GP surgery in Hoddesdon

The Limes Surgery

Unit 8-14, Limes Court, Conduit Lane, Hoddesdon, EN11 8EP

Taking on new patients7,740 patients

Scores 34 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 71% of patients say their experience is good and 60% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 34% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 5 in Hoddesdon Based on 116 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 37

  • Easy to get through on the phone47
  • Easy to contact online94
  • Good experience of getting in touch21
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment33

Quality of care 34

  • Patients rate the surgery as good25
  • Patients got what they needed61
  • Doctors and nurses listen40
  • Patients trust the staff64
  • Inspection rating (Not rated)
  • Health checks and screening done55
  • Meets NHS clinical targets4
  • Children vaccinated on time28

What patients say

116 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

60%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

71%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

-10

change since last year

2025: 81% · 2026: 71%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone26%
Had their call answered straight away4%
Gave up or got no answer8%
Knew what would happen next straight away37%

The appointment

Were seen the same day41%
Waited more than a week34%
Were seen face to face74%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)66%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 60% 57% 51%
Easy to contact via website 81% 58% 62%
Easy to contact via NHS App 78% 54% 26%
Reception staff helpful 83% 85% 91%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 25% 31% 27%
Sees preferred clinician 36% 42% 40%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 79% 84% 76%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 90%
Good experience of contacting 65% 73% 73%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 42% 57% 51%
Waiting time was about right 65% 69% 64%
Remote appointment 26% 26% 19%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 86% 87% 89%
Treated with care and concern 86% 86% 87%
Considered mental wellbeing 84% 75% 78%
Had all the information needed 94% 92% 91%
Confidence and trust 95% 93% 90%
Involved in decisions 93% 92% 90%
Needs were met 93% 90% 87%
Overall
Overall experience good 71% 77% 81%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 87% 79% 85%
Supported by local services 64% 70% 76%
Discussed managing condition 43% 43% 42%
Agreed a care plan 58% 46% 26%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 116 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 9 November 2017. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Unit 8-14, Limes Court, Conduit Lane, Hoddesdon, EN11 8EP
Phone
01992 464533
Website
www.thelimessurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Hoddesdon & Broxbourne PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
E82006 · NHS profile

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

No inspection rating has been published for this surgery.

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

7,740registered patients
Among the best offhow well off the local area is
84.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension16.3%15.2%
Diabetes7.2%7.9%
Asthma6.5%6.6%
COPD1.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.4%3.0%
Depression8.4%14.3%
Obesity11.5%13.9%
Smoking13.0%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4979%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6479%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)68%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target71%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target53%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check79%78%
Asthma: annual review64%66%

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Amwell Surgery is 0.1 mile away, scores 84 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is The Limes Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Limes Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01992 464533.

How do patients rate The Limes Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 71% of patients at The Limes Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 60% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 34 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What are the opening times of The Limes 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 9 November 2017. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The Limes Surgery?

Call 01992 464533 or visit its website, www.thelimessurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Unit 8-14, Limes Court, Conduit Lane, Hoddesdon, EN11 8EP.

How many patients are registered at The Limes Surgery?

Around 7,740 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Hoddesdon & Broxbourne PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Central East 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.