GP surgery in Buckinghamshire
The Simpson Centre
Beaconsfield Medical Centre, Walkwood Rise, Beaconsfield, HP9 1TX
Scores 73 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 85% of patients say their experience is good and 76% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Outstanding in 2025. 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 68
- Easy to get through on the phone76
- Easy to contact online25
- Good experience of getting in touch72
- Did not wait too long for the appointment60
Quality of care 77
- Patients rate the surgery as good71
- Patients got what they needed46
- Doctors and nurses listen68
- Patients trust the staff34
- Inspection rating (Outstanding)98
- Health checks and screening done52
- Meets NHS clinical targets85
- Children vaccinated on time80
What patients say
105 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
76%
find the phone easy
well above the England average (57%)
85%
say their experience is good
well above the England average (77%)
-3
change since last year
2025: 88% · 2026: 85%
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 | 76% | 57% | 74% |
| Easy to contact via website | 47% | 58% | 56% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 49% | 54% | 64% |
| Reception staff helpful | 88% | 85% | 88% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 33% | 31% | 47% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 49% | 42% | 50% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 91% | 84% | 92% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 95% | 93% | 97% |
| Good experience of contacting | 83% | 73% | 84% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 60% | 57% | 55% |
| Waiting time was about right | 75% | 69% | 68% |
| Remote appointment | 19% | 26% | 11% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 91% | 87% | 94% |
| Treated with care and concern | 90% | 86% | 96% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 82% | 75% | 83% |
| Had all the information needed | 96% | 92% | 94% |
| Confidence and trust | 91% | 93% | 90% |
| Involved in decisions | 98% | 92% | 100% |
| Needs were met | 91% | 90% | 90% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 85% | 77% | 88% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 89% | 79% | 86% |
| Supported by local services | 57% | 70% | 85% |
| Discussed managing condition | 39% | 43% | 51% |
| Agreed a care plan | 48% | 46% | 56% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 105 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.
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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 | 8:30am to 6:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am to 6:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am to 6:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am to 6:30pm |
| Friday | 8:30am to 6:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 6 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Beaconsfield Medical Centre, Walkwood Rise, Beaconsfield, HP9 1TX
- Phone
- 01494 671571
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.thesimpsoncentre.com
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Arc Bucks PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- K82046 · NHS profile
Branch surgery
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- Cox , Steven & Partners
- Penn Surgery, Elm Road, Penn, HP10 8LQ · 01494817144
Access and facilities
- Accessible toilets
- Audio-descriptive for appointment announcements
- Baby-changing facilities
- Bus stop nearby
- Cycle parking
- Disability awareness and equality training for staff
- Disabled car parking
- Free on-site car parking
- Free public WiFi
- Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
- High-back waiting room chairs
- Lift
- Off-site car parking nearby
- Parent and baby room
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
The five questions inspectors ask
| Is it safe? | Good |
| Is it effective? | Outstanding |
| Is it caring? | Outstanding |
| Is it responsive? | Outstanding |
| Is it well-led? | Outstanding |
About the patients
NHS records for the people registered here
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 14.3% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 12.9% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 6.8% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 7.1% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 68% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 78% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 70% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 82% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 72% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 61% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 80% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 67% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Simpson Centrethis surgery | – | 73 | 76% | 85% | Yes |
| Millbarn Medical CentreBeaconsfield, HP9 1TX | under 0.1 miles | 98 | 82% | 93% | Yes |
| Bourne End & Wooburn Green Medical CentreHigh Wycombe, HP10 0EE | 1.4 miles | 83 | 70% | 85% | Yes |
| Southmead SurgerySlough, SL2 3ER | 3.7 miles | 93 | 75% | 90% | Yes |
| Kingswood SurgeryHigh Wycombe, HP13 7UN | 3.7 miles | 11 | 33% | 65% | Yes |
| The Hall PracticeGerrards Cross, SL9 9SX | 4.1 miles | 82 | 69% | 94% | Yes |
| The Allan PracticeGerrards Cross, SL9 9SA | 4.1 miles | 84 | 79% | 88% | Yes |
| Cookham Medical CentreMaidenhead, SL6 9HX | 4.1 miles | 52 | 65% | 73% | Yes |
| Highfield SurgeryHigh Wycombe, HP15 7UW | 4.2 miles | 68 | 75% | 86% | Yes |
| The Misbourne SurgeryGerrards Cross, SL9 9RR | 4.3 miles | 51 | 54% | 86% | Yes |
Millbarn Medical Centre is under 0.1 miles away, scores 98 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is The Simpson Centre taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Simpson Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01494 671571.
How do patients rate The Simpson Centre?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 85% of patients at The Simpson Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 76% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 73 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 Simpson Centre?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Simpson Centre as Outstanding at its last published inspection (report published 3 September 2025).
What are the opening times of The Simpson Centre?
Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Friday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 6 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact The Simpson Centre?
Call 01494 671571 or visit its website, www.thesimpsoncentre.com. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Beaconsfield Medical Centre, Walkwood Rise, Beaconsfield, HP9 1TX.
Does The Simpson Centre have a branch surgery?
Yes. The Simpson Centre also runs Cox , Steven & Partners (Penn Surgery, Elm Road, Penn, HP10 8LQ). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at The Simpson Centre?
Around 18,553 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Arc Bucks 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.