GP surgery in Penzance

Rosmellyn Surgery

St Clare Medical Centre, St. Clare Street, Penzance, TR18 3DX

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good7,564 patients

Scores 73 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 82% of patients say their experience is good and 84% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2019. It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 73% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 4 in Penzance Based on 110 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 85

  • Easy to get through on the phone87
  • Easy to contact online85
  • Good experience of getting in touch77
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment71

Quality of care 52

  • Patients rate the surgery as good60
  • Patients got what they needed29
  • Doctors and nurses listen75
  • Patients trust the staff87
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done12
  • Meets NHS clinical targets44
  • Children vaccinated on time34

What patients say

110 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

84%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

82%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

-1

change since last year

2025: 83% · 2026: 82%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone69%
Had their call answered straight away15%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away67%

The appointment

Were seen the same day34%
Waited more than a week33%
Were seen face to face72%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)61%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 84% 57% 74%
Easy to contact via website 74% 58% 71%
Easy to contact via NHS App 85% 54% 46%
Reception staff helpful 95% 85% 97%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 30% 31% 26%
Sees preferred clinician 32% 42% 37%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 92% 84% 94%
Next steps within 2 days 99% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 85% 73% 88%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 63% 57% 68%
Waiting time was about right 78% 69% 84%
Remote appointment 28% 26% 26%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 92% 87% 92%
Treated with care and concern 94% 86% 91%
Considered mental wellbeing 74% 75% 77%
Had all the information needed 97% 92% 97%
Confidence and trust 98% 93% 93%
Involved in decisions 91% 92% 92%
Needs were met 88% 90% 92%
Overall
Overall experience good 82% 77% 83%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 89% 79% 75%
Supported by local services 69% 70% 71%
Discussed managing condition 37% 43% 61%
Agreed a care plan 49% 46% 45%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 110 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8:30am to 6pm
Tuesday8:30am to 6pm
Wednesday8:30am to 6pm
Thursday8:30am to 6pm
Friday8:30am to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 3 December 2019. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
St Clare Medical Centre, St. Clare Street, Penzance, TR18 3DX
Phone
01736 330909
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.rosmellynsurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Penwith PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
Y01050 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Children’s play area
  • Pram park
  • 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 15 October 2019

This rating is 6 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

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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

7,564registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
83.6years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension16.6%15.2%
Diabetes7.0%7.9%
Asthma9.2%6.6%
COPD2.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.6%3.0%
Depression18.0%14.3%
Obesity11.3%13.9%
Smoking15.6%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4972%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6471%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)70%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target72%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target54%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check77%78%
Asthma: annual review47%66%

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Marazion Surgery is 3.6 miles away, scores 92 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Rosmellyn Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Rosmellyn Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01736 330909.

How do patients rate Rosmellyn Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 82% of patients at Rosmellyn Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 84% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 73 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Rosmellyn Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Rosmellyn Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 15 October 2019).

What are the opening times of Rosmellyn Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 6pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 6pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 6pm, Thursday 8:30am to 6pm, Friday 8:30am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 3 December 2019. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Rosmellyn Surgery?

Call 01736 330909 or visit its website, www.rosmellynsurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is St Clare Medical Centre, St. Clare Street, Penzance, TR18 3DX.

How many patients are registered at Rosmellyn Surgery?

Around 7,564 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Penwith PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly 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.