GP surgery in South Kesteven
The Deepings Practice
Godsey Lane, Market Deeping, Peterborough, PE6 8DD
Scores 5 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 49% of patients say their experience is good and 26% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good 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 1
- Easy to get through on the phone3
- Easy to contact online4
- Good experience of getting in touch6
- Did not wait too long for the appointment1
Quality of care 16
- Patients rate the surgery as good1
- Patients got what they needed12
- Doctors and nurses listen12
- Patients trust the staff10
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done66
- Meets NHS clinical targets96
- Children vaccinated on time97
What patients say
124 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
26%
find the phone easy
well below the England average (57%)
49%
say their experience is good
well below the England average (77%)
+4
change since last year
2025: 45% · 2026: 49%
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 | 26% | 57% | 18% |
| Easy to contact via website | 29% | 58% | 22% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 36% | 54% | 30% |
| Reception staff helpful | 65% | 85% | 64% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 15% | 31% | 26% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 9% | 42% | 31% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 74% | 84% | 63% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 91% | 93% | 88% |
| Good experience of contacting | 54% | 73% | 44% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 23% | 57% | 30% |
| Waiting time was about right | 37% | 69% | 42% |
| Remote appointment | 39% | 26% | 46% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 79% | 87% | 82% |
| Treated with care and concern | 79% | 86% | 83% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 60% | 75% | 60% |
| Had all the information needed | 85% | 92% | 84% |
| Confidence and trust | 86% | 93% | 88% |
| Involved in decisions | 91% | 92% | 94% |
| Needs were met | 84% | 90% | 84% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 49% | 77% | 45% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 88% | 79% | 79% |
| Supported by local services | 70% | 70% | 64% |
| Discussed managing condition | 43% | 43% | 23% |
| Agreed a care plan | 74% | 46% | 43% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 124 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 20 February 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Godsey Lane, Market Deeping, Peterborough, PE6 8DD
- Phone
- 01778 579000
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.deepingspractice.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- South Lincolnshire Rural PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- C83026 · NHS profile
Branch surgeries
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- Deeping Surgical
- Godsey Lane, Market Deeping, Peterborough, PE6 8DD
- The Surgery
- 3-4 the Green, Glinton, Peterborough, PE6 7JN · 01733 252246
Access and facilities
- Accessible toilets
- Baby-changing facilities
- Bariatric equipment: weight support
- Bus stop nearby
- Cycle parking
- Disabled car parking
- Free NHS WiFi
- Free on-site car parking
- Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
- High-back waiting room chairs
- Step-free access at entrances and exits
- Step-free access throughout
- Toilets
- Wheelchair access at entrances and exits
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
The five questions inspectors ask
| Is it safe? | Good |
| Is it effective? | Good |
| Is it caring? | Good |
| Is it responsive? | Requires improvement |
| Is it well-led? | Good |
About the patients
NHS records for the people registered here
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 22.4% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 8.6% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 8.6% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.2% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 18.6% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 14.5% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 9.8% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 78% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 80% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 72% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 92% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 74% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 60% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 81% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 70% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Deepings Practicethis surgery | – | 5 | 26% | 49% | Yes |
| Abbeyview SurgeryPeterborough, PE6 0AL | 6.4 miles | 12 | 41% | 66% | Yes |
| Hereward Medical CentreBourne, PE10 9XR | 6.5 miles | 80 | 68% | 86% | Yes |
| Bretton Medical PracticePeterborough, PE3 8DT | 6.6 miles | 2 | 23% | 51% | Yes |
| Lakeside Healthcare StamfordStamford, PE9 1YA | 6.6 miles | 19 | 29% | 65% | Yes |
| Thistlemoor Medical CentrePeterborough, PE1 3HP | 6.7 miles | 31 | 58% | 69% | Yes |
| Westwood ClinicPeterborough, PE3 7JW | 6.7 miles | 35 | 58% | 70% | Yes |
| Bourne Galletly Practice TeamBourne, PE10 9BT | 6.8 miles | 88 | 66% | 86% | Yes |
| Nightingale Medical CentrePeterborough, PE1 4FS | 6.9 miles | 5 | 32% | 59% | Yes |
| Central Medical CentrePeterborough, PE1 3BF | 7.3 miles | 35 | 50% | 75% | Yes |
Hereward Medical Centre is 6.5 miles away, scores 80 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is The Deepings Practice taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Deepings Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01778 579000.
How do patients rate The Deepings Practice?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 49% of patients at The Deepings Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 26% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 5 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for The Deepings Practice?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Deepings Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 29 April 2022).
What are the opening times of The Deepings 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 20 February 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact The Deepings Practice?
Call 01778 579000 or visit its website, www.deepingspractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Godsey Lane, Market Deeping, Peterborough, PE6 8DD.
Does The Deepings Practice have a branch surgery?
Yes. The Deepings Practice also runs Deeping Surgical (Godsey Lane, Market Deeping, Peterborough, PE6 8DD) and The Surgery (3-4 the Green, Glinton, Peterborough, PE6 7JN). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at The Deepings Practice?
Around 23,660 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of South Lincolnshire Rural PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Lincolnshire 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.