GP surgery in Chatham
Reach Healthcare
Walderslade Village Surgery, 62a Robin Hood Lane, Chatham, ME5 9LD
Scores 6 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 45% of patients say their experience is good and 21% 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.
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 2
- Easy to get through on the phone1
- Easy to contact online5
- Good experience of getting in touch4
- Did not wait too long for the appointment10
Quality of care 16
- Patients rate the surgery as good0
- Patients got what they needed24
- Doctors and nurses listen37
- Patients trust the staff36
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done34
- Meets NHS clinical targets69
- Children vaccinated on time61
What patients say
132 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
21%
find the phone easy
well below the England average (57%)
45%
say their experience is good
well below the England average (77%)
-2
change since last year
2025: 47% · 2026: 45%
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 | 21% | 57% | 13% |
| Easy to contact via website | 30% | 58% | 18% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 39% | 54% | 22% |
| Reception staff helpful | 67% | 85% | 66% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 20% | 31% | 22% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 9% | 42% | 6% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 70% | 84% | 67% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 79% | 93% | 90% |
| Good experience of contacting | 51% | 73% | 44% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 31% | 57% | 20% |
| Waiting time was about right | 53% | 69% | 54% |
| Remote appointment | 38% | 26% | 44% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 86% | 87% | 81% |
| Treated with care and concern | 86% | 86% | 68% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 72% | 75% | 53% |
| Had all the information needed | 90% | 92% | 83% |
| Confidence and trust | 92% | 93% | 87% |
| Involved in decisions | 92% | 92% | 78% |
| Needs were met | 87% | 90% | 83% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 45% | 77% | 47% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 67% | 79% | 70% |
| Supported by local services | 46% | 70% | 57% |
| Discussed managing condition | 27% | 43% | 27% |
| Agreed a care plan | 47% | 46% | 40% |
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.
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?
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 | 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 |
Confirmed by the surgery on 29 May 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Walderslade Village Surgery, 62a Robin Hood Lane, Chatham, ME5 9LD
- Phone
- 01634 687200
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Medway Valley PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- G82161 · NHS profile
Branch surgeries
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- Balmoral Road Surgery
- Blue Zone, Balmoral Gardens, Healthy Living Centre, Gillingham, ME7 4PN
- Reach Healthcare
- Green Suite, Lordswood Health Centre, Sultan Road, Chatham, ME5 8TJ
- Walderslade Medical Centre Surgery D
- Princes Avenue, Chatham, ME5 7PQ
Access and facilities
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Induction loop
- Step-free access
- Wheelchair access
- Car parking
- Disabled parking
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
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 | 16.4% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 9.1% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 18.2% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 14.1% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 13.8% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 73% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 73% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 64% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 85% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 73% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 53% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 80% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 70% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach Healthcarethis surgery | – | 6 | 21% | 45% | Yes |
| King George Road SurgeryChatham, ME5 0TT | 0.8 miles | 45 | 62% | 76% | Yes |
| The Churchill ClinicChatham, ME5 0DL | 1.6 miles | 10 | 50% | 64% | Yes |
| Maidstone Road SurgeryChatham, ME4 6JL | 1.7 miles | 3 | 35% | 52% | Yes |
| Phoenix Medical PracticeRochester, ME1 3SX | 1.9 miles | 8 | 46% | 58% | Yes |
| Stonecross and West Drive SurgeryChatham, ME5 0AA | 2.3 miles | 7 | 29% | 63% | Yes |
| City Way SurgeryRochester, ME1 2AY | 2.4 miles | 3 | 24% | 54% | Yes |
| Matrix Medical PracticeChatham, ME5 7JX | 2.5 miles | 39 | 41% | 78% | Yes |
| The Kings Family PracticeChatham, ME4 5JY | 2.8 miles | 24 | 54% | 73% | Yes |
| Wigmore Medical CentreGillingham, ME8 0PW | 3.0 miles | 52 | 61% | 72% | Yes |
King George Road Surgery is 0.8 miles away, scores 45 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Reach Healthcare taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Reach Healthcare was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01634 687200.
How do patients rate Reach Healthcare?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 45% of patients at Reach Healthcare said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 21% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 6 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Reach Healthcare?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Reach Healthcare as Good at its last published inspection (report published 22 June 2022).
What are the opening times of Reach Healthcare?
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 29 May 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Reach Healthcare?
Call 01634 687200. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Walderslade Village Surgery, 62a Robin Hood Lane, Chatham, ME5 9LD.
Does Reach Healthcare have a branch surgery?
Yes. Reach Healthcare also runs Balmoral Road Surgery (Blue Zone, Balmoral Gardens, Healthy Living Centre, Gillingham, ME7 4PN) and Reach Healthcare (Green Suite, Lordswood Health Centre, Sultan Road, Chatham, ME5 8TJ) and Walderslade Medical Centre Surgery D (Princes Avenue, Chatham, ME5 7PQ). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at Reach Healthcare?
Around 31,432 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Medway Valley PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Kent and Medway 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.