GP surgery in Gillingham
The Glebe Family Practice
Vicarage Road, Gillingham, ME7 5UA
Scores 88 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 90% of patients say their experience is good and 86% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2026. 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 94
- Easy to get through on the phone90
- Easy to contact online74
- Good experience of getting in touch86
- Did not wait too long for the appointment95
Quality of care 74
- Patients rate the surgery as good86
- Patients got what they needed56
- Doctors and nurses listen31
- Patients trust the staff74
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done82
- Meets NHS clinical targets24
- Children vaccinated on time62
What patients say
96 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
86%
find the phone easy
well above the England average (57%)
90%
say their experience is good
well above the England average (77%)
-4
change since last year
2025: 94% · 2026: 90%
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 | 86% | 57% | 90% |
| Easy to contact via website | 68% | 58% | 75% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 74% | 54% | 77% |
| Reception staff helpful | 96% | 85% | 94% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 54% | 31% | 46% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 68% | 42% | 60% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 96% | 84% | 93% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 96% | 93% | 97% |
| Good experience of contacting | 88% | 73% | 90% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 71% | 57% | 77% |
| Waiting time was about right | 91% | 69% | 85% |
| Remote appointment | 36% | 26% | 45% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 85% | 87% | 91% |
| Treated with care and concern | 87% | 86% | 92% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 75% | 75% | 88% |
| Had all the information needed | 96% | 92% | 98% |
| Confidence and trust | 96% | 93% | 95% |
| Involved in decisions | 93% | 92% | 93% |
| Needs were met | 92% | 90% | 93% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 90% | 77% | 94% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 88% | 79% | 81% |
| Supported by local services | 73% | 70% | 69% |
| Discussed managing condition | 58% | 43% | 46% |
| Agreed a care plan | 53% | 46% | 53% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 96 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.
What patients tell us
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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 6pm |
| Tuesday | 8am to 6pm |
| Wednesday | 8am to 6pm |
| Thursday | 8am to 6pm |
| Friday | 8am to 6pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 14 January 2026. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Vicarage Road, Gillingham, ME7 5UA
- Phone
- 01634 576347
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.theglebefamilypractice.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Gillingham South PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- G82129 · NHS profile
Access and facilities
- Braille translation service
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Induction loop
- Signing service
- Step-free access
- Text relay
- Wheelchair access
- Baby changing facility
- Baby changing facility
- Car parking
- Cycle parking
- Disabled parking
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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? | Good |
| Is it well-led? | Good |
About the patients
NHS records for the people registered here
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 20.3% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 10.4% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 5.8% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 2.6% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 17.1% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 15.0% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 14.1% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 76% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 82% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 67% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 92% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 74% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 57% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 72% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 81% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Glebe Family Practicethis surgery | – | 88 | 86% | 90% | Yes |
| Napier Road SurgeryGillingham, ME7 4HH | 0.4 miles | 73 | 81% | 85% | No |
| The Kings Family PracticeChatham, ME4 5JY | 0.6 miles | 24 | 54% | 73% | Yes |
| Princes Park Medical CentreGillingham, ME7 1LX | 0.8 miles | 1 | 32% | 54% | Yes |
| Bryant Street Medical PracticeChatham, ME4 4HY | 0.8 miles | 26 | 69% | 74% | Yes |
| Matrix Medical PracticeChatham, ME5 7JX | 0.9 miles | 39 | 41% | 78% | Yes |
| Woodlands Family PracticeGillingham, ME7 2BU | 1.0 miles | 1 | 24% | 46% | Yes |
| Stonecross and West Drive SurgeryChatham, ME5 0AA | 1.0 miles | 7 | 29% | 63% | Yes |
| City Way SurgeryRochester, ME1 2AY | 1.6 miles | 3 | 24% | 54% | Yes |
| Maritime Health PartnershipChatham, ME4 3EP | 1.7 miles | 22 | 35% | 73% | Yes |
Common questions
Is The Glebe Family Practice taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Glebe Family Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01634 576347.
How do patients rate The Glebe Family Practice?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 90% of patients at The Glebe Family Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 86% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 88 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for The Glebe Family Practice?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Glebe Family Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 9 March 2026).
What are the opening times of The Glebe Family Practice?
Reception is open Monday 8am to 6pm, Tuesday 8am to 6pm, Wednesday 8am to 6pm, Thursday 8am to 6pm, Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 14 January 2026. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact The Glebe Family Practice?
Call 01634 576347 or visit its website, www.theglebefamilypractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Vicarage Road, Gillingham, ME7 5UA.
How many patients are registered at The Glebe Family Practice?
Around 4,927 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Gillingham South 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.