GP surgery in South Oxfordshire
Sonning Common Health Centre
Wood Lane, Sonning Common,reading, Reading, RG4 9SW
Scores 91 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 91% of patients say their experience is good and 90% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Outstanding in 2019. 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 78
- Easy to get through on the phone94
- Easy to contact online63
- Good experience of getting in touch94
- Did not wait too long for the appointment33
Quality of care 99
- Patients rate the surgery as good88
- Patients got what they needed100
- Doctors and nurses listen72
- Patients trust the staff99
- Inspection rating (Outstanding)98
- Health checks and screening done60
- Meets NHS clinical targets98
- Children vaccinated on time65
What patients say
115 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
90%
find the phone easy
well above the England average (57%)
91%
say their experience is good
well above the England average (77%)
+5
change since last year
2025: 86% · 2026: 91%
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 | 90% | 57% | 81% |
| Easy to contact via website | 63% | 58% | 90% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 80% | 54% | 75% |
| Reception staff helpful | 94% | 85% | 92% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 35% | 31% | 45% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 39% | 42% | 58% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 91% | 84% | 85% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 92% | 93% | 96% |
| Good experience of contacting | 92% | 73% | 83% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 89% | 57% | 83% |
| Waiting time was about right | 66% | 69% | 66% |
| Remote appointment | 24% | 26% | 19% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 92% | 87% | 92% |
| Treated with care and concern | 98% | 86% | 90% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 92% | 75% | 72% |
| Had all the information needed | 98% | 92% | 99% |
| Confidence and trust | 100% | 93% | 99% |
| Involved in decisions | 98% | 92% | 97% |
| Needs were met | 100% | 90% | 98% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 91% | 77% | 86% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 82% | 79% | 93% |
| Supported by local services | 77% | 70% | 79% |
| Discussed managing condition | 40% | 43% | 53% |
| Agreed a care plan | 63% | 46% | 37% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 115 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.
What patients tell us
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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 6 December 2023. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Wood Lane, Sonning Common,reading, Reading, RG4 9SW
- Phone
- 0118 972 2188
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.sonningcommonhealthcentre.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Henley Sonnet PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- K84020 · NHS profile
Access and facilities
- 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
Outstanding
overall, from the inspection published 2 August 2019
This rating is 7 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? | Outstanding |
| Is it well-led? | Outstanding |
About the patients
NHS records for the people registered here
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 16.8% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 7.7% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 15.0% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 10.2% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 8.0% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 81% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 83% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 67% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 88% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 74% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 65% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 84% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 60% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonning Common Health Centrethis surgery | – | 91 | 90% | 91% | Yes |
| Emmer Green SurgeryReading, RG4 8RA | 2.2 miles | 70 | 67% | 90% | Yes |
| Balmore Park SurgeryReading, RG4 7SS | 3.1 miles | 60 | 57% | 85% | Yes |
| The Bell SurgeryHenley on Thames, RG9 2DR | 3.6 miles | 95 | 88% | 94% | Yes |
| The Hart SurgeryHenley-on-Thames, RG9 2DR | 3.6 miles | 95 | 83% | 89% | Yes |
| Grovelands Medical CentreReading, RG30 1HG | 4.0 miles | 16 | 45% | 73% | Yes |
| Chatham Street SurgeryReading, RG1 7JE | 4.1 miles | 54 | 64% | 78% | Yes |
| Western Elms & Circuit Lane SurgeriesReading, RG30 1AT | 4.2 miles | 20 | 52% | 68% | Yes |
| Abbey Medical CentreReading, RG1 7QA | 4.2 miles | 75 | 86% | 81% | Yes |
| Broad Street Health CentreReading, RG1 7QA | 4.2 miles | 33 | 49% | 78% | Yes |
Common questions
Is Sonning Common Health Centre taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Sonning Common Health Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0118 972 2188.
How do patients rate Sonning Common Health Centre?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 91% of patients at Sonning Common Health Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 90% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 91 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Sonning Common Health Centre?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Sonning Common Health Centre as Outstanding at its last published inspection (report published 2 August 2019).
What are the opening times of Sonning Common Health Centre?
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 6 December 2023. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Sonning Common Health Centre?
Call 0118 972 2188 or visit its website, www.sonningcommonhealthcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Wood Lane, Sonning Common,reading, Reading, RG4 9SW.
How many patients are registered at Sonning Common Health Centre?
Around 9,827 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Henley Sonnet PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Thames Valley 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.