GP surgery in North Norfolk

Stalham Staithe Surgery

Lower Staithe Road, Stalham, Norwich, NR12 9BU

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good7,220 patients

Scores 48 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 69% of patients say their experience is good and 61% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2024. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 48% of GP surgeries in England. 7th of 10 in North Norfolk Based on 112 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 phone48
  • Easy to contact online79
  • Good experience of getting in touch42
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment50

Quality of care 44

  • Patients rate the surgery as good19
  • Patients got what they needed53
  • Doctors and nurses listen28
  • Patients trust the staff48
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done89
  • Meets NHS clinical targets76
  • Children vaccinated on time98

What patients say

112 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

61%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

69%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

-8

change since last year

2025: 77% · 2026: 69%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone36%
Had their call answered straight away11%
Gave up or got no answer3%
Knew what would happen next straight away40%

The appointment

Were seen the same day29%
Waited more than a week28%
Were seen face to face72%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)59%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 61% 57% 64%
Easy to contact via website 71% 58% 64%
Easy to contact via NHS App 68% 54% 53%
Reception staff helpful 84% 85% 90%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 27% 31% 44%
Sees preferred clinician 47% 42% 46%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 80% 84% 93%
Next steps within 2 days 81% 93% 94%
Good experience of contacting 73% 73% 82%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 61% 57% 72%
Waiting time was about right 72% 69% 77%
Remote appointment 28% 26% 13%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 84% 87% 92%
Treated with care and concern 84% 86% 90%
Considered mental wellbeing 70% 75% 74%
Had all the information needed 92% 92% 96%
Confidence and trust 93% 93% 94%
Involved in decisions 90% 92% 93%
Needs were met 92% 90% 87%
Overall
Overall experience good 69% 77% 77%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 81% 79% 80%
Supported by local services 61% 70% 74%
Discussed managing condition 32% 43% 42%
Agreed a care plan 36% 46% 50%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 112 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8:30am to 8pm
Tuesday8:30am to 5:30pm
Wednesday8:30am to 5:30pm
Thursday8:30am to 5:30pm
Friday8:30am to 5:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 9 January 2019. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Lower Staithe Road, Stalham, Norwich, NR12 9BU
Phone
01692 582000
Email
[email protected]
Website
staithesurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
North Norfolk 4 PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
D82009 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 31 January 2024

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

7,220registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
84.6years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension24.6%15.2%
Diabetes11.6%7.9%
Asthma8.6%6.6%
COPD3.1%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.1%3.0%
Depression15.2%14.3%
Obesity17.8%13.9%
Smoking14.0%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4973%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6479%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)79%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)91%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target82%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target63%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check83%78%
Asthma: annual review76%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Stalham Staithe Surgerythis surgery4861%69%Yes
Ludham and Stalham Green SurgeriesGreat Yarmouth, NR29 5AB4.3 miles3263%75%Yes
Hoveton & Wroxham Medical CentreNorwich, NR12 8DU5.5 miles8779%87%Yes
Paston SurgeryNorth Walsham, NR28 0BQ6.6 miles7765%85%Yes
Birchwood Medical PracticeNorth Walsham, NR28 0BQ6.6 miles7970%88%Yes
Coltishall Medical PracticeNorwich, NR12 7HA7.0 miles9088%86%Yes
Fleggburgh SurgeryGreat Yarmouth, NR29 3AW7.8 miles9894%96%Yes
Mundesley Medical CentreNorwich, NR11 8AR8.1 miles7992%86%Yes
Acle Medical PartnershipNorwich, NR13 3RA9.0 miles3656%75%Yes
Blofield SurgeryNorwich, NR13 4PL9.6 miles7671%88%Yes

Hoveton & Wroxham Medical Centre is 5.5 miles away, scores 87 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Stalham Staithe Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Stalham Staithe Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01692 582000.

How do patients rate Stalham Staithe Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 69% of patients at Stalham Staithe Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 61% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 48 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Stalham Staithe Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Stalham Staithe Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 31 January 2024).

What are the opening times of Stalham Staithe Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 8pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 5:30pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 5:30pm, Thursday 8:30am to 5:30pm, Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 9 January 2019. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Stalham Staithe Surgery?

Call 01692 582000 or visit its website, staithesurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Lower Staithe Road, Stalham, Norwich, NR12 9BU.

How many patients are registered at Stalham Staithe Surgery?

Around 7,220 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of North Norfolk 4 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.