GP surgery in Guildford

Sheresurgeryanddispensary

Shere Surgery & Dispensary, Gomshall Lane, Shere, Guildford, GU5 9DR

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good8,243 patients

Scores 95 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 95% of patients say their experience is good and 80% 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.

Excellent Scores higher than 95% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 10 in Guildford Based on 95 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 95

  • Easy to get through on the phone82
  • Easy to contact online99
  • Good experience of getting in touch90
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment95

Quality of care 92

  • Patients rate the surgery as good96
  • Patients got what they needed95
  • Doctors and nurses listen94
  • Patients trust the staff80
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done54
  • Meets NHS clinical targets50
  • Children vaccinated on time52

What patients say

95 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

80%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

95%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+8

change since last year

2025: 88% · 2026: 95%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone22%
Had their call answered straight away38%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away42%

The appointment

Were seen the same day47%
Waited more than a week18%
Were seen face to face82%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)70%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 80% 57% 80%
Easy to contact via website 91% 58% 83%
Easy to contact via NHS App 76% 54% 58%
Reception staff helpful 93% 85% 93%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 31% 31% 34%
Sees preferred clinician 56% 42% 75%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 94% 84% 90%
Next steps within 2 days 98% 93% 90%
Good experience of contacting 90% 73% 89%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 78% 57% 74%
Waiting time was about right 90% 69% 88%
Remote appointment 18% 26% 22%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 97% 87% 98%
Treated with care and concern 95% 86% 97%
Considered mental wellbeing 88% 75% 87%
Had all the information needed 95% 92% 98%
Confidence and trust 97% 93% 98%
Involved in decisions 97% 92% 98%
Needs were met 98% 90% 96%
Overall
Overall experience good 95% 77% 88%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 88% 79% 93%
Supported by local services 79% 70% 87%
Discussed managing condition 45% 43% 42%
Agreed a care plan 57% 46% 43%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 95 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

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

Confirmed by the surgery on 26 February 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Shere Surgery & Dispensary, Gomshall Lane, Shere, Guildford, GU5 9DR
Phone
01483 202066
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Guildford East PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
H81077 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • 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 4 November 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

8,243registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
87.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension13.8%15.2%
Diabetes4.4%7.9%
Asthma5.8%6.6%
COPD1.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.8%3.0%
Depression10.1%14.3%
Obesity7.6%13.9%
Smoking6.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4972%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6478%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)64%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)88%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target77%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target63%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check76%78%
Asthma: annual review63%66%

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Common questions

Is Sheresurgeryanddispensary taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Sheresurgeryanddispensary was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01483 202066.

How do patients rate Sheresurgeryanddispensary?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 95% of patients at Sheresurgeryanddispensary said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 80% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 95 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Sheresurgeryanddispensary?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Sheresurgeryanddispensary as Good at its last published inspection (report published 4 November 2019).

What are the opening times of Sheresurgeryanddispensary?

Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Friday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 26 February 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Sheresurgeryanddispensary?

Call 01483 202066. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Shere Surgery & Dispensary, Gomshall Lane, Shere, Guildford, GU5 9DR.

How many patients are registered at Sheresurgeryanddispensary?

Around 8,243 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Guildford East 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.