GP surgery in Swindon
Ridge Green Medical Practice
Ridge Green Medical Centre, Shaw Village Centre, Ramleaze Drive, Shaw, Swindon, SN5 5PX
Scores 54 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 74% of patients say their experience is good and 61% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2018. 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 58
- Easy to get through on the phone48
- Easy to contact online81
- Good experience of getting in touch48
- Did not wait too long for the appointment64
Quality of care 47
- Patients rate the surgery as good34
- Patients got what they needed56
- Doctors and nurses listen44
- Patients trust the staff38
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done63
- Meets NHS clinical targets87
- Children vaccinated on time68
What patients say
101 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
61%
find the phone easy
above the England average (57%)
74%
say their experience is good
below the England average (77%)
-1
change since last year
2025: 76% · 2026: 74%
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 | 61% | 57% | 68% |
| Easy to contact via website | 72% | 58% | 63% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 74% | 54% | 53% |
| Reception staff helpful | 83% | 85% | 81% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 28% | 31% | 25% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 52% | 42% | 42% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 87% | 84% | 88% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 85% | 93% | 96% |
| Good experience of contacting | 75% | 73% | 79% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 61% | 57% | 61% |
| Waiting time was about right | 76% | 69% | 75% |
| Remote appointment | 17% | 26% | 20% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 87% | 87% | 82% |
| Treated with care and concern | 84% | 86% | 80% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 73% | 75% | 64% |
| Had all the information needed | 94% | 92% | 87% |
| Confidence and trust | 92% | 93% | 86% |
| Involved in decisions | 94% | 92% | 89% |
| Needs were met | 92% | 90% | 87% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 74% | 77% | 76% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 75% | 79% | 86% |
| Supported by local services | 65% | 70% | 65% |
| Discussed managing condition | 33% | 43% | 44% |
| Agreed a care plan | 63% | 46% | 53% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 101 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 | 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 21 August 2026. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Ridge Green Medical Centre, Shaw Village Centre, Ramleaze Drive, Shaw, Swindon, SN5 5PX
- Phone
- 01793 874894
- Website
- www.ridgegreen.org.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Brunel Health Group Pcn6 (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- J83064 · NHS profile
Branch surgery
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- The Freshbrook Surgery
- Village Centre, Freshbrook, Swindon, SN5 8LY
Access and facilities
- Accessible toilets
- Baby-changing facilities
- Bus stop nearby
- Disability awareness and equality training for staff
- Disabled car parking
- Free NHS WiFi
- Free on-site car parking
- Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
- Off-site car parking nearby
- Toilets
- Wheelchair access at entrances and exits
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
Good
overall, from the inspection published 13 December 2018
This rating is 7 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 | 15.5% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 7.6% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 2.4% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 13.6% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 15.0% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 12.2% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 73% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 78% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 68% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 86% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 75% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 60% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 87% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 68% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge Green Medical Practicethis surgery | – | 54 | 61% | 74% | Yes |
| Ashington House SurgerySwindon, SN5 7XY | 0.8 miles | 14 | 27% | 69% | Yes |
| Phoenix SurgerySwindon, SN5 8SX | 1.2 miles | 13 | 71% | 65% | Yes |
| Park Lane PracticeSwindon, SN1 5HG | 1.8 miles | 16 | 63% | 73% | Yes |
| Old Town SurgerySwindon, SN1 4GB | 2.1 miles | 70 | 64% | 90% | Yes |
| North Swindon PracticeSwindon, SN25 1QQ | 2.1 miles | 20 | 51% | 69% | Yes |
| Purton SurgerySwindon, SN5 4BD | 2.2 miles | 86 | 75% | 90% | Yes |
| Whalebridge PracticeSwindon, SN1 2DQ | 2.4 miles | 15 | 45% | 72% | Yes |
| Hawthorn Medical CentreSwindon, SN2 1UU | 2.5 miles | 3 | 30% | 56% | Yes |
| Victoria Cross SurgerySwindon, SN1 3BU | 2.7 miles | 69 | 82% | 86% | Yes |
Old Town Surgery is 2.1 miles away, scores 70 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Ridge Green Medical Practice taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Ridge Green Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01793 874894.
How do patients rate Ridge Green Medical Practice?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 74% of patients at Ridge Green Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 61% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 54 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Ridge Green Medical Practice?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Ridge Green Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 13 December 2018).
What are the opening times of Ridge Green Medical Practice?
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 21 August 2026. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Ridge Green Medical Practice?
Call 01793 874894 or visit its website, www.ridgegreen.org.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Ridge Green Medical Centre, Shaw Village Centre, Ramleaze Drive, Shaw, Swindon, SN5 5PX.
Does Ridge Green Medical Practice have a branch surgery?
Yes. Ridge Green Medical Practice also runs The Freshbrook Surgery (Village Centre, Freshbrook, Swindon, SN5 8LY). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at Ridge Green Medical Practice?
Around 12,183 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Brunel Health Group Pcn6, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire 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.