8

change since last year

2025: 81% · 2026: 73%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone77%
Had their call answered straight away1%
Gave up or got no answer3%
Knew what would happen next straight away69%

The appointment

Were seen the same day30%
Waited more than a week46%
Were seen face to face74%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)55%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 27% 57% 38%
Easy to contact via website 16% 58% 43%
Easy to contact via NHS App 50% 54% 50%
Reception staff helpful 77% 85% 91%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 39% 31% 32%
Sees preferred clinician 31% 42% 40%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 80% 84% 80%
Next steps within 2 days 97% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 61% 73% 69%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 54% 57% 67%
Waiting time was about right 48% 69% 70%
Remote appointment 26% 26% 19%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 77% 87% 93%
Treated with care and concern 83% 86% 94%
Considered mental wellbeing 57% 75% 84%
Had all the information needed 84% 92% 96%
Confidence and trust 81% 93% 94%
Involved in decisions 83% 92% 95%
Needs were met 78% 90% 98%
Overall
Overall experience good 73% 77% 81%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 73% 79% 75%
Supported by local services 56% 70% 77%
Discussed managing condition 28% 43% 28%
Agreed a care plan 38% 46% 26%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 95 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 3 November 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Broadwater Way, Eastbourne, BN22 9PQ
Phone
01323 502200
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.parkpractice.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Alps Group PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
G81104 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • 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 22 June 2016

This rating is 10 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

13,218registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
81.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension19.2%15.2%
Diabetes8.9%7.9%
Asthma8.3%6.6%
COPD2.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.7%3.0%
Depression19.5%14.3%
Obesity15.8%13.9%
Smoking14.8%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4971%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6474%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)61%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target71%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target56%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check68%78%
Asthma: annual review59%66%

Other surgeries nearby

All surgeries in Hampden Park →

SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Park Practicethis surgery727%73%Yes
Sovereign PracticeEastbourne, BN22 7PG1.4 miles1628%68%Yes
Victoria Medical CentreEastbourne, BN20 8NH1.5 miles5451%82%Yes
Stone Cross SurgeryPevensey, BN24 5DZ1.6 miles3240%73%Yes
Seaside Medical CentreEastbourne, BN22 8DR1.6 miles8461%93%Yes
Arlington Road SurgeryEastbourne, BN21 1DH1.8 miles7572%88%Yes
Grove Road SurgeryEastbourne, BN21 4TX1.9 miles4166%75%Yes
The Lighthouse Medical PracticeEastbourne, BN21 4HY2.0 miles2244%70%No
Harbour Medical PracticeEastbourne, BN23 6DW2.2 miles2049%75%Yes
Manor Park Medical CentrePolegate, BN26 5DJ2.3 miles840%61%Yes

Victoria Medical Centre is 1.5 miles away, scores 54 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Park Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Park Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01323 502200.

How do patients rate Park Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 73% of patients at Park Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 27% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 7 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Park Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Park Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 22 June 2016).

What are the opening times of Park Practice?

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 3 November 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Park Practice?

Call 01323 502200 or visit its website, www.parkpractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Broadwater Way, Eastbourne, BN22 9PQ.

How many patients are registered at Park Practice?

Around 13,218 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Alps Group PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Surrey and Sussex 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.