GP surgery in Gosport

Rowner Health Centre

143 Rowner Lane, Rowner, Gosport, PO13 9SP

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good9,285 patients

Scores 1 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 51% of patients say their experience is good and 33% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2024. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 1% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 3 in Gosport Based on 132 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 2

  • Easy to get through on the phone7
  • Easy to contact online6
  • Good experience of getting in touch1
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment4

Quality of care 3

  • Patients rate the surgery as good2
  • Patients got what they needed8
  • Doctors and nurses listen3
  • Patients trust the staff2
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done21
  • Meets NHS clinical targets30
  • Children vaccinated on time37

What patients say

132 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

33%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

51%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-8

change since last year

2025: 59% · 2026: 51%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone45%
Had their call answered straight away2%
Gave up or got no answer6%
Knew what would happen next straight away49%

The appointment

Were seen the same day12%
Waited more than a week45%
Were seen face to face64%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)47%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 33% 57% 29%
Easy to contact via website 33% 58% 34%
Easy to contact via NHS App 31% 54% 42%
Reception staff helpful 66% 85% 76%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 19% 31% 17%
Sees preferred clinician 19% 42% 27%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 70% 84% 78%
Next steps within 2 days 86% 93% 92%
Good experience of contacting 39% 73% 53%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 26% 57% 31%
Waiting time was about right 47% 69% 47%
Remote appointment 35% 26% 24%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 72% 87% 78%
Treated with care and concern 72% 86% 77%
Considered mental wellbeing 59% 75% 58%
Had all the information needed 83% 92% 84%
Confidence and trust 80% 93% 85%
Involved in decisions 80% 92% 82%
Needs were met 82% 90% 84%
Overall
Overall experience good 51% 77% 59%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 67% 79% 72%
Supported by local services 60% 70% 57%
Discussed managing condition 29% 43% 30%
Agreed a care plan 47% 46% 14%

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.

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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 15 May 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
143 Rowner Lane, Rowner, Gosport, PO13 9SP
Phone
023 9251 3143
Website
www.rownerhealthcentre.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Gosport Central PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
J82669 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 25 November 2024

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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

9,285registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
82.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension15.8%15.2%
Diabetes9.6%7.9%
Asthma6.6%6.6%
COPD2.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.6%3.0%
Depression29.2%14.3%
Obesity21.9%13.9%
Smoking18.3%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4972%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6470%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)66%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target72%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target54%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check79%78%
Asthma: annual review57%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Rowner Health Centrethis surgery133%51%Yes
Bridgemary Medical CentreGosport, PO13 0HR1.0 miles835%68%Yes
Solent View Medical PracticeLee-on-the-Solent, PO13 9JG1.4 miles2342%68%Yes
The Willow GroupGosport, PO12 3JP1.6 miles821%66%Yes
Blossom Health - GosportGosport, PO12 3PW1.8 miles640%60%Yes
Stubbington Medical PracticeFareham, PO14 2JP2.0 miles929%57%Yes
Centre PracticeFareham, PO16 7ER2.8 miles2836%74%Yes
Westlands Medical CentreFareham, PO16 9AD2.8 miles7566%84%Yes
Portchester PracticeFareham, PO16 9TU3.1 miles8474%89%Yes
Gudgeheath Lane SurgeryFareham, PO15 6QA3.5 miles322%65%Yes

Solent View Medical Practice is 1.4 miles away, scores 23 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Rowner Health Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Rowner Health Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 023 9251 3143.

How do patients rate Rowner Health Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 51% of patients at Rowner Health Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 33% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 1 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Rowner Health Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Rowner Health Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 25 November 2024).

What are the opening times of Rowner Health Centre?

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 15 May 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Rowner Health Centre?

Call 023 9251 3143 or visit its website, www.rownerhealthcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 143 Rowner Lane, Rowner, Gosport, PO13 9SP.

How many patients are registered at Rowner Health Centre?

Around 9,285 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Gosport Central PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Hampshire and Isle of Wight 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.