GP surgery in Bath

Rush Hill Surgery

20 Rush Hill, Bath, BA2 2QH

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good9,186 patients

Scores 28 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 70% of patients say their experience is good and 60% 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.

Below average Scores higher than 28% of GP surgeries in England. 9th of 9 in Bath Based on 100 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 26

  • Easy to get through on the phone46
  • Easy to contact online45
  • Good experience of getting in touch33
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment10

Quality of care 34

  • Patients rate the surgery as good22
  • Patients got what they needed61
  • Doctors and nurses listen54
  • Patients trust the staff43
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done17
  • Meets NHS clinical targets62
  • Children vaccinated on time53

What patients say

100 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

60%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

70%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

0

change since last year

2025: 70% · 2026: 70%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone48%
Had their call answered straight away20%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away64%

The appointment

Were seen the same day16%
Waited more than a week44%
Were seen face to face57%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)79%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 60% 57% 70%
Easy to contact via website 56% 58% 48%
Easy to contact via NHS App 43% 54% 56%
Reception staff helpful 88% 85% 86%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 27% 31% 31%
Sees preferred clinician 24% 42% 32%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 82% 84% 76%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 98%
Good experience of contacting 70% 73% 74%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 40% 57% 51%
Waiting time was about right 53% 69% 61%
Remote appointment 43% 26% 37%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 89% 87% 88%
Treated with care and concern 88% 86% 86%
Considered mental wellbeing 78% 75% 74%
Had all the information needed 92% 92% 95%
Confidence and trust 93% 93% 98%
Involved in decisions 96% 92% 94%
Needs were met 93% 90% 96%
Overall
Overall experience good 70% 77% 70%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 80% 79% 78%
Supported by local services 70% 70% 63%
Discussed managing condition 36% 43% 47%
Agreed a care plan 47% 46% 50%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 100 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

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

Confirmed by the surgery on 7 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
20 Rush Hill, Bath, BA2 2QH
Phone
01225 446087
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.rushhillandwestonsurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Minerva Health Group PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
L81644 · NHS profile

Branch surgeries

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

Dr Hartley-Brewer VF & Partner
Rush Hill Surgery, 20 Rush Hill, Bath, BA2 2QH
Weston Surgery
36 Combe Park, Bath, BA1 3NR

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 8 July 2016

This rating is 10 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

9,186registered patients
Among the best offhow well off the local area is
84.6years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension11.6%15.2%
Diabetes5.1%7.9%
Asthma5.9%6.6%
COPD1.9%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.4%3.0%
Depression10.8%14.3%
Obesity10.6%13.9%
Smoking10.6%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4966%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6475%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)65%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)86%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target67%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target63%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check75%78%
Asthma: annual review53%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Rush Hill Surgerythis surgery2860%70%Yes
Heart of BathBath, BA2 3HT1.1 miles7362%87%Yes
St. Michael's SurgeryBath, BA2 1ER1.2 miles9188%91%Yes
Newbridge SurgeryBath, BA1 3PT1.5 miles9783%92%Yes
Widcombe SurgeryBath, BA2 4JT1.9 miles5059%78%Yes
Combe Down SurgeryBath, BA2 5EG2.1 miles6556%84%Yes
The Pulteney PracticeBath, BA2 4BY2.3 miles3653%75%Yes
Bmi Healthcare Bath ClinicBath, BA2 7BR2.7 miles
Fairfield Park Health CentreBath, BA1 6EA2.7 miles8286%95%Yes
University Medical CentreBath, BA2 7AY3.0 miles7290%81%Yes

Heart of Bath is 1.1 miles away, scores 73 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Rush Hill Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Rush Hill Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01225 446087.

How do patients rate Rush Hill Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 70% of patients at Rush Hill Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 60% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 28 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Rush Hill Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Rush Hill Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 8 July 2016).

What are the opening times of Rush Hill Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6pm, Tuesday 8am to 6pm, Wednesday 8am to 6pm, Thursday 8am to 6pm, Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 7 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Rush Hill Surgery?

Call 01225 446087 or visit its website, www.rushhillandwestonsurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 20 Rush Hill, Bath, BA2 2QH.

Does Rush Hill Surgery have a branch surgery?

Yes. Rush Hill Surgery also runs Dr Hartley-Brewer VF & Partner (Rush Hill Surgery, 20 Rush Hill, Bath, BA2 2QH) and Weston Surgery (36 Combe Park, Bath, BA1 3NR). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Rush Hill Surgery?

Around 9,186 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Minerva Health Group PCN, 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.