GP surgery in Chichester

Selsey Medical Practice

Selsey Medical Centre, High Street, Selsey, Chichester, PO20 0QG

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good12,667 patients

Scores 50 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 75% of patients say their experience is good and 41% 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.

Average Scores higher than 50% of GP surgeries in England. 6th of 11 in Chichester Based on 153 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 33

  • Easy to get through on the phone15
  • Easy to contact online46
  • Good experience of getting in touch33
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment58

Quality of care 72

  • Patients rate the surgery as good35
  • Patients got what they needed81
  • Doctors and nurses listen74
  • Patients trust the staff91
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done71
  • Meets NHS clinical targets95
  • Children vaccinated on time94

What patients say

153 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

41%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

75%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

+1

change since last year

2025: 74% · 2026: 75%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone37%
Had their call answered straight away9%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away39%

The appointment

Were seen the same day23%
Waited more than a week33%
Were seen face to face71%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)58%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 41% 57% 48%
Easy to contact via website 57% 58% 47%
Easy to contact via NHS App 50% 54% 35%
Reception staff helpful 81% 85% 77%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 22% 31% 28%
Sees preferred clinician 32% 42% 29%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 79% 84% 87%
Next steps within 2 days 88% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 70% 73% 65%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 42% 57% 45%
Waiting time was about right 74% 69% 63%
Remote appointment 29% 26% 24%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 92% 87% 84%
Treated with care and concern 90% 86% 82%
Considered mental wellbeing 76% 75% 72%
Had all the information needed 94% 92% 90%
Confidence and trust 98% 93% 85%
Involved in decisions 96% 92% 85%
Needs were met 96% 90% 90%
Overall
Overall experience good 75% 77% 74%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 77% 79% 79%
Supported by local services 65% 70% 67%
Discussed managing condition 29% 43% 44%
Agreed a care plan 34% 46% 40%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 153 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 4 May 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Selsey Medical Centre, High Street, Selsey, Chichester, PO20 0QG
Phone
01243 608201
Website
www.selseymedicalpractice.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Chichester Alliance of Medical Practices PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
H82037 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • 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 7 September 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

12,667registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
82.2years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension23.4%15.2%
Diabetes11.6%7.9%
Asthma7.8%6.6%
COPD4.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.8%3.0%
Depression12.3%14.3%
Obesity20.4%13.9%
Smoking15.4%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4971%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6475%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)75%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)92%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target78%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target63%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check87%78%
Asthma: annual review71%66%

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Maywood Health Care Centre is 5.7 miles away, scores 75 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Selsey Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Selsey Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01243 608201.

How do patients rate Selsey Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 75% of patients at Selsey Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 41% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 50 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Selsey Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Selsey Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 7 September 2016).

What are the opening times of Selsey Medical Practice?

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 4 May 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Selsey Medical Practice?

Call 01243 608201 or visit its website, www.selseymedicalpractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Selsey Medical Centre, High Street, Selsey, Chichester, PO20 0QG.

How many patients are registered at Selsey Medical Practice?

Around 12,667 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Chichester Alliance of Medical Practices PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Surrey and Sussex 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.