GP surgery in North Northamptonshire

Summerlee Medical Centre

Summerlee Road, Finedon, Wellingborough, NN9 5LJ

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good1,823 patients

Scores 52 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 83% of patients say their experience is good and 68% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2019. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 52% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 13 in North Northamptonshire Based on 92 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 53

  • Easy to get through on the phone62
  • Easy to contact online39
  • Good experience of getting in touch39
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment60

Quality of care 49

  • Patients rate the surgery as good63
  • Patients got what they needed26
  • Doctors and nurses listen18
  • Patients trust the staff14
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done76
  • Meets NHS clinical targets78
  • Children vaccinated on time79

What patients say

92 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

68%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

83%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+20

change since last year

2025: 63% · 2026: 83%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone54%
Had their call answered straight away13%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away61%

The appointment

Were seen the same day40%
Waited more than a week15%
Were seen face to face84%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)80%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 68% 57% 53%
Easy to contact via website 54% 58% 38%
Easy to contact via NHS App 58% 54% 31%
Reception staff helpful 96% 85% 72%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 46% 31% 33%
Sees preferred clinician 49% 42% 25%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 76% 84% 51%
Next steps within 2 days 97% 93% 98%
Good experience of contacting 72% 73% 56%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 44% 57% 27%
Waiting time was about right 75% 69% 58%
Remote appointment 16% 26% 24%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 81% 87% 84%
Treated with care and concern 79% 86% 76%
Considered mental wellbeing 70% 75% 68%
Had all the information needed 89% 92% 85%
Confidence and trust 88% 93% 93%
Involved in decisions 84% 92% 79%
Needs were met 87% 90% 80%
Overall
Overall experience good 83% 77% 63%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 82% 79% 67%
Supported by local services 70% 70% 60%
Discussed managing condition 54% 43% 33%
Agreed a care plan 35% 46% 55%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 92 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 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 3 November 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Summerlee Road, Finedon, Wellingborough, NN9 5LJ
Phone
01933 682203
Website
www.irchestersurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Wellingborough & District PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
K83081 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 11 February 2019

This rating is 7 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

1,823registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
82.9years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension16.2%15.2%
Diabetes9.6%7.9%
Asthma6.2%6.6%
COPD2.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.6%3.0%
Depression19.6%14.3%
Obesity12.0%13.9%
Smoking20.7%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4974%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6473%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)73%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target86%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target55%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check91%78%
Asthma: annual review67%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Summerlee Medical Centrethis surgery5268%83%Yes
Spinney Brook Medical CentreWellingborough, NN9 5GA1.8 miles3551%80%Yes
Dr Spencer & PartnersKettering, NN15 5PU1.9 miles1934%65%Yes
The Redwell Medical CentreWellingborough, NN8 4UT2.6 miles635%52%Yes
Abbey Medical PracticeWellingborough, NN8 1LT2.9 miles3045%79%Yes
Albany House Medical CentreWellingborough, NN8 4RW3.0 miles3147%68%Yes
Higham Ferrers SurgeryRushden, NN10 8ED3.2 miles2617%61%Yes
Queensway Medical CentreWellingborough, NN8 3QE3.6 miles4047%79%Yes
Rushden Medical CentreRushden, NN10 9TR3.8 miles015%30%Yes
Dr PasqualiWellingborough, NN29 7AW3.8 miles4768%72%Yes

Common questions

Is Summerlee Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Summerlee Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01933 682203.

How do patients rate Summerlee Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 83% of patients at Summerlee Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 68% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 52 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Summerlee Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Summerlee Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 11 February 2019).

What are the opening times of Summerlee Medical 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 3 November 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Summerlee Medical Centre?

Call 01933 682203 or visit its website, www.irchestersurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Summerlee Road, Finedon, Wellingborough, NN9 5LJ.

How many patients are registered at Summerlee Medical Centre?

Around 1,823 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Wellingborough & District PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Northamptonshire 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.