GP surgery in Weston-super-Mare

The Milton Surgery

232-234 Milton Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS22 8AG

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good9,084 patients

Scores 75 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 85% of patients say their experience is good and 71% 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.

Good Scores higher than 75% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 7 in Weston-super-Mare Based on 143 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 78

  • Easy to get through on the phone68
  • Easy to contact online51
  • Good experience of getting in touch67
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment91

Quality of care 69

  • Patients rate the surgery as good70
  • Patients got what they needed45
  • Doctors and nurses listen76
  • Patients trust the staff70
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done38
  • Meets NHS clinical targets93
  • Children vaccinated on time63

What patients say

143 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

71%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

85%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+5

change since last year

2025: 80% · 2026: 85%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone45%
Had their call answered straight away19%
Gave up or got no answer3%
Knew what would happen next straight away43%

The appointment

Were seen the same day48%
Waited more than a week11%
Were seen face to face80%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)60%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 71% 57% 55%
Easy to contact via website 58% 58% 50%
Easy to contact via NHS App 51% 54% 40%
Reception staff helpful 88% 85% 83%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 27% 31% 30%
Sees preferred clinician 39% 42% 43%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 90% 84% 85%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 93%
Good experience of contacting 81% 73% 72%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 71% 57% 66%
Waiting time was about right 88% 69% 89%
Remote appointment 20% 26% 22%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 92% 87% 92%
Treated with care and concern 89% 86% 89%
Considered mental wellbeing 81% 75% 86%
Had all the information needed 93% 92% 97%
Confidence and trust 96% 93% 98%
Involved in decisions 93% 92% 92%
Needs were met 90% 90% 93%
Overall
Overall experience good 85% 77% 80%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 80% 79% 90%
Supported by local services 73% 70% 78%
Discussed managing condition 38% 43% 36%
Agreed a care plan 67% 46% 30%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 143 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 8 January 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
232-234 Milton Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS22 8AG
Phone
01934 249554
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.themiltonsurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Pier Health PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
L81058 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Sign language interpreter available in-person
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Toilets
  • Translation services
  • Wheelchair access at entrances and exits

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 24 February 2017

This rating is 9 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?Good
Is it responsive?Good
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

9,084registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
83.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension21.4%15.2%
Diabetes9.6%7.9%
Asthma9.7%6.6%
COPD2.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.5%3.0%
Depression20.3%14.3%
Obesity18.7%13.9%
Smoking12.6%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4977%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6479%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)66%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)92%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target68%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target52%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check74%78%
Asthma: annual review64%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
The Milton Surgerythis surgery7571%85%Yes
168 Medical GroupWeston-super-Mare, BS23 3HQ0.6 miles2347%65%Yes
The Cedars SurgeryWeston-super-Mare, BS22 6AJ1.1 miles4343%71%Yes
Pier Health Group LtdWeston-super-Mare, BS23 1YA1.2 miles2050%71%Yes
Stafford Medical GroupWeston-super-Mare, BS24 7DX1.5 miles1941%71%Yes
Horizon Health CentreWeston-super-Mare, BS23 3SJ1.6 miles2153%71%No
Tudor Lodge SurgeryWeston-super-Mare, BS23 4JP1.8 miles6676%79%Yes
Winscombe SurgeryWinscombe, BS25 1AF5.7 miles6366%84%Yes
Brent Area Medical CentreHighbridge, TA9 4JD6.2 miles7678%81%Yes
Mendip Vale Medical PracticeBristol, BS40 5EL7.1 miles3061%73%Yes

Common questions

Is The Milton Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Milton Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01934 249554.

How do patients rate The Milton Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 85% of patients at The Milton Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 71% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 75 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for The Milton Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Milton Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 24 February 2017).

What are the opening times of The Milton 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 8 January 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The Milton Surgery?

Call 01934 249554 or visit its website, www.themiltonsurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 232-234 Milton Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS22 8AG.

How many patients are registered at The Milton Surgery?

Around 9,084 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Pier Health PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire 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.