GP surgery in Littlehampton

Park Surgery

St. Floras Road, Littlehampton, BN17 6BF

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good11,143 patients

Scores 45 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 77% of patients say their experience is good and 61% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2018. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 45% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 3 in Littlehampton Based on 104 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 42

  • Easy to get through on the phone48
  • Easy to contact online73
  • Good experience of getting in touch31
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment40

Quality of care 50

  • Patients rate the surgery as good44
  • Patients got what they needed68
  • Doctors and nurses listen42
  • Patients trust the staff37
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done33
  • Meets NHS clinical targets71
  • Children vaccinated on time86

What patients say

104 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

61%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

77%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

-4

change since last year

2025: 82% · 2026: 77%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone68%
Had their call answered straight away5%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away49%

The appointment

Were seen the same day20%
Waited more than a week44%
Were seen face to face78%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)48%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 61% 57% 57%
Easy to contact via website 68% 58% 60%
Easy to contact via NHS App 30% 54% 30%
Reception staff helpful 92% 85% 90%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 24% 31% 33%
Sees preferred clinician 50% 42% 51%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 74% 84% 81%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 93%
Good experience of contacting 69% 73% 73%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 48% 57% 46%
Waiting time was about right 68% 69% 50%
Remote appointment 22% 26% 27%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 87% 87% 83%
Treated with care and concern 86% 86% 86%
Considered mental wellbeing 74% 75% 75%
Had all the information needed 88% 92% 91%
Confidence and trust 92% 93% 87%
Involved in decisions 84% 92% 86%
Needs were met 94% 90% 88%
Overall
Overall experience good 77% 77% 82%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 79% 79% 79%
Supported by local services 67% 70% 63%
Discussed managing condition 33% 43% 38%
Agreed a care plan 56% 46% 48%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 104 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6:30pm
Tuesday8am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 24 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
St. Floras Road, Littlehampton, BN17 6BF
Phone
01903 734999
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.theparksurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Arun Integrated Care (Aic) PCN Ltd (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
H82039 · NHS profile

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
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 6 December 2018

This rating is 7 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

11,143registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
83.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension18.2%15.2%
Diabetes9.7%7.9%
Asthma8.6%6.6%
COPD2.1%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.9%3.0%
Depression16.5%14.3%
Obesity16.6%13.9%
Smoking16.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4974%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6471%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)65%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)91%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target70%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target53%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check59%78%
Asthma: annual review67%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Park Surgerythis surgery4561%77%Yes
Acf Medical GroupLittlehampton, BN17 5JR0.3 miles1136%66%Yes
Westcourt Medical CentreLittlehampton, BN16 3NX0.7 miles5153%87%Yes
Coppice SurgeryLittlehampton, BN16 3BE1.4 miles623%55%
Willow Green SurgeryLittlehampton, BN16 3AH1.8 miles7073%80%No
Arundel SurgeryArundel, BN18 9HG3.4 miles8677%89%Yes
Barn SurgeryWorthing, BN12 5HJ3.7 miles6578%75%Yes
Avisford Medical GroupArundel, BN18 0DU3.7 miles3442%74%Yes
Flansham Park Health CentreBognor Regis, PO22 6DH4.4 miles2640%70%Yes
Strand Medical GroupWorthing, BN12 6FA5.3 miles3462%78%Yes

Arundel Surgery is 3.4 miles away, scores 86 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Park Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Park Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01903 734999.

How do patients rate Park Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 77% of patients at Park Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 61% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 45 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Park Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Park Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 6 December 2018).

What are the opening times of Park 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 24 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Park Surgery?

Call 01903 734999 or visit its website, www.theparksurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is St. Floras Road, Littlehampton, BN17 6BF.

How many patients are registered at Park Surgery?

Around 11,143 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Arun Integrated Care (Aic) PCN Ltd, 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.