GP surgery in Gravesend

Rochester Road Surgery

115 Rochester Road, Gravesend, DA12 2HU

Taking on new patients3,992 patients

Scores 55 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 82% of patients say their experience is good and 62% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 55% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 6 in Gravesend Based on 69 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 54

  • Easy to get through on the phone50
  • Easy to contact online74
  • Good experience of getting in touch45
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment57

Quality of care 54

  • Patients rate the surgery as good60
  • Patients got what they needed75
  • Doctors and nurses listen62
  • Patients trust the staff87
  • Inspection rating (Not rated)
  • Health checks and screening done2
  • Meets NHS clinical targets2
  • Children vaccinated on time3

What patients say

69 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

62%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

82%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+10

change since last year

2025: 72% · 2026: 82%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone59%
Had their call answered straight away24%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away76%

The appointment

Were seen the same day20%
Waited more than a week17%
Were seen face to face58%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)65%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 62% 57% 67%
Easy to contact via website 68% 58% 58%
Easy to contact via NHS App 76% 54% 64%
Reception staff helpful 89% 85% 89%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 31% 31% 34%
Sees preferred clinician 50% 42% 40%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 85% 84% 78%
Next steps within 2 days 92% 93% 81%
Good experience of contacting 74% 73% 69%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 65% 57% 44%
Waiting time was about right 74% 69% 68%
Remote appointment 42% 26% 35%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 90% 87% 85%
Treated with care and concern 92% 86% 90%
Considered mental wellbeing 84% 75% 81%
Had all the information needed 99% 92% 90%
Confidence and trust 98% 93% 94%
Involved in decisions 91% 92% 90%
Needs were met 94% 90% 95%
Overall
Overall experience good 82% 77% 72%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 65% 79% 83%
Supported by local services 51% 70% 68%
Discussed managing condition 32% 43% 54%
Agreed a care plan 49% 46% 64%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 69 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6:30pm
Tuesday8am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 2 March 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
115 Rochester Road, Gravesend, DA12 2HU
Phone
01474 560346
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Gravesend Central PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
G82648 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.

Beaumont Drive Surgery
177 Beaumont Drive, Northfleet, Gravesend, DA11 9NY · 01474 560234

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

No inspection rating has been published for this surgery.

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

3,992registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
82.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension14.3%15.2%
Diabetes14.0%7.9%
Asthma4.1%6.6%
COPD0.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.4%3.0%
Depression7.5%14.3%
Obesity18.1%13.9%
Smoking9.6%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4954%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6473%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)47%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target55%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target46%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check64%78%
Asthma: annual review70%66%

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Common questions

Is Rochester Road Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Rochester Road Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01474 560346.

How do patients rate Rochester Road Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 82% of patients at Rochester Road Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 62% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 55 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What are the opening times of Rochester Road Surgery?

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 2 March 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Rochester Road Surgery?

Call 01474 560346. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 115 Rochester Road, Gravesend, DA12 2HU.

Does Rochester Road Surgery have a branch surgery?

Yes. Rochester Road Surgery also runs Beaumont Drive Surgery (177 Beaumont Drive, Northfleet, Gravesend, DA11 9NY). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Rochester Road Surgery?

Around 3,992 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Gravesend Central 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.