GP surgery in North Norfolk

Sheringham Medical Practice

Cromer Road, Sheringham, NR26 8RT

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good9,355 patients

Scores 57 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 85% of patients say their experience is good and 63% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2018. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 57% of GP surgeries in England. 6th of 10 in North Norfolk Based on 129 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 50

  • Easy to get through on the phone52
  • Easy to contact online55
  • Good experience of getting in touch43
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment54

Quality of care 64

  • Patients rate the surgery as good71
  • Patients got what they needed58
  • Doctors and nurses listen71
  • Patients trust the staff39
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done58
  • Meets NHS clinical targets40
  • Children vaccinated on time37

What patients say

129 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

63%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

85%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+7

change since last year

2025: 78% · 2026: 85%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone53%
Had their call answered straight away16%
Gave up or got no answer4%
Knew what would happen next straight away47%

The appointment

Were seen the same day14%
Waited more than a week34%
Were seen face to face72%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)43%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 63% 57% 62%
Easy to contact via website 60% 58% 48%
Easy to contact via NHS App 47% 54% 47%
Reception staff helpful 89% 85% 90%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 19% 31% 24%
Sees preferred clinician 23% 42% 41%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 87% 84% 88%
Next steps within 2 days 94% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 73% 73% 79%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 65% 57% 54%
Waiting time was about right 73% 69% 77%
Remote appointment 28% 26% 33%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 92% 87% 91%
Treated with care and concern 91% 86% 87%
Considered mental wellbeing 74% 75% 77%
Had all the information needed 98% 92% 90%
Confidence and trust 92% 93% 94%
Involved in decisions 97% 92% 96%
Needs were met 92% 90% 95%
Overall
Overall experience good 85% 77% 78%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 79% 79% 83%
Supported by local services 75% 70% 80%
Discussed managing condition 45% 43% 32%
Agreed a care plan 29% 46% 27%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 129 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 8pm
Tuesday8am to 6:30pm
Wednesday7am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 10 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Cromer Road, Sheringham, NR26 8RT
Phone
01263 822066
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
North Norfolk 1 PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
D82005 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Audio-descriptive for appointment announcements
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled car parking
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Free public WiFi
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • High-back waiting room chairs
  • Lift
  • Sign language interpreter available in-person
  • Sign language interpreter available online

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 21 September 2018

This rating is 7 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

9,355registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
83.6years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension25.2%15.2%
Diabetes10.7%7.9%
Asthma9.6%6.6%
COPD3.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease5.3%3.0%
Depression9.5%14.3%
Obesity9.1%13.9%
Smoking10.6%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4971%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6473%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)68%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target69%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target65%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check77%78%
Asthma: annual review68%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Sheringham Medical Practicethis surgery5763%85%Yes
Cromer Group PracticeCromer, NR27 0BG4.0 miles4553%78%Yes
Holt Medical PracticeHolt, NR25 6QA4.5 miles8473%90%Yes
Aldborough SurgeryNorwich, NR11 7NN5.5 miles9290%95%Yes
Mundesley Medical CentreNorwich, NR11 8AR10.1 miles7992%86%Yes
Market SurgeryNorwich, NR11 6BW10.4 miles5254%85%Yes
Paston SurgeryNorth Walsham, NR28 0BQ10.8 miles7765%85%Yes
Birchwood Medical PracticeNorth Walsham, NR28 0BQ10.8 miles7970%88%Yes
Reepham & Aylsham Medical PracticeNorwich, NR10 4QT12.9 miles7776%87%Yes
Wells Health CentreWells-Next-the-Sea, NR23 1JP15.1 miles8885%90%Yes

Holt Medical Practice is 4.5 miles away, scores 84 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Sheringham Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Sheringham Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01263 822066.

How do patients rate Sheringham Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 85% of patients at Sheringham Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 63% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 57 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Sheringham Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Sheringham Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 21 September 2018).

What are the opening times of Sheringham Medical Practice?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 8pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 7am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 10 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Sheringham Medical Practice?

Call 01263 822066. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Cromer Road, Sheringham, NR26 8RT.

How many patients are registered at Sheringham Medical Practice?

Around 9,355 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of North Norfolk 1 PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Norfolk and Suffolk 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.