GP surgery in Weston-super-Mare

Pier Health Group Ltd

22 Graham Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1YA

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good9,741 patients

Scores 20 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 71% of patients say their experience is good and 50% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2024. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 20% of GP surgeries in England. 6th of 7 in Weston-super-Mare 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 18

  • Easy to get through on the phone28
  • Easy to contact online20
  • Good experience of getting in touch5
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment40

Quality of care 28

  • Patients rate the surgery as good23
  • Patients got what they needed32
  • Doctors and nurses listen20
  • Patients trust the staff45
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done32
  • Meets NHS clinical targets86
  • Children vaccinated on time69

What patients say

132 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

50%

find the phone easy

below the England average (57%)

70%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

+15

change since last year

2025: 56% · 2026: 71%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone39%
Had their call answered straight away17%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away34%

The appointment

Were seen the same day27%
Waited more than a week31%
Were seen face to face73%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)58%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 50% 57% 40%
Easy to contact via website 43% 58% 42%
Easy to contact via NHS App 50% 54% 36%
Reception staff helpful 84% 85% 86%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 16% 31% 16%
Sees preferred clinician 35% 42% 44%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 80% 84% 81%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 86%
Good experience of contacting 52% 73% 51%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 52% 57% 40%
Waiting time was about right 68% 69% 60%
Remote appointment 27% 26% 25%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 82% 87% 82%
Treated with care and concern 81% 86% 80%
Considered mental wellbeing 74% 75% 59%
Had all the information needed 89% 92% 94%
Confidence and trust 93% 93% 94%
Involved in decisions 91% 92% 92%
Needs were met 88% 90% 85%
Overall
Overall experience good 70% 77% 56%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 77% 79% 75%
Supported by local services 88% 70% 75%
Discussed managing condition 43% 43% 48%
Agreed a care plan 66% 46% 57%

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 27 December 2018. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
22 Graham Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1YA
Phone
01934 628111
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Pier Health PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
L81016 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.

Charter House (Graham Road Surgery)
Charter House, Station Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1XY

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Cycle parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 20 September 2024

Read the inspection report

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

9,741registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
81.2years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension17.5%15.2%
Diabetes9.6%7.9%
Asthma7.7%6.6%
COPD3.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.9%3.0%
Depression19.8%14.3%
Obesity15.6%13.9%
Smoking22.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4958%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6472%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)62%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)86%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target71%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target56%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check86%78%
Asthma: annual review70%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Pier Health Group Ltdthis surgery2050%71%Yes
168 Medical GroupWeston-super-Mare, BS23 3HQ0.7 miles2347%65%Yes
Tudor Lodge SurgeryWeston-super-Mare, BS23 4JP0.8 miles6676%79%Yes
Horizon Health CentreWeston-super-Mare, BS23 3SJ1.0 miles2153%71%No
The Milton SurgeryWeston-super-Mare, BS22 8AG1.2 miles7571%85%Yes
The Cedars SurgeryWeston-super-Mare, BS22 6AJ2.3 miles4343%71%Yes
Stafford Medical GroupWeston-super-Mare, BS24 7DX2.6 miles1941%71%Yes
Brent Area Medical CentreHighbridge, TA9 4JD5.8 miles7678%81%Yes
Winscombe SurgeryWinscombe, BS25 1AF6.5 miles6366%84%Yes
Symphony North HealthcareBurnham-on-Sea, TA8 1EU7.4 miles431%58%Yes

Tudor Lodge Surgery is 0.8 miles away, scores 66 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Pier Health Group Ltd taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Pier Health Group Ltd was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01934 628111.

How do patients rate Pier Health Group Ltd?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 71% of patients at Pier Health Group Ltd said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 50% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 20 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Pier Health Group Ltd?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Pier Health Group Ltd as Good at its last published inspection (report published 20 September 2024).

What are the opening times of Pier Health Group Ltd?

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 27 December 2018. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Pier Health Group Ltd?

Call 01934 628111. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 22 Graham Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1YA.

Does Pier Health Group Ltd have a branch surgery?

Yes. Pier Health Group Ltd also runs Charter House (Graham Road Surgery) (Charter House, Station Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1XY). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Pier Health Group Ltd?

Around 9,741 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Pier Health PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire 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.