GP surgery in Brighton and Hove

Pavilion Surgery

2 Old Steine, Brighton, BN1 1EJ

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good10,305 patients

Scores 86 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 91% of patients say their experience is good and 85% 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.

Excellent Scores higher than 86% of GP surgeries in England. 5th of 23 in Brighton and Hove Based on 132 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 88

  • Easy to get through on the phone89
  • Easy to contact online80
  • Good experience of getting in touch99
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment58

Quality of care 79

  • Patients rate the surgery as good88
  • Patients got what they needed95
  • Doctors and nurses listen87
  • Patients trust the staff92
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done0
  • Meets NHS clinical targets9
  • Children vaccinated on time30

What patients say

132 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

85%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

91%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

-1

change since last year

2025: 92% · 2026: 91%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone62%
Had their call answered straight away40%
Gave up or got no answer4%
Knew what would happen next straight away90%

The appointment

Were seen the same day16%
Waited more than a week60%
Were seen face to face87%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)83%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 85% 57% 84%
Easy to contact via website 71% 58% 78%
Easy to contact via NHS App 86% 54% 86%
Reception staff helpful 98% 85% 96%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 55% 31% 51%
Sees preferred clinician 75% 42% 84%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 97% 84% 97%
Next steps within 2 days 99% 93% 94%
Good experience of contacting 97% 73% 91%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 77% 57% 87%
Waiting time was about right 74% 69% 78%
Remote appointment 13% 26% 18%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 95% 87% 93%
Treated with care and concern 94% 86% 93%
Considered mental wellbeing 88% 75% 93%
Had all the information needed 97% 92% 95%
Confidence and trust 98% 93% 97%
Involved in decisions 99% 92% 96%
Needs were met 98% 90% 97%
Overall
Overall experience good 91% 77% 92%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 78% 79% 89%
Supported by local services 71% 70% 89%
Discussed managing condition 58% 43% 64%
Agreed a care plan 53% 46% 30%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 132 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 30 September 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
2 Old Steine, Brighton, BN1 1EJ
Phone
01273 685588
Website
www.pavilionsurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
East & Central Brighton PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
G81054 · NHS profile

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 26 July 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

10,305registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
81.0years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension12.6%15.2%
Diabetes6.2%7.9%
Asthma6.3%6.6%
COPD2.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.0%3.0%
Depression20.4%14.3%
Obesity9.5%13.9%
Smoking19.3%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4955%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6464%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)51%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)74%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target55%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target51%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check55%78%
Asthma: annual review32%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Pavilion Surgerythis surgery8685%91%Yes
Regency SurgeryBrighton, BN1 1FZunder 0.1 miles6779%80%No
Ardingly Court SurgeryBrighton, BN2 1SS0.1 mile9073%92%Yes
Ship Street SurgeryBrighton, BN1 1AE0.2 miles7882%90%Yes
Arch HealthcareBrighton, BN2 9DH0.3 miles9893%100%No
Brighton Station Walk-inBrighton, BN1 3XE0.5 miles
Brighton Station Health CentreBrighton, BN1 3XE0.5 miles2465%71%Yes
St. Peter's Medical CentreBrighton, BN1 4LA0.7 miles2039%75%Yes
Montpelier SurgeryBrighton, BN1 3FS0.7 miles9487%91%Yes
Seven Dials Medical CentreBrighton, BN1 3JJ0.8 miles7876%92%Yes

Common questions

Is Pavilion Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Pavilion Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01273 685588.

How do patients rate Pavilion Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 91% of patients at Pavilion Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 85% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 86 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Pavilion Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Pavilion Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 26 July 2016).

What are the opening times of Pavilion 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 30 September 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Pavilion Surgery?

Call 01273 685588 or visit its website, www.pavilionsurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 2 Old Steine, Brighton, BN1 1EJ.

How many patients are registered at Pavilion Surgery?

Around 10,305 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of East & Central Brighton 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.