GP surgery in Isle of Wight
The Bay Medical Practice
Broadway, Sandown, PO36 9GA
Scores 30 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 77% of patients say their experience is good and 48% 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.
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 28
- Easy to get through on the phone24
- Easy to contact online65
- Good experience of getting in touch37
- Did not wait too long for the appointment27
Quality of care 36
- Patients rate the surgery as good41
- Patients got what they needed32
- Doctors and nurses listen48
- Patients trust the staff40
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done18
- Meets NHS clinical targets68
- Children vaccinated on time62
What patients say
118 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
47%
find the phone easy
well below the England average (57%)
77%
say their experience is good
about the England average (77%)
0
change since last year
2025: 76% · 2026: 77%
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 | 47% | 57% | 55% |
| Easy to contact via website | 64% | 58% | 45% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 56% | 54% | 53% |
| Reception staff helpful | 78% | 85% | 87% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 46% | 31% | 44% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 23% | 42% | 38% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 88% | 84% | 87% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 87% | 93% | 91% |
| Good experience of contacting | 71% | 73% | 72% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 48% | 57% | 44% |
| Waiting time was about right | 63% | 69% | 52% |
| Remote appointment | 24% | 26% | 35% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 88% | 87% | 80% |
| Treated with care and concern | 88% | 86% | 85% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 66% | 75% | 72% |
| Had all the information needed | 88% | 92% | 93% |
| Confidence and trust | 92% | 93% | 90% |
| Involved in decisions | 88% | 92% | 88% |
| Needs were met | 88% | 90% | 90% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 77% | 77% | 76% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 85% | 79% | 82% |
| Supported by local services | 68% | 70% | 69% |
| Discussed managing condition | 39% | 43% | 42% |
| Agreed a care plan | 33% | 46% | 40% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 118 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.
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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 6 June 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Broadway, Sandown, PO36 9GA
- Phone
- 01983 409292
- [email protected]
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- South (Iw) PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- J84013 · NHS profile
Branch surgery
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- The Bay Medical Practice (Shanklin)
- 1 Carter Road, Shanklin, PO37 7HR
Access and facilities
- Accessible toilets
- Baby-changing facilities
- Bariatric equipment: weight support
- Bus stop nearby
- Cycle parking
- Disability awareness and equality training for staff
- Disabled car parking
- Free NHS WiFi
- Free on-site car parking
- Lift
- Off-site car parking nearby
- 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
Good
overall, from the inspection published 20 November 2018
This rating is 7 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 | 23.9% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 9.6% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 3.3% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.4% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 16.1% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 14.2% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 16.0% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 63% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 69% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 62% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 88% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 64% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 57% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 84% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 66% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bay Medical Practicethis surgery | – | 30 | 48% | 77% | Yes |
| St. Helens Medical CentreRyde, PO33 1UG | 4.1 miles | 55 | 78% | 80% | Yes |
| Ventnor Medical PracticeVentnor, PO38 1EZ | 4.3 miles | 51 | 65% | 81% | Yes |
| Argyll HouseRyde, PO33 2QG | 5.3 miles | 70 | 73% | 82% | Yes |
| Tower House SurgeryRyde, PO33 1LP | 5.3 miles | 56 | 64% | 83% | Yes |
| Esplanade SurgeryRyde, PO33 2EH | 5.6 miles | 30 | 61% | 72% | Yes |
| Solent NHS Trust T/A Medina HealthcareRyde, PO33 4NW | 5.9 miles | 48 | 59% | 78% | Yes |
| Newport Health CentreNewport, PO30 1NR | 7.2 miles | 15 | 47% | 68% | Yes |
| East Cowes Medical CentreEast Cowes, PO32 6RP | 9.2 miles | 67 | 67% | 87% | Yes |
| Cowes Medical CentreCowes, PO31 7ER | 9.3 miles | 13 | 22% | 61% | Yes |
St. Helens Medical Centre is 4.1 miles away, scores 55 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is The Bay Medical Practice taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Bay Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01983 409292.
How do patients rate The Bay Medical Practice?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 77% of patients at The Bay Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 48% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 30 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for The Bay Medical Practice?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Bay Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 20 November 2018).
What are the opening times of The Bay Medical Practice?
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 6 June 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact The Bay Medical Practice?
Call 01983 409292. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Broadway, Sandown, PO36 9GA.
Does The Bay Medical Practice have a branch surgery?
Yes. The Bay Medical Practice also runs The Bay Medical Practice (Shanklin) (1 Carter Road, Shanklin, PO37 7HR). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at The Bay Medical Practice?
Around 27,123 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of South (Iw) PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Hampshire and Isle of Wight 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.