GP surgery in Biggleswade
Saffron Health Partnership
Biggleswade Health Centre, Saffron Road, Biggleswade, SG18 8DJ
Scores 7 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 60% of patients say their experience is good and 25% 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.
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 9
- Easy to get through on the phone2
- Easy to contact online32
- Good experience of getting in touch8
- Did not wait too long for the appointment26
Quality of care 8
- Patients rate the surgery as good7
- Patients got what they needed9
- Doctors and nurses listen27
- Patients trust the staff8
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done10
- Meets NHS clinical targets59
- Children vaccinated on time64
What patients say
117 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
25%
find the phone easy
well below the England average (57%)
60%
say their experience is good
well below the England average (77%)
+24
change since last year
2025: 36% · 2026: 60%
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 | 25% | 57% | 6% |
| Easy to contact via website | 50% | 58% | 19% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 31% | 54% | 14% |
| Reception staff helpful | 77% | 85% | 58% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 29% | 31% | 27% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 21% | 42% | 6% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 79% | 84% | 54% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 92% | 93% | 94% |
| Good experience of contacting | 56% | 73% | 26% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 25% | 57% | 16% |
| Waiting time was about right | 63% | 69% | 44% |
| Remote appointment | 30% | 26% | 25% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 84% | 87% | 67% |
| Treated with care and concern | 80% | 86% | 66% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 66% | 75% | 45% |
| Had all the information needed | 87% | 92% | 91% |
| Confidence and trust | 86% | 93% | 85% |
| Involved in decisions | 84% | 92% | 85% |
| Needs were met | 83% | 90% | 83% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 60% | 77% | 36% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 78% | 79% | 81% |
| Supported by local services | 73% | 70% | 43% |
| Discussed managing condition | 29% | 43% | 21% |
| Agreed a care plan | 25% | 46% | 52% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 117 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 20 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Biggleswade Health Centre, Saffron Road, Biggleswade, SG18 8DJ
- Phone
- 01767 316346
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Sandhills PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- E81057 · NHS profile
Branch surgeries
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- Saffron Health Partnership Langford Branch
- 111 Church Street, Langford, SG18 9QA
- Saffron Health Partnership Shannon Court Branch
- High Street, Sandy, SG19 1AG
Access and facilities
- Accessible toilets
- Baby-changing facilities
- Bariatric equipment: weight support
- Cycle parking
- 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
- Sign language interpreter available in-person
- Step-free access at entrances and exits
- Step-free access throughout
- Toilets
- Train station nearby
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
Good
overall, from the inspection published 4 October 2016
This rating is 9 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 | 15.6% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 8.3% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 13.0% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 13.5% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 11.2% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 72% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 78% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 68% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 88% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 72% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 52% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 68% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 45% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saffron Health Partnershipthis surgery | – | 7 | 25% | 60% | Yes |
| Ivel Medical CentreBiggleswade, SG18 0RA | 0.4 miles | 7 | 25% | 53% | Yes |
| Sandy Health CentreSandy, SG19 1JQ | 3.3 miles | 18 | 37% | 65% | Yes |
| Greensands (Potton)Sandy, SG19 2QS | 3.7 miles | 33 | 41% | 77% | Yes |
| Shefford Health CentreShefford, SG17 5FS | 4.2 miles | 31 | 49% | 72% | Yes |
| Larksfield and Arlesey Medical PracticeHitchin, SG5 4HB | 4.8 miles | 23 | 31% | 67% | Yes |
| Ashwell SurgeryBaldock, SG7 5PY | 5.4 miles | 13 | 36% | 59% | Yes |
| Lower Stondon SurgeryHenlow, SG16 6JJ | 5.7 miles | 54 | 42% | 79% | Yes |
| Great Barford SurgeryBedford, MK44 3HX | 6.2 miles | 51 | 63% | 75% | Yes |
| The Birchwood and Sollershott SurgeriesLetchworth Garden City, SG6 4UB | 7.2 miles | 2 | 39% | 58% | Yes |
Sandy Health Centre is 3.3 miles away, scores 18 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Saffron Health Partnership taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Saffron Health Partnership was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01767 316346.
How do patients rate Saffron Health Partnership?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 60% of patients at Saffron Health Partnership said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 25% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 7 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Saffron Health Partnership?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Saffron Health Partnership as Good at its last published inspection (report published 4 October 2016).
What are the opening times of Saffron Health Partnership?
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 20 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Saffron Health Partnership?
Call 01767 316346. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Biggleswade Health Centre, Saffron Road, Biggleswade, SG18 8DJ.
Does Saffron Health Partnership have a branch surgery?
Yes. Saffron Health Partnership also runs Saffron Health Partnership Langford Branch (111 Church Street, Langford, SG18 9QA) and Saffron Health Partnership Shannon Court Branch (High Street, Sandy, SG19 1AG). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at Saffron Health Partnership?
Around 21,894 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Sandhills PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Central East 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.