GP surgery in South Kesteven

The Deepings Practice

Godsey Lane, Market Deeping, Peterborough, PE6 8DD

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good23,660 patients

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.

Poor Scores higher than 5% of GP surgeries in England. 8th of 8 in South Kesteven Based on 124 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 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

Contacted the surgery by phone61%
Had their call answered straight away0%
Gave up or got no answer4%
Knew what would happen next straight away68%

The appointment

Were seen the same day20%
Waited more than a week53%
Were seen face to face61%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)61%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast 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.

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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 20 February 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Godsey Lane, Market Deeping, Peterborough, PE6 8DD
Phone
01778 579000
Email
[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

Good

overall, from the inspection published 29 April 2022

Read the inspection report

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

23,660registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
85.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension22.4%15.2%
Diabetes8.6%7.9%
Asthma8.6%6.6%
COPD2.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.2%3.0%
Depression18.6%14.3%
Obesity14.5%13.9%
Smoking9.8%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4978%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6480%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)72%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)92%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target74%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target60%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check81%78%
Asthma: annual review70%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
The Deepings Practicethis surgery526%49%Yes
Abbeyview SurgeryPeterborough, PE6 0AL6.4 miles1241%66%Yes
Hereward Medical CentreBourne, PE10 9XR6.5 miles8068%86%Yes
Bretton Medical PracticePeterborough, PE3 8DT6.6 miles223%51%Yes
Lakeside Healthcare StamfordStamford, PE9 1YA6.6 miles1929%65%Yes
Thistlemoor Medical CentrePeterborough, PE1 3HP6.7 miles3158%69%Yes
Westwood ClinicPeterborough, PE3 7JW6.7 miles3558%70%Yes
Bourne Galletly Practice TeamBourne, PE10 9BT6.8 miles8866%86%Yes
Nightingale Medical CentrePeterborough, PE1 4FS6.9 miles532%59%Yes
Central Medical CentrePeterborough, PE1 3BF7.3 miles3550%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.