GP surgery in Dartford
Swanscombe Health Centre
Bean Village Surgery, Southfleet Road, Bean, Dartford, DA2 8BS
Scores 12 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 71% of patients say their experience is good and 23% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Requires improvement in 2022. 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 10
- Easy to get through on the phone2
- Easy to contact online4
- Good experience of getting in touch3
- Did not wait too long for the appointment44
Quality of care 21
- Patients rate the surgery as good25
- Patients got what they needed60
- Doctors and nurses listen55
- Patients trust the staff58
- Inspection rating (Requires improvement)2
- Health checks and screening done11
- Meets NHS clinical targets33
- Children vaccinated on time27
What patients say
111 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
23%
find the phone easy
well below the England average (57%)
71%
say their experience is good
below the England average (77%)
+1
change since last year
2025: 71% · 2026: 71%
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 | 23% | 57% | 36% |
| Easy to contact via website | 30% | 58% | 32% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 32% | 54% | 25% |
| Reception staff helpful | 84% | 85% | 88% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 30% | 31% | 23% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 22% | 42% | 28% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 74% | 84% | 80% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 89% | 93% | 86% |
| Good experience of contacting | 49% | 73% | 58% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 47% | 57% | 44% |
| Waiting time was about right | 69% | 69% | 54% |
| Remote appointment | 13% | 26% | 29% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 89% | 87% | 85% |
| Treated with care and concern | 91% | 86% | 85% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 68% | 75% | 70% |
| Had all the information needed | 91% | 92% | 89% |
| Confidence and trust | 94% | 93% | 92% |
| Involved in decisions | 93% | 92% | 97% |
| Needs were met | 93% | 90% | 93% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 71% | 77% | 70% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 81% | 79% | 69% |
| Supported by local services | 68% | 70% | 43% |
| Discussed managing condition | 45% | 43% | 39% |
| Agreed a care plan | 39% | 46% | 24% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 111 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 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 4 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Bean Village Surgery, Southfleet Road, Bean, Dartford, DA2 8BS
- Phone
- 01322 427447
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.swanscombehealthcentre.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Garden City PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- G82122 · NHS profile
Branch surgeries
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- Bean Village Surgery
- Southfleet Road, Bean, Dartford, DA2 8BS
- Bennett Way Surgery
- Bennett Way, Dartford, DA2 7JT
- Castle Hill
- Local Centre, Castle Hill Road, Castle Hill, Ebbsfleet Valley, Swanscombe, DA10 1AD
- Elmdene
- 273 London Road, Greenhithe, DA9 9DB
- Fleet Health Campus
- Fleet Health Centre, Vale Road, Northfleet, Gravesend, DA11 8BZ
- Greenhithe Surgery
- 32 London Road, Greenhithe, DA9 9EJ
- Lamorna Surgery
- Thomas Drive, Gravesend, DA12 5PY
Access and facilities
- Accessible toilets
- Autism training for staff
- Baby-changing facilities
- Cycle parking
- Disability awareness and equality training for staff
- Disabled car parking
- Free NHS WiFi
- Free on-site car parking
- High-back waiting room chairs
- Lift
- Pharmacy
- Sign language interpreter available online
- Step-free access at entrances and exits
- Step-free access throughout
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
Requires improvement
overall, from the inspection published 20 April 2022
The five questions inspectors ask
| Is it safe? | Requires improvement |
| Is it effective? | Requires improvement |
| Is it caring? | Good |
| Is it responsive? | Requires improvement |
| Is it well-led? | Requires improvement |
About the patients
NHS records for the people registered here
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 13.4% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 7.5% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 4.4% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 1.7% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 15.0% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 11.3% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 14.5% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 66% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 66% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 62% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 84% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 65% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 54% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 71% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 61% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swanscombe Health Centrethis surgery | – | 12 | 23% | 71% | Yes |
| Jubilee Medical CentreLongfield, DA3 7QD | 1.9 miles | 7 | 21% | 64% | Yes |
| Pilgrims Way SurgeryDartford, DA1 1QY | 2.4 miles | 7 | 41% | 62% | Yes |
| Dr CJ Shimmins & PartnersDartford, DA1 1QY | 2.4 miles | 25 | 57% | 80% | Yes |
| Springhead HealthGravesend, DA11 8BZ | 2.5 miles | 4 | 19% | 68% | Yes |
| The Shrubbery SurgeryGravesend, DA11 8RD | 2.8 miles | 46 | 68% | 79% | Yes |
| Downs Way Medical PracticeGravesend, DA13 9LB | 3.1 miles | 16 | 36% | 69% | Yes |
| Temple Hill SurgeryDartford, DA1 5ND | 3.1 miles | 5 | 30% | 53% | Yes |
| Lowfield Medical CentreDartford, DA1 1HP | 3.3 miles | 2 | 38% | 55% | Yes |
| Horsman's Place SurgeryDartford, DA1 2JP | 3.4 miles | 40 | 47% | 77% | Yes |
Dr CJ Shimmins & Partners is 2.4 miles away, scores 25 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Swanscombe Health Centre taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Swanscombe Health Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01322 427447.
How do patients rate Swanscombe Health Centre?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 71% of patients at Swanscombe Health Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 23% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 12 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Swanscombe Health Centre?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Swanscombe Health Centre as Requires improvement at its last published inspection (report published 20 April 2022).
What are the opening times of Swanscombe 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 4 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Swanscombe Health Centre?
Call 01322 427447 or visit its website, www.swanscombehealthcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Bean Village Surgery, Southfleet Road, Bean, Dartford, DA2 8BS.
Does Swanscombe Health Centre have a branch surgery?
Yes. Swanscombe Health Centre also runs Bean Village Surgery (Southfleet Road, Bean, Dartford, DA2 8BS) and Bennett Way Surgery (Bennett Way, Dartford, DA2 7JT) and Castle Hill (Local Centre, Castle Hill Road, Castle Hill, Ebbsfleet Valley, Swanscombe, DA10 1AD) and Elmdene (273 London Road, Greenhithe, DA9 9DB) and Fleet Health Campus (Fleet Health Centre, Vale Road, Northfleet, Gravesend, DA11 8BZ) and Greenhithe Surgery (32 London Road, Greenhithe, DA9 9EJ) and Lamorna Surgery (Thomas Drive, Gravesend, DA12 5PY). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at Swanscombe Health Centre?
Around 36,620 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Garden City PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Kent and Medway 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.