GP surgery in Maldon

The Trinity Medical Practice

1 the Drive, Mayland, Chelmsford, CM3 6AB

Taking on new patientsInspection: Outstanding4,415 patients

Scores 63 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 79% of patients say their experience is good and 69% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Outstanding in 2017. It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 63% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 7 in Maldon Based on 101 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 66

  • Easy to get through on the phone64
  • Easy to contact online70
  • Good experience of getting in touch40
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment84

Quality of care 55

  • Patients rate the surgery as good49
  • Patients got what they needed50
  • Doctors and nurses listen69
  • Patients trust the staff32
  • Inspection rating (Outstanding)98
  • Health checks and screening done20
  • Meets NHS clinical targets9
  • Children vaccinated on time66

What patients say

101 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

69%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

79%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+20

change since last year

2025: 59% · 2026: 79%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone34%
Had their call answered straight away19%
Gave up or got no answer8%
Knew what would happen next straight away49%

The appointment

Were seen the same day16%
Waited more than a week23%
Were seen face to face61%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)51%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 69% 57% 35%
Easy to contact via website 66% 58% 42%
Easy to contact via NHS App 68% 54% 44%
Reception staff helpful 90% 85% 74%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 43% 31% 36%
Sees preferred clinician 74% 42% 47%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 81% 84% 81%
Next steps within 2 days 89% 93% 87%
Good experience of contacting 72% 73% 60%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 46% 57% 30%
Waiting time was about right 84% 69% 59%
Remote appointment 39% 26% 43%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 91% 87% 85%
Treated with care and concern 90% 86% 79%
Considered mental wellbeing 81% 75% 68%
Had all the information needed 93% 92% 91%
Confidence and trust 91% 93% 91%
Involved in decisions 93% 92% 95%
Needs were met 91% 90% 93%
Overall
Overall experience good 79% 77% 59%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 85% 79% 80%
Supported by local services 82% 70% 58%
Discussed managing condition 42% 43% 30%
Agreed a care plan 25% 46% 34%

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm
Tuesday8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 23 October 2018. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
1 the Drive, Mayland, Chelmsford, CM3 6AB
Phone
01621 745400
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Dengie & South Woodham Ferrers PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F81751 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Outstanding

overall, from the inspection published 28 April 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?Outstanding
Is it responsive?Outstanding
Is it well-led?Outstanding

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

4,415registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
83.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension16.5%15.2%
Diabetes8.6%7.9%
Asthma8.4%6.6%
COPD2.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.4%3.0%
Depression21.6%14.3%
Obesity10.7%13.9%
Smoking14.4%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4973%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6473%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)71%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target70%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target38%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check57%78%
Asthma: annual review60%66%

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William Fisher Medical Centre is 3.2 miles away, scores 81 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is The Trinity Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Trinity Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01621 745400.

How do patients rate The Trinity Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 79% of patients at The Trinity Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 69% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 63 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 Trinity Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Trinity Medical Practice as Outstanding at its last published inspection (report published 28 April 2017).

What are the opening times of The Trinity Medical Practice?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 23 October 2018. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The Trinity Medical Practice?

Call 01621 745400. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 1 the Drive, Mayland, Chelmsford, CM3 6AB.

How many patients are registered at The Trinity Medical Practice?

Around 4,415 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Dengie & South Woodham Ferrers PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Essex 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.