GP surgery in Welwyn Garden City
Spring House Health
Spring House Site, Ascots Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4HL
Scores 9 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 61% of patients say their experience is good and 46% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2015. 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 8
- Easy to get through on the phone22
- Easy to contact online16
- Good experience of getting in touch8
- Did not wait too long for the appointment10
Quality of care 14
- Patients rate the surgery as good7
- Patients got what they needed11
- Doctors and nurses listen15
- Patients trust the staff24
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done48
- Meets NHS clinical targets52
- Children vaccinated on time88
What patients say
106 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
46%
find the phone easy
well below the England average (57%)
61%
say their experience is good
well below the England average (77%)
-2
change since last year
2025: 63% · 2026: 61%
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 | 46% | 57% | 41% |
| Easy to contact via website | 42% | 58% | 34% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 41% | 54% | 28% |
| Reception staff helpful | 70% | 85% | 69% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 32% | 31% | 36% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 25% | 42% | 28% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 73% | 84% | 60% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 85% | 93% | 92% |
| Good experience of contacting | 55% | 73% | 47% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 34% | 57% | 40% |
| Waiting time was about right | 53% | 69% | 51% |
| Remote appointment | 25% | 26% | 23% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 80% | 87% | 78% |
| Treated with care and concern | 73% | 86% | 78% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 65% | 75% | 64% |
| Had all the information needed | 88% | 92% | 90% |
| Confidence and trust | 90% | 93% | 91% |
| Involved in decisions | 85% | 92% | 90% |
| Needs were met | 83% | 90% | 86% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 61% | 77% | 63% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 73% | 79% | 73% |
| Supported by local services | 62% | 70% | 54% |
| Discussed managing condition | 31% | 43% | 34% |
| Agreed a care plan | 33% | 46% | 47% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 106 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.
What patients tell us
From people who use this surgery. Official data cannot tell you these things.
Tell us about this surgery
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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 8pm |
| Tuesday | 8am to 8pm |
| Wednesday | 8am to 8pm |
| Thursday | 8am to 8pm |
| Friday | 8am to 8pm |
| Saturday | 8am to noon |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 11 July 2019. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Spring House Site, Ascots Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4HL
- Phone
- 01707 294354
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Welwyn Garden City A PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- Y02639 · NHS profile
Access and facilities
- Wheelchair access
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
Good
overall, from the inspection published 10 September 2015
This rating is 11 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? | Good |
| Is it well-led? | Good |
About the patients
NHS records for the people registered here
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 10.9% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 11.2% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 12.8% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 14.0% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 79% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 80% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 67% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 90% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 76% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 54% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 71% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 62% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring House Healththis surgery | – | 9 | 46% | 61% | Yes |
| Hall Grove Group PracticeWelwyn Garden City, AL7 4PL | 0.6 miles | 54 | 40% | 82% | Yes |
| Peartree Lane SurgeryWelwyn Garden City, AL7 3UJ | 1.0 miles | 9 | 39% | 61% | Yes |
| The Garden City PracticeWelwyn Garden City, AL8 6EH | 1.3 miles | 35 | 45% | 75% | Yes |
| Wrafton House SurgeryHatfield, AL10 0BS | 1.9 miles | 34 | 40% | 78% | Yes |
| Lister House SurgeryHatfield, AL10 0NL | 2.0 miles | 9 | 50% | 61% | Yes |
| Burvill House SurgeryHatfield, AL10 8HP | 2.1 miles | 41 | 54% | 78% | Yes |
| Bridge Cottage SurgeryWelwyn, AL6 9EF | 3.4 miles | 30 | 59% | 69% | Yes |
| Potterells Medical CentreHatfield, AL9 7SN | 3.9 miles | 55 | 62% | 75% | Yes |
| Hanscombe House SurgeryHertford, SG14 1JA | 4.7 miles | 46 | 47% | 87% | Yes |
Hall Grove Group Practice is 0.6 miles away, scores 54 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Spring House Health taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Spring House Health was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01707 294354.
How do patients rate Spring House Health?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 61% of patients at Spring House Health said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 46% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 9 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Spring House Health?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Spring House Health as Good at its last published inspection (report published 10 September 2015).
What are the opening times of Spring House Health?
Reception is open Monday 8am to 8pm, Tuesday 8am to 8pm, Wednesday 8am to 8pm, Thursday 8am to 8pm, Friday 8am to 8pm, Saturday 8am to noon, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 11 July 2019. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Spring House Health?
Call 01707 294354. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Spring House Site, Ascots Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4HL.
How many patients are registered at Spring House Health?
Around 9,806 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Welwyn Garden City A PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Central East 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.