GP surgery in Cornwall

Port Isaac Surgery

Hillson Close, Port Issac, Port Isaac, PL29 3TR

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good8,691 patients

Scores 68 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 84% of patients say their experience is good and 66% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2022. It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 68% of GP surgeries in England. 19th of 33 in Cornwall Based on 109 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 67

  • Easy to get through on the phone58
  • Easy to contact online78
  • Good experience of getting in touch65
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment65

Quality of care 66

  • Patients rate the surgery as good66
  • Patients got what they needed82
  • Doctors and nurses listen58
  • Patients trust the staff70
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done31
  • Meets NHS clinical targets53
  • Children vaccinated on time37

What patients say

109 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

66%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

84%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

-2

change since last year

2025: 86% · 2026: 84%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone33%
Had their call answered straight away15%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away46%

The appointment

Were seen the same day26%
Waited more than a week33%
Were seen face to face67%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)45%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 66% 57% 65%
Easy to contact via website 70% 58% 73%
Easy to contact via NHS App 59% 54% 44%
Reception staff helpful 89% 85% 85%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 34% 31% 37%
Sees preferred clinician 60% 42% 43%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 91% 84% 88%
Next steps within 2 days 94% 93% 94%
Good experience of contacting 80% 73% 77%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 49% 57% 54%
Waiting time was about right 76% 69% 78%
Remote appointment 33% 26% 28%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 89% 87% 93%
Treated with care and concern 93% 86% 94%
Considered mental wellbeing 73% 75% 75%
Had all the information needed 94% 92% 92%
Confidence and trust 96% 93% 95%
Involved in decisions 96% 92% 94%
Needs were met 96% 90% 94%
Overall
Overall experience good 84% 77% 86%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 86% 79% 79%
Supported by local services 72% 70% 65%
Discussed managing condition 34% 43% 45%
Agreed a care plan 39% 46% 56%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 109 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

What patients tell us

From people who use this surgery. Official data cannot tell you these things.

Tell us about this surgery

10 quick questions, one tap each, no sign-up. Your answers help the next person choosing a GP.

1 of 10Last time you needed a routine appointment, how long did you wait?

Reviews

No reviews yet. If you use this surgery, say what it is like.

Write a review

Your rating

Reviews are checked by a person before they appear. Please do not name individual staff or include personal medical details.

Opening times and contact

Monday8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm
Tuesday8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm
Wednesday8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm
Thursday8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm
Friday8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 3 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Hillson Close, Port Issac, Port Isaac, PL29 3TR
Phone
01208 880222
Email
[email protected]
Website
portisaacpractice.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
North Cornwall Coast PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
L82003 · NHS profile

Branch surgeries

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

Blisland Village Hall
The Glebe, (Surgery Behind Post Office), Blisland, Bodmin, PL30 4JE
Bridge Medical Centre
Harbour Road, Wadebridge, PL27 7AH
Delabole Surgery
2 Pengelly, Delabole, PL33 9AW
Polzeath
The Surgery, Tregawn, Polzeath, PL27 6TJ
St Kew Highway
St. Kew Highway, Bodmin, PL30 3ED
St Teath
The Surgery, The Stables, St Teath, PL30 3JF

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Disabled parking

Pins show each surgery's score. Get directions

Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 23 November 2022

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?Requires improvement

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

8,691registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
84.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension20.3%15.2%
Diabetes6.8%7.9%
Asthma8.0%6.6%
COPD1.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.7%3.0%
Depression15.3%14.3%
Obesity11.2%13.9%
Smoking10.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4973%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6477%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)73%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)88%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target80%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target51%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check64%78%
Asthma: annual review54%66%

Other surgeries nearby

All surgeries in Cornwall →

SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Port Isaac Surgerythis surgery6866%84%Yes
Wadebridge & Camel Estuary PracticeWadebridge, PL27 7BS5.2 miles4246%77%Yes
Camelford Medical CentreCamelford, PL32 9YT6.9 miles1929%70%Yes
Bottreaux SurgeryBoscastle, PL35 0BG8.7 miles7168%88%Yes
Bosvena HealthBodmin, PL31 2JJ9.4 miles1049%63%Yes
Petroc Group PracticeSt. Columb, TR9 6RS12.3 miles617%59%Yes
Clays PracticeSt. Austell, PL26 8JF12.5 miles8084%88%Yes
Lostwithiel SurgeryLostwithiel, PL22 0EF14.3 miles9496%92%Yes
Narrowcliff SurgeryNewquay, TR7 2QF16.0 miles8262%94%Yes
Newquay Health CentreNewquay, TR7 1RU16.5 miles4061%78%Yes

Clays Practice is 12.5 miles away, scores 80 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Port Isaac Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Port Isaac Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01208 880222.

How do patients rate Port Isaac Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 84% of patients at Port Isaac Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 66% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 68 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Port Isaac Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Port Isaac Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 23 November 2022).

What are the opening times of Port Isaac Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm, Thursday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm, Friday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 3 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Port Isaac Surgery?

Call 01208 880222 or visit its website, portisaacpractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Hillson Close, Port Issac, Port Isaac, PL29 3TR.

Does Port Isaac Surgery have a branch surgery?

Yes. Port Isaac Surgery also runs Blisland Village Hall (The Glebe, (Surgery Behind Post Office), Blisland, Bodmin, PL30 4JE) and Bridge Medical Centre (Harbour Road, Wadebridge, PL27 7AH) and Delabole Surgery (2 Pengelly, Delabole, PL33 9AW) and Polzeath (The Surgery, Tregawn, Polzeath, PL27 6TJ) and St Kew Highway (St. Kew Highway, Bodmin, PL30 3ED) and St Teath (The Surgery, The Stables, St Teath, PL30 3JF). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Port Isaac Surgery?

Around 8,691 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of North Cornwall Coast PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly 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.