GP surgery in Bexley

Plas Meddyg Surgery

40 Parkhill Road, Bexley, DA5 1HU

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good7,331 patients

Scores 50 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 84% of patients say their experience is good and 71% 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.

Average Scores higher than 50% of GP surgeries in England. 5th of 15 in Bexley Based on 92 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 50

  • Easy to get through on the phone68
  • Easy to contact online22
  • Good experience of getting in touch57
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment34

Quality of care 48

  • Patients rate the surgery as good66
  • Patients got what they needed40
  • Doctors and nurses listen40
  • Patients trust the staff19
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done75
  • Meets NHS clinical targets29
  • Children vaccinated on time18

What patients say

92 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

71%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

83%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+3

change since last year

2025: 81% · 2026: 84%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone68%
Had their call answered straight away6%
Gave up or got no answer3%
Knew what would happen next straight away82%

The appointment

Were seen the same day6%
Waited more than a week48%
Were seen face to face85%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)81%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 71% 57% 56%
Easy to contact via website 45% 58% 50%
Easy to contact via NHS App 63% 54% 64%
Reception staff helpful 99% 85% 90%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 31% 31% 29%
Sees preferred clinician 28% 42% 27%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 97% 84% 88%
Next steps within 2 days 97% 93% 87%
Good experience of contacting 78% 73% 80%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 63% 57% 58%
Waiting time was about right 66% 69% 55%
Remote appointment 15% 26% 20%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 86% 87% 88%
Treated with care and concern 86% 86% 88%
Considered mental wellbeing 71% 75% 62%
Had all the information needed 94% 92% 92%
Confidence and trust 89% 93% 96%
Involved in decisions 94% 92% 91%
Needs were met 90% 90% 91%
Overall
Overall experience good 83% 77% 81%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 84% 79% 75%
Supported by local services 84% 70% 78%
Discussed managing condition 44% 43% 41%
Agreed a care plan 38% 46% 48%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 92 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday7:30am to 6:30pm
Tuesday8am to 6:30pm
Wednesday7:30am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 22 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
40 Parkhill Road, Bexley, DA5 1HU
Phone
01322 470595
Website
www.plasmeddygsurgery.com
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Apl Bexley PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
G83029 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Off-site car parking nearby
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Toilets
  • Train station nearby
  • Wheelchair access at entrances and exits

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 10 May 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

7,331registered patients
Among the best offhow well off the local area is
85.5years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension13.7%15.2%
Diabetes6.8%7.9%
Asthma4.8%6.6%
COPD0.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.7%3.0%
Depression10.4%14.3%
Obesity9.3%13.9%
Smoking6.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4978%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6480%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)72%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)85%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target82%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target64%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check90%78%
Asthma: annual review75%66%

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Lyndhurst Road Medical Centre is 1.4 miles away, scores 66 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Plas Meddyg Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Plas Meddyg Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01322 470595.

How do patients rate Plas Meddyg Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 84% of patients at Plas Meddyg Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 71% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 50 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Plas Meddyg Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Plas Meddyg Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 10 May 2016).

What are the opening times of Plas Meddyg Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 22 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Plas Meddyg Surgery?

Call 01322 470595 or visit its website, www.plasmeddygsurgery.com. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 40 Parkhill Road, Bexley, DA5 1HU.

How many patients are registered at Plas Meddyg Surgery?

Around 7,331 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Apl Bexley PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the South East London 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.