GP surgery in Aldershot

The Wellington Practice

Aldershot Centre for Hlth, Hospital Hill, Aldershot, GU11 1AY

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good6,227 patients

Scores 11 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 69% of patients say their experience is good and 49% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2025. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 11% of GP surgeries in England. 4th of 4 in Aldershot Based on 100 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 11

  • Easy to get through on the phone26
  • Easy to contact online21
  • Good experience of getting in touch17
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment5

Quality of care 16

  • Patients rate the surgery as good19
  • Patients got what they needed20
  • Doctors and nurses listen22
  • Patients trust the staff21
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done39
  • Meets NHS clinical targets37
  • Children vaccinated on time48

What patients say

100 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

49%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

69%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

-12

change since last year

2025: 81% · 2026: 69%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone55%
Had their call answered straight away6%
Gave up or got no answer3%
Knew what would happen next straight away37%

The appointment

Were seen the same day8%
Waited more than a week49%
Were seen face to face75%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)61%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 49% 57% 55%
Easy to contact via website 44% 58% 64%
Easy to contact via NHS App 42% 54% 64%
Reception staff helpful 77% 85% 88%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 37% 31% 36%
Sees preferred clinician 38% 42% 33%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 82% 84% 77%
Next steps within 2 days 82% 93% 87%
Good experience of contacting 63% 73% 72%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 53% 57% 60%
Waiting time was about right 47% 69% 68%
Remote appointment 25% 26% 19%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 82% 87% 79%
Treated with care and concern 81% 86% 70%
Considered mental wellbeing 64% 75% 70%
Had all the information needed 85% 92% 90%
Confidence and trust 89% 93% 86%
Involved in decisions 86% 92% 82%
Needs were met 86% 90% 85%
Overall
Overall experience good 69% 77% 81%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 69% 79% 72%
Supported by local services 80% 70% 54%
Discussed managing condition 31% 43% 51%
Agreed a care plan 47% 46% 41%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 100 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.

Tell us about this surgery

10 quick questions, one tap each, no sign-up. Your answers help the next person choosing a GP.

1 of 10Last time you needed a routine appointment, how long did you wait?

Reviews

No reviews yet. If you use this surgery, say what it is like.

Write a review

Your rating

Reviews are checked by a person before they appear. Please do not name individual staff or include personal medical details.

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 23 November 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Aldershot Centre for Hlth, Hospital Hill, Aldershot, GU11 1AY
Phone
01252 229840
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.wellingtonpractice.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Aldershot PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
J82198 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Cycle parking
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • Free public WiFi
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • High-back waiting room chairs
  • Lift
  • Paid on-site car parking
  • Parent and baby room
  • Parent and child parking spaces
  • Sign language interpreter available online

Pins show each surgery's score. Get directions

Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 27 January 2025

Read the inspection report

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

6,227registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
84.0years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension15.5%15.2%
Diabetes9.6%7.9%
Asthma4.3%6.6%
COPD1.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.1%3.0%
Depression14.4%14.3%
Obesity17.0%13.9%
Smoking12.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4971%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6477%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)59%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target69%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target65%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check81%78%
Asthma: annual review75%66%

Other surgeries nearby

All surgeries in Aldershot →

SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
The Wellington Practicethis surgery1149%69%Yes
The Cambridge PracticeAldershot, GU11 1AYunder 0.1 miles1743%66%Yes
Princes Gardens SurgeryAldershot, GU11 1BJ0.3 miles8571%85%Yes
The Border PracticeAldershot, GU12 4DN1.4 miles1951%67%Yes
North Camp SurgeryFarnborough, GU14 6DH1.7 miles4681%77%Yes
Farnham Park Health GroupFarnham, GU9 9QS2.5 miles1238%62%Yes
Alexander House SurgeryFarnborough, GU14 7AW2.8 miles9383%92%Yes
Jenner House SurgeryFarnborough, GU14 0HQ2.8 miles4061%79%Yes
Voyager Family HealthFarnborough, GU14 0NP2.9 miles4760%76%Yes
Central SurgeryFarnham, GU9 7PT3.1 miles4064%76%Yes

Princes Gardens Surgery is 0.3 miles away, scores 85 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is The Wellington Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Wellington Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01252 229840.

How do patients rate The Wellington Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 69% of patients at The Wellington Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 49% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 11 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for The Wellington Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Wellington Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 27 January 2025).

What are the opening times of The Wellington Practice?

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 23 November 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The Wellington Practice?

Call 01252 229840 or visit its website, www.wellingtonpractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Aldershot Centre for Hlth, Hospital Hill, Aldershot, GU11 1AY.

How many patients are registered at The Wellington Practice?

Around 6,227 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Aldershot PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Hampshire and Isle of Wight 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.