GP surgery in Aldershot

The Cambridge Practice

Aldershot Centre for Health, Hospital Hill, Aldershot, GU11 1AY

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good22,390 patients

Scores 17 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 66% of patients say their experience is good and 43% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2021. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 17% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 4 in Aldershot Based on 107 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 15

  • Easy to get through on the phone18
  • Easy to contact online49
  • Good experience of getting in touch18
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment15

Quality of care 24

  • Patients rate the surgery as good13
  • Patients got what they needed20
  • Doctors and nurses listen23
  • Patients trust the staff33
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done54
  • Meets NHS clinical targets98
  • Children vaccinated on time82

What patients say

107 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

43%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

66%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

0

change since last year

2025: 66% · 2026: 66%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone46%
Had their call answered straight away2%
Gave up or got no answer6%
Knew what would happen next straight away46%

The appointment

Were seen the same day22%
Waited more than a week32%
Were seen face to face74%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)38%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 43% 57% 34%
Easy to contact via website 58% 58% 51%
Easy to contact via NHS App 37% 54% 44%
Reception staff helpful 80% 85% 71%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 19% 31% 18%
Sees preferred clinician 13% 42% 6%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 80% 84% 83%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 90%
Good experience of contacting 63% 73% 54%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 49% 57% 30%
Waiting time was about right 57% 69% 46%
Remote appointment 26% 26% 39%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 83% 87% 93%
Treated with care and concern 87% 86% 84%
Considered mental wellbeing 67% 75% 78%
Had all the information needed 88% 92% 97%
Confidence and trust 91% 93% 96%
Involved in decisions 88% 92% 91%
Needs were met 86% 90% 92%
Overall
Overall experience good 66% 77% 66%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 72% 79% 84%
Supported by local services 65% 70% 64%
Discussed managing condition 39% 43% 36%
Agreed a care plan 28% 46% 69%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 107 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 8pm
Tuesday8am to 8pm
Wednesday8am to 8pm
Thursday7am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 5 August 2021. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Aldershot Centre for Health, Hospital Hill, Aldershot, GU11 1AY
Phone
01252 344868
Email
[email protected]
Website
cambridgepractice.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Aldershot PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
J82066 · NHS profile

Branch surgeries

Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.

Southlea Group Practice
276 Lower Farnham Road, Aldershot, GU11 3RB
Southlea Surgery (Aldershot Health Centre)
276 Lower Farnham Road, Aldershot, GU11 3RB

Access and facilities

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

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 13 October 2021

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

22,390registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
83.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension17.0%15.2%
Diabetes9.8%7.9%
Asthma4.9%6.6%
COPD2.1%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.4%3.0%
Depression18.1%14.3%
Obesity17.8%13.9%
Smoking15.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4972%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6474%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)73%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)92%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target78%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target66%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check89%78%
Asthma: annual review67%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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The Cambridge Practicethis surgery1743%66%Yes
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Princes Gardens SurgeryAldershot, GU11 1BJ0.3 miles8571%85%Yes
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Jenner House SurgeryFarnborough, GU14 0HQ2.8 miles4061%79%Yes
Voyager Family HealthFarnborough, GU14 0NP2.9 miles4760%76%Yes
Central SurgeryFarnham, GU9 7PT3.1 miles4064%76%Yes

Princes Gardens Surgery is 0.3 miles away, scores 85 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is The Cambridge Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Cambridge Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01252 344868.

How do patients rate The Cambridge Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 66% of patients at The Cambridge Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 43% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 17 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for The Cambridge Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Cambridge Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 13 October 2021).

What are the opening times of The Cambridge Practice?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 8pm, Tuesday 8am to 8pm, Wednesday 8am to 8pm, Thursday 7am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 5 August 2021. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The Cambridge Practice?

Call 01252 344868 or visit its website, cambridgepractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Aldershot Centre for Health, Hospital Hill, Aldershot, GU11 1AY.

Does The Cambridge Practice have a branch surgery?

Yes. The Cambridge Practice also runs Southlea Group Practice (276 Lower Farnham Road, Aldershot, GU11 3RB) and Southlea Surgery (Aldershot Health Centre) (276 Lower Farnham Road, Aldershot, GU11 3RB). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at The Cambridge Practice?

Around 22,390 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Aldershot 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.