GP surgery in Newhaven

Quayside Medical Practice

10 Newhaven Square, Newhaven, BN9 9QS

Taking on new patientsInspection: Outstanding11,874 patients

Scores 27 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 74% 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 Outstanding in 2016. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 27% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 2 in Newhaven 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 29

  • Easy to get through on the phone28
  • Easy to contact online9
  • Good experience of getting in touch22
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment56

Quality of care 27

  • Patients rate the surgery as good32
  • Patients got what they needed24
  • Doctors and nurses listen30
  • Patients trust the staff16
  • Inspection rating (Outstanding)98
  • Health checks and screening done13
  • Meets NHS clinical targets18
  • Children vaccinated on time29

What patients say

109 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

50%

find the phone easy

below the England average (57%)

74%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

-8

change since last year

2025: 82% · 2026: 74%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone73%
Had their call answered straight away0%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away66%

The appointment

Were seen the same day33%
Waited more than a week25%
Were seen face to face70%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)72%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 50% 57% 51%
Easy to contact via website 36% 58% 39%
Easy to contact via NHS App 45% 54% 46%
Reception staff helpful 78% 85% 86%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 25% 31% 36%
Sees preferred clinician 44% 42% 38%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 77% 84% 77%
Next steps within 2 days 88% 93% 90%
Good experience of contacting 65% 73% 71%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 48% 57% 60%
Waiting time was about right 74% 69% 70%
Remote appointment 30% 26% 32%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 84% 87% 88%
Treated with care and concern 84% 86% 84%
Considered mental wellbeing 72% 75% 72%
Had all the information needed 90% 92% 92%
Confidence and trust 88% 93% 91%
Involved in decisions 84% 92% 95%
Needs were met 87% 90% 91%
Overall
Overall experience good 74% 77% 81%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 75% 79% 79%
Supported by local services 63% 70% 58%
Discussed managing condition 33% 43% 42%
Agreed a care plan 61% 46% 38%

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

Confirmed by the surgery on 2 June 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
10 Newhaven Square, Newhaven, BN9 9QS
Phone
01273 615000
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
The Havens PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
G81016 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Disabled car parking
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Free on-site car parking
  • High-back waiting room chairs
  • Off-site car parking nearby
  • Paid on-site car parking
  • Sign language interpreter available online
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Step-free access throughout
  • Toilets
  • Train station nearby

Pins show each surgery's score. Get directions

Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Outstanding

overall, from the inspection published 18 August 2016

This rating is 10 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

Read the inspection report

The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Good
Is it effective?Good
Is it caring?Outstanding
Is it responsive?Outstanding
Is it well-led?Outstanding

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

11,874registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
84.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension15.1%15.2%
Diabetes8.6%7.9%
Asthma7.8%6.6%
COPD2.3%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.9%3.0%
Depression20.6%14.3%
Obesity15.2%13.9%
Smoking16.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4970%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6470%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)63%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)82%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target64%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target51%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check60%78%
Asthma: annual review56%66%

Other surgeries nearby

All surgeries in Newhaven →

SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Quayside Medical Practicethis surgery2750%74%Yes
Newhaven Medical CentreNewhaven, BN9 9QSunder 0.1 miles749%59%Yes
HavenshealthPeacehaven, BN10 8NF2.2 miles3542%74%Yes
Seaford Medical PracticeSeaford, BN25 1DH2.6 miles3838%80%Yes
Old School SurgerySeaford, BN25 1HH2.7 miles548%55%Yes
Saltdean and Rottingdean Medical PracticeBrighton, BN2 8BU3.8 miles3052%74%Yes
Foundry Healthcare LewesLewes, BN7 2LU5.7 miles2342%78%Yes
Woodingdean Medical CentreBrighton, BN2 6BA6.3 miles2336%72%Yes
Broadway SurgeryBrighton, BN2 5FL7.2 miles4869%85%Yes
Wellsbourne Healthcare CicBrighton, BN2 5FL7.2 miles6760%83%Yes

Seaford Medical Practice is 2.6 miles away, scores 38 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Quayside Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Quayside Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01273 615000.

How do patients rate Quayside Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 74% of patients at Quayside Medical Practice 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 27 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Quayside Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Quayside Medical Practice as Outstanding at its last published inspection (report published 18 August 2016).

What are the opening times of Quayside Medical Practice?

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

How do I contact Quayside Medical Practice?

Call 01273 615000. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 10 Newhaven Square, Newhaven, BN9 9QS.

How many patients are registered at Quayside Medical Practice?

Around 11,874 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of The Havens 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.