GP surgery in Hitchin
Regal Chambers Surgery
50 Bancroft, Hitchin, SG5 1LL
Scores 41 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 72% of patients say their experience is good and 44% 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 44
- Easy to get through on the phone18
- Easy to contact online81
- Good experience of getting in touch36
- Did not wait too long for the appointment68
Quality of care 40
- Patients rate the surgery as good27
- Patients got what they needed59
- Doctors and nurses listen53
- Patients trust the staff71
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done23
- Meets NHS clinical targets13
- Children vaccinated on time76
What patients say
106 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
44%
find the phone easy
well below the England average (57%)
72%
say their experience is good
below the England average (77%)
-5
change since last year
2025: 77% · 2026: 72%
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 | 44% | 57% | 45% |
| Easy to contact via website | 72% | 58% | 63% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 49% | 54% | 54% |
| Reception staff helpful | 79% | 85% | 83% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 14% | 31% | 29% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 19% | 42% | 16% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 83% | 84% | 81% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 94% | 93% | 99% |
| Good experience of contacting | 71% | 73% | 71% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 38% | 57% | 44% |
| Waiting time was about right | 77% | 69% | 76% |
| Remote appointment | 29% | 26% | 29% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 89% | 87% | 93% |
| Treated with care and concern | 92% | 86% | 94% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 74% | 75% | 78% |
| Had all the information needed | 90% | 92% | 95% |
| Confidence and trust | 96% | 93% | 97% |
| Involved in decisions | 89% | 92% | 96% |
| Needs were met | 92% | 90% | 96% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 72% | 77% | 77% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 79% | 79% | 76% |
| Supported by local services | 72% | 70% | 74% |
| Discussed managing condition | 34% | 43% | 50% |
| Agreed a care plan | 14% | 46% | 55% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 106 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 12:30pm 2pm 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 30 January 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- 50 Bancroft, Hitchin, SG5 1LL
- Phone
- 01462 453232
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.regalchambers.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Hitchin and Whitwell PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- E82075 · NHS profile
Access and facilities
- Braille translation service
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Induction loop
- Signing service
- Step-free access
- Text relay
- Wheelchair access
- Baby changing facility
- Baby changing facility
- 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 20 April 2016
This rating is 10 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 | 15.0% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 7.0% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 7.8% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 12.9% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 10.7% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 11.0% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 72% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 78% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 61% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 90% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 69% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 59% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 71% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 58% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regal Chambers Surgerythis surgery | – | 41 | 44% | 72% | Yes |
| Bancroft Medical CentreHitchin, SG5 1LH | 0.1 mile | 21 | 37% | 71% | Yes |
| The Portmill SurgeryHitchin, SG4 9TH | 0.3 miles | 70 | 52% | 90% | Yes |
| Hertfordshire Special Allocation SchemeHitchin, SG5 1DJ | 0.3 miles | – | – | – | – |
| The Nevells Road SurgeryLetchworth Garden City, SG6 4TS | 2.8 miles | 29 | 35% | 66% | Yes |
| The Garden City SurgeryLetchworth Garden City, SG6 3BJ | 2.9 miles | 2 | 28% | 51% | Yes |
| The Birchwood and Sollershott SurgeriesLetchworth Garden City, SG6 4UB | 3.0 miles | 2 | 39% | 58% | Yes |
| The Symonds Green Health CentreStevenage, SG1 2JW | 3.6 miles | 93 | 86% | 93% | Yes |
| Lower Stondon SurgeryHenlow, SG16 6JJ | 4.0 miles | 54 | 42% | 79% | Yes |
| Stanmore Medical GroupStevenage, SG1 3QA | 4.1 miles | 17 | 41% | 65% | Yes |
The Portmill Surgery is 0.3 miles away, scores 70 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Regal Chambers Surgery taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Regal Chambers Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01462 453232.
How do patients rate Regal Chambers Surgery?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 72% of patients at Regal Chambers Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 44% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 41 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Regal Chambers Surgery?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Regal Chambers Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 20 April 2016).
What are the opening times of Regal Chambers Surgery?
Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 12:30pm 2pm 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 30 January 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Regal Chambers Surgery?
Call 01462 453232 or visit its website, www.regalchambers.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 50 Bancroft, Hitchin, SG5 1LL.
How many patients are registered at Regal Chambers Surgery?
Around 12,525 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Hitchin and Whitwell 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.