GP surgery in Henley-on-Thames

The Hart Surgery

York Road, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 2DR

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good10,528 patients

Scores 95 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 89% of patients say their experience is good and 83% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2017. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 95% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 2 in Henley-on-Thames Based on 95 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 97

  • Easy to get through on the phone87
  • Easy to contact online99
  • Good experience of getting in touch96
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment98

Quality of care 86

  • Patients rate the surgery as good84
  • Patients got what they needed89
  • Doctors and nurses listen90
  • Patients trust the staff79
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done22
  • Meets NHS clinical targets73
  • Children vaccinated on time98

What patients say

95 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

83%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

89%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

-2

change since last year

2025: 91% · 2026: 89%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone30%
Had their call answered straight away19%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away42%

The appointment

Were seen the same day38%
Waited more than a week16%
Were seen face to face76%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)76%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 83% 57% 81%
Easy to contact via website 91% 58% 91%
Easy to contact via NHS App 73% 54% 62%
Reception staff helpful 99% 85% 96%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 30% 31% 34%
Sees preferred clinician 45% 42% 53%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 99% 84% 97%
Next steps within 2 days 98% 93% 99%
Good experience of contacting 94% 73% 91%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 64% 57% 67%
Waiting time was about right 94% 69% 96%
Remote appointment 24% 26% 25%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 95% 87% 93%
Treated with care and concern 96% 86% 93%
Considered mental wellbeing 87% 75% 90%
Had all the information needed 95% 92% 96%
Confidence and trust 97% 93% 95%
Involved in decisions 97% 92% 95%
Needs were met 97% 90% 94%
Overall
Overall experience good 89% 77% 91%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 92% 79% 96%
Supported by local services 91% 70% 92%
Discussed managing condition 37% 43% 46%
Agreed a care plan 50% 46% 56%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 95 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
Thursday7am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 1 August 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
York Road, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 2DR
Phone
01491 843200
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Henley Sonnet PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
K84001 · 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
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 31 July 2017

This rating is 9 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

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

10,528registered patients
Among the best offhow well off the local area is
85.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension14.5%15.2%
Diabetes5.1%7.9%
Asthma5.4%6.6%
COPD0.9%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.5%3.0%
Depression10.8%14.3%
Obesity6.8%13.9%
Smoking10.0%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4971%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6476%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)61%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)87%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target76%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target59%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check77%78%
Asthma: annual review60%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
The Hart Surgerythis surgery9583%89%Yes
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Common questions

Is The Hart Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Hart Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01491 843200.

How do patients rate The Hart Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 89% of patients at The Hart Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 83% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 95 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for The Hart Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Hart Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 31 July 2017).

What are the opening times of The Hart Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 6:30pm, Thursday 7am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 1 August 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The Hart Surgery?

Call 01491 843200. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is York Road, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 2DR.

How many patients are registered at The Hart Surgery?

Around 10,528 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Henley Sonnet PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Thames Valley 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.