GP surgery in Wiltshire

St Melor House Surgery

Edwards Road, Amesbury, Salisbury, SP4 7LT

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good6,834 patients

Scores 95 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 95% 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 Good in 2018. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 95% of GP surgeries in England. 11th of 27 in Wiltshire Based on 106 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 90

  • Easy to get through on the phone95
  • Easy to contact online96
  • Good experience of getting in touch91
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment64

Quality of care 97

  • Patients rate the surgery as good96
  • Patients got what they needed78
  • Doctors and nurses listen96
  • Patients trust the staff85
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done87
  • Meets NHS clinical targets81
  • Children vaccinated on time93

What patients say

106 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

90%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

95%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+3

change since last year

2025: 92% · 2026: 95%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone83%
Had their call answered straight away26%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away61%

The appointment

Were seen the same day27%
Waited more than a week35%
Were seen face to face74%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)55%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 90% 57% 89%
Easy to contact via website 84% 58% 80%
Easy to contact via NHS App 80% 54% 79%
Reception staff helpful 99% 85% 99%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 19% 31% 23%
Sees preferred clinician 48% 42% 61%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 95% 84% 93%
Next steps within 2 days 97% 93% 93%
Good experience of contacting 90% 73% 92%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 66% 57% 71%
Waiting time was about right 76% 69% 81%
Remote appointment 26% 26% 20%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 97% 87% 92%
Treated with care and concern 98% 86% 93%
Considered mental wellbeing 92% 75% 82%
Had all the information needed 97% 92% 98%
Confidence and trust 98% 93% 97%
Involved in decisions 97% 92% 95%
Needs were met 95% 90% 93%
Overall
Overall experience good 95% 77% 92%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 80% 79% 90%
Supported by local services 91% 70% 81%
Discussed managing condition 44% 43% 40%
Agreed a care plan 54% 46% 65%

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 8pm
Tuesday8am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 8pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 21 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Edwards Road, Amesbury, Salisbury, SP4 7LT
Phone
01980 622474
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.stmelorhousesurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Sarum North PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
J83048 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • Lift
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Step-free access throughout
  • Wheelchair access at entrances and exits
  • Wheelchair access throughout

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 18 September 2018

This rating is 8 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

6,834registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
83.0years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension16.3%15.2%
Diabetes8.9%7.9%
Asthma9.7%6.6%
COPD2.3%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.2%3.0%
Depression13.0%14.3%
Obesity19.3%13.9%
Smoking12.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4975%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6479%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)77%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)93%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target82%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target63%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check90%78%
Asthma: annual review83%66%

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Common questions

Is St Melor House Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), St Melor House Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01980 622474.

How do patients rate St Melor House Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 95% of patients at St Melor House Surgery 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 95 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for St Melor House Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated St Melor House Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 18 September 2018).

What are the opening times of St Melor House Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 8pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 8pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 21 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact St Melor House Surgery?

Call 01980 622474 or visit its website, www.stmelorhousesurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Edwards Road, Amesbury, Salisbury, SP4 7LT.

How many patients are registered at St Melor House Surgery?

Around 6,834 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Sarum North PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire 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.