GP surgery in Cambridge
Queen Edith Medical Practice
Queen Edith Medical Centre, 59 Queen Ediths Way, Cambridge, CB1 8PJ
Scores 66 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 81% of patients say their experience is good and 69% 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.
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 70
- Easy to get through on the phone64
- Easy to contact online47
- Good experience of getting in touch58
- Did not wait too long for the appointment83
Quality of care 58
- Patients rate the surgery as good56
- Patients got what they needed55
- Doctors and nurses listen60
- Patients trust the staff73
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done22
- Meets NHS clinical targets83
- Children vaccinated on time51
What patients say
100 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
69%
find the phone easy
well above the England average (57%)
81%
say their experience is good
above the England average (77%)
+5
change since last year
2025: 76% · 2026: 81%
Getting in touch
The appointment
All survey questions, compared with England
| What patients said | This surgery | England | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting in touch | |||
| Easy to get through by phone | 69% | 57% | 64% |
| Easy to contact via website | 57% | 58% | 39% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 49% | 54% | 41% |
| Reception staff helpful | 92% | 85% | 82% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 37% | 31% | 26% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 55% | 42% | 52% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 93% | 84% | 90% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 99% | 93% | 91% |
| Good experience of contacting | 78% | 73% | 74% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 48% | 57% | 65% |
| Waiting time was about right | 84% | 69% | 78% |
| Remote appointment | 18% | 26% | 22% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 90% | 87% | 90% |
| Treated with care and concern | 86% | 86% | 83% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 83% | 75% | 75% |
| Had all the information needed | 94% | 92% | 96% |
| Confidence and trust | 96% | 93% | 96% |
| Involved in decisions | 94% | 92% | 97% |
| Needs were met | 92% | 90% | 94% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 81% | 77% | 76% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 60% | 79% | 89% |
| Supported by local services | 78% | 70% | 79% |
| Discussed managing condition | 39% | 43% | 40% |
| Agreed a care plan | 42% | 46% | 48% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 100 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
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1 of 10Last time you needed a routine appointment, how long did you wait?
2 of 10When you last phoned, how long did it take to get through?
3 of 10How did you book your last appointment?
4 of 10Can you usually see the same GP?
5 of 10Was your last appointment on time?
6 of 10Are the reception staff helpful?
7 of 10Did the doctor or nurse listen to you?
8 of 10How easy is it to get a repeat prescription?
9 of 10Is parking easy?
10 of 10Would you recommend this surgery?
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Opening times and contact
| Monday | 8:15am to 1:30pm 2pm to 6pm |
| Tuesday | 8:15am to 1:30pm 2pm to 6pm |
| Wednesday | 8:15am to 1:30pm 2pm to 6pm |
| Thursday | 8:15am to 1:30pm 2pm to 6pm |
| Friday | 8:15am to 1:30pm 2pm to 6pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 5 December 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Queen Edith Medical Centre, 59 Queen Ediths Way, Cambridge, CB1 8PJ
- Phone
- 01223 247288
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.queenedithmedicalpractice.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Cambridge City 4 PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- D81066 · NHS profile
Access and facilities
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Induction loop
- Step-free access
- Wheelchair access
- Car parking
- Cycle parking
- Disabled parking
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
Good
overall, from the inspection published 22 December 2016
This rating is 9 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.
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
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 10.1% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 7.4% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 6.9% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 8.4% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 53% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 71% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 71% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 78% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 74% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 64% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 82% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 49% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Edith Medical Practicethis surgery | – | 66 | 69% | 81% | Yes |
| Cornford House SurgeryCambridge, CB1 8BA | 0.5 miles | 55 | 69% | 77% | Yes |
| Mill Road SurgeryCambridge, CB1 3DG | 1.2 miles | 33 | 58% | 75% | Yes |
| Cherry Hinton Medical CentreCambridge, CB1 9HR | 1.3 miles | 19 | 36% | 64% | Yes |
| Woodlands SurgeryCambridge, CB2 1LR | 1.5 miles | 86 | 75% | 84% | Yes |
| Petersfield Medical PracticeCambridge, CB1 2AB | 1.7 miles | 46 | 61% | 79% | Yes |
| Lensfield Medical PracticeCambridge, CB2 1EH | 1.7 miles | 73 | 84% | 87% | Yes |
| York Street Medical PracticeCambridge, CB1 2PY | 1.8 miles | 69 | 64% | 82% | Yes |
| Cambridge Access SurgeryCambridge, CB5 8HB | 2.1 miles | 83 | 94% | 81% | Yes |
| Trumpington Street Medical PracticeCambridge, CB2 1RG | 2.1 miles | 50 | 66% | 76% | Yes |
Woodlands Surgery is 1.5 miles away, scores 86 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Queen Edith Medical Practice taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Queen Edith Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01223 247288.
How do patients rate Queen Edith Medical Practice?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 81% of patients at Queen Edith Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 69% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 66 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Queen Edith Medical Practice?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Queen Edith Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 22 December 2016).
What are the opening times of Queen Edith Medical Practice?
Reception is open Monday 8:15am to 1:30pm 2pm to 6pm, Tuesday 8:15am to 1:30pm 2pm to 6pm, Wednesday 8:15am to 1:30pm 2pm to 6pm, Thursday 8:15am to 1:30pm 2pm to 6pm, Friday 8:15am to 1:30pm 2pm to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 5 December 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Queen Edith Medical Practice?
Call 01223 247288 or visit its website, www.queenedithmedicalpractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Queen Edith Medical Centre, 59 Queen Ediths Way, Cambridge, CB1 8PJ.
How many patients are registered at Queen Edith Medical Practice?
Around 10,780 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Cambridge City 4 PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Central East 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.