GP surgery in Buckinghamshire

The John Hampden Surgery

97 High Street, Prestwood, Great Missenden, HP16 9EU

Taking on new patientsInspection: Outstanding3,803 patients

Scores 52 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 73% of patients say their experience is good and 68% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Outstanding in 2016. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 52% of GP surgeries in England. 13th of 21 in Buckinghamshire Based on 93 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 45

  • Easy to get through on the phone62
  • Easy to contact online72
  • Good experience of getting in touch41
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment25

Quality of care 59

  • Patients rate the surgery as good31
  • Patients got what they needed64
  • Doctors and nurses listen51
  • Patients trust the staff46
  • Inspection rating (Outstanding)98
  • Health checks and screening done58
  • Meets NHS clinical targets70
  • Children vaccinated on time60

What patients say

93 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

68%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

73%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

-7

change since last year

2025: 81% · 2026: 73%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone36%
Had their call answered straight away21%
Gave up or got no answer6%
Knew what would happen next straight away41%

The appointment

Were seen the same day21%
Waited more than a week40%
Were seen face to face65%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)52%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 68% 57% 65%
Easy to contact via website 67% 58% 67%
Easy to contact via NHS App 52% 54% 47%
Reception staff helpful 87% 85% 90%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 32% 31% 30%
Sees preferred clinician 40% 42% 46%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 80% 84% 88%
Next steps within 2 days 99% 93% 97%
Good experience of contacting 72% 73% 81%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 42% 57% 59%
Waiting time was about right 62% 69% 63%
Remote appointment 35% 26% 54%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 88% 87% 86%
Treated with care and concern 89% 86% 84%
Considered mental wellbeing 82% 75% 72%
Had all the information needed 92% 92% 91%
Confidence and trust 93% 93% 90%
Involved in decisions 92% 92% 93%
Needs were met 93% 90% 91%
Overall
Overall experience good 73% 77% 81%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 86% 79% 83%
Supported by local services 78% 70% 77%
Discussed managing condition 47% 43% 40%
Agreed a care plan 38% 46% 43%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 93 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 14 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
97 High Street, Prestwood, Great Missenden, HP16 9EU
Phone
01494 890900
Website
www.johnhampdensurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Mid Chiltern PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
K82035 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Cycle parking
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Documents available in large print
  • Free public WiFi
  • 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
  • Translation services
  • Wheelchair access at entrances and exits

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Outstanding

overall, from the inspection published 1 April 2016

This rating is 10 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

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The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Good
Is it effective?Good
Is it caring?Outstanding
Is it responsive?Outstanding
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

3,803registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
87.9years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension13.7%15.2%
Diabetes5.3%7.9%
Asthma5.4%6.6%
COPD1.1%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.8%3.0%
Depression8.7%14.3%
Obesity8.3%13.9%
Smoking6.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4980%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6482%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)75%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)88%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target69%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target64%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check73%78%
Asthma: annual review64%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
The John Hampden Surgerythis surgery5268%73%Yes
Prospect House SurgeryGreat Missenden, HP16 0BG1.5 miles7377%81%Yes
Hughenden Valley SurgeryHigh Wycombe, HP14 4LG2.8 miles4146%77%Yes
Highfield SurgeryHigh Wycombe, HP15 7UW3.6 miles6875%86%Yes
The Cross Keys PracticePrinces Risborough, HP27 0AX4.2 miles5551%79%Yes
Unity HealthPrinces Risborough, HP27 9AX4.5 miles6059%73%Yes
Tower House SurgeryHigh Wycombe, HP12 3AF4.6 miles237%63%Yes
Kingswood SurgeryHigh Wycombe, HP13 7UN4.6 miles1133%65%Yes
Westongrove PartnershipAylesbury, HP22 6LD4.6 miles1330%67%Yes
Chiltern House Medical CentreHigh Wycombe, HP13 5DN4.6 miles2256%70%Yes

Prospect House Surgery is 1.5 miles away, scores 73 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is The John Hampden Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The John Hampden Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01494 890900.

How do patients rate The John Hampden Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 73% of patients at The John Hampden Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 68% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 52 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for The John Hampden Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The John Hampden Surgery as Outstanding at its last published inspection (report published 1 April 2016).

What are the opening times of The John Hampden Surgery?

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 14 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The John Hampden Surgery?

Call 01494 890900 or visit its website, www.johnhampdensurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 97 High Street, Prestwood, Great Missenden, HP16 9EU.

How many patients are registered at The John Hampden Surgery?

Around 3,803 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Mid Chiltern 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.