GP surgery in Ramsgate
The Grange Practice
The Montefiore Medical Centre, Dumpton Park Drive, Ramsgate, CT11 8AD
Scores 1 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 55% of patients say their experience is good and 32% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Requires improvement 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 4
- Easy to get through on the phone6
- Easy to contact online18
- Good experience of getting in touch2
- Did not wait too long for the appointment14
Quality of care 0
- Patients rate the surgery as good3
- Patients got what they needed27
- Doctors and nurses listen8
- Patients trust the staff6
- Inspection rating (Requires improvement)2
- Health checks and screening done10
- Meets NHS clinical targets5
- Children vaccinated on time31
What patients say
117 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
32%
find the phone easy
well below the England average (57%)
54%
say their experience is good
well below the England average (77%)
-1
change since last year
2025: 55% · 2026: 55%
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 | 32% | 57% | 27% |
| Easy to contact via website | 43% | 58% | 37% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 31% | 54% | 24% |
| Reception staff helpful | 68% | 85% | 64% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 49% | 31% | 40% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 35% | 42% | 44% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 70% | 84% | 74% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 73% | 93% | 75% |
| Good experience of contacting | 45% | 73% | 51% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 22% | 57% | 23% |
| Waiting time was about right | 56% | 69% | 48% |
| Remote appointment | 41% | 26% | 40% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 77% | 87% | 77% |
| Treated with care and concern | 70% | 86% | 74% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 54% | 75% | 57% |
| Had all the information needed | 87% | 92% | 89% |
| Confidence and trust | 85% | 93% | 92% |
| Involved in decisions | 84% | 92% | 87% |
| Needs were met | 87% | 90% | 80% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 54% | 77% | 55% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 74% | 79% | 76% |
| Supported by local services | 47% | 70% | 60% |
| Discussed managing condition | 36% | 43% | 33% |
| Agreed a care plan | 36% | 46% | 21% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 117 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.
Tell us about this surgery
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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 21 November 2023. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- The Montefiore Medical Centre, Dumpton Park Drive, Ramsgate, CT11 8AD
- Phone
- 01843 572740
- [email protected]
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Ramsgate PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- G82020 · NHS profile
Access and facilities
- Accessible toilets
- Baby-changing facilities
- Bus stop nearby
- Cycle parking
- Disability awareness and equality training for staff
- Disabled car parking
- Documents available in large print
- Enhanced lighting
- Free NHS WiFi
- Free on-site car parking
- Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
- Lift
- Off-site car parking nearby
- Pharmacy
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
Requires improvement
overall, from the inspection published 4 February 2026
The five questions inspectors ask
| Is it safe? | Requires improvement |
| Is it effective? | Good |
| Is it caring? | Good |
| Is it responsive? | Good |
| Is it well-led? | Requires improvement |
About the patients
NHS records for the people registered here
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 17.7% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 8.5% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 7.1% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 3.2% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.7% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 22.9% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 11.9% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 18.1% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 70% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 71% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 50% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 85% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 66% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 49% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 71% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 56% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange Practicethis surgery | – | 1 | 32% | 55% | Yes |
| East Cliff Medical PracticeRamsgate, CT11 8AD | 0.1 mile | 50 | 46% | 87% | Yes |
| Dashwood Medical CentreRamsgate, CT11 9PR | 1.0 miles | – | – | – | – |
| Summerhill SurgeryRamsgate, CT12 6SU | 1.1 miles | 10 | 33% | 63% | Yes |
| Newington Road SurgeryRamsgate, CT12 6EW | 1.3 miles | 10 | 33% | 64% | Yes |
| Broadstairs Medical PracticeBroadstairs, CT10 2AJ | 1.5 miles | 59 | 82% | 80% | Yes |
| St Peter's SurgeryBroadstairs, CT10 2RZ | 1.7 miles | 26 | 62% | 70% | Yes |
| Mocketts Wood SurgeryBroadstairs, CT10 2TR | 2.0 miles | 71 | 70% | 87% | No |
| Northdown & Dashwood SurgeryMargate, CT9 2TR | 3.2 miles | 30 | 52% | 75% | Yes |
| Bethesda Medical CentreMargate, CT9 3NR | 3.6 miles | 18 | 40% | 69% | Yes |
East Cliff Medical Practice is 0.1 mile away, scores 50 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is The Grange Practice taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Grange Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01843 572740.
How do patients rate The Grange Practice?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 55% of patients at The Grange Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 32% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 1 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for The Grange Practice?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Grange Practice as Requires improvement at its last published inspection (report published 4 February 2026).
What are the opening times of The Grange 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 21 November 2023. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact The Grange Practice?
Call 01843 572740. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is The Montefiore Medical Centre, Dumpton Park Drive, Ramsgate, CT11 8AD.
How many patients are registered at The Grange Practice?
Around 12,556 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Ramsgate 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.