GP surgery in Southampton

Solent GP Surgery

Adelaide Health Centre, William Macleod Way, Southampton, SO16 4XE

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good22,670 patients

Scores 17 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 71% of patients say their experience is good and 40% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2025. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 17% of GP surgeries in England. 13th of 19 in Southampton Based on 113 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 11

  • Easy to get through on the phone13
  • Easy to contact online24
  • Good experience of getting in touch19
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment14

Quality of care 31

  • Patients rate the surgery as good23
  • Patients got what they needed49
  • Doctors and nurses listen66
  • Patients trust the staff54
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done1
  • Meets NHS clinical targets54
  • Children vaccinated on time37

What patients say

113 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

40%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

71%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

+10

change since last year

2025: 60% · 2026: 71%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone47%
Had their call answered straight away3%
Gave up or got no answer4%
Knew what would happen next straight away41%

The appointment

Were seen the same day19%
Waited more than a week30%
Were seen face to face65%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)56%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 40% 57% 41%
Easy to contact via website 46% 58% 35%
Easy to contact via NHS App 56% 54% 29%
Reception staff helpful 89% 85% 71%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 26% 31% 26%
Sees preferred clinician 37% 42% 37%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 80% 84% 73%
Next steps within 2 days 85% 93% 86%
Good experience of contacting 63% 73% 60%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 57% 57% 57%
Waiting time was about right 56% 69% 51%
Remote appointment 35% 26% 45%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 91% 87% 77%
Treated with care and concern 84% 86% 78%
Considered mental wellbeing 78% 75% 68%
Had all the information needed 95% 92% 85%
Confidence and trust 94% 93% 84%
Involved in decisions 94% 92% 84%
Needs were met 91% 90% 81%
Overall
Overall experience good 71% 77% 60%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 84% 79% 67%
Supported by local services 66% 70% 56%
Discussed managing condition 42% 43% 37%
Agreed a care plan 31% 46% 78%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 113 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 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
Saturday8am to noon
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 1 December 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Adelaide Health Centre, William Macleod Way, Southampton, SO16 4XE
Phone
0300 123 6066
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Southampton Central PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
J82024 · NHS profile

Branch surgeries

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

Nicholstown
Royal South Hants Hospital, Graham Road, Southampton, SO14 0YG
Solent GP Surgery -Portswood
7 Belmont Road, Portswood, Southampton, SO17 2GD

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 19 March 2025

Read the inspection report

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

22,670registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
80.2years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension8.7%15.2%
Diabetes6.4%7.9%
Asthma4.5%6.6%
COPD1.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.8%3.0%
Depression10.1%14.3%
Obesity11.4%13.9%
Smoking18.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4945%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6454%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)53%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)76%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target62%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target54%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check75%78%
Asthma: annual review51%66%

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Common questions

Is Solent GP Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Solent GP Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0300 123 6066.

How do patients rate Solent GP Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 71% of patients at Solent GP Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 40% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 17 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Solent GP Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Solent GP Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 19 March 2025).

What are the opening times of Solent GP Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday 8am to noon, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 1 December 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Solent GP Surgery?

Call 0300 123 6066. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Adelaide Health Centre, William Macleod Way, Southampton, SO16 4XE.

Does Solent GP Surgery have a branch surgery?

Yes. Solent GP Surgery also runs Nicholstown (Royal South Hants Hospital, Graham Road, Southampton, SO14 0YG) and Solent GP Surgery -Portswood (7 Belmont Road, Portswood, Southampton, SO17 2GD). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Solent GP Surgery?

Around 22,670 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Southampton Central PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Hampshire and Isle of Wight 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.