GP surgery in Walton-on-Thames

The Yellow Practice

Walton Health Centre, Rodney Road, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 3LB

Taking on new patientsInspection: Requires improvement3,627 patients

Scores 32 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 75% of patients say their experience is good and 47% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Requires improvement in 2022. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 32% of GP surgeries in England. 4th of 5 in Walton-on-Thames 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 33

  • Easy to get through on the phone24
  • Easy to contact online66
  • Good experience of getting in touch30
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment46

Quality of care 34

  • Patients rate the surgery as good37
  • Patients got what they needed57
  • Doctors and nurses listen22
  • Patients trust the staff43
  • Inspection rating (Requires improvement)2
  • Health checks and screening done80
  • Meets NHS clinical targets60
  • Children vaccinated on time51

What patients say

101 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

47%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

75%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

+14

change since last year

2025: 61% · 2026: 75%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone45%
Had their call answered straight away11%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away37%

The appointment

Were seen the same day22%
Waited more than a week24%
Were seen face to face54%
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 47% 57% 45%
Easy to contact via website 65% 58% 44%
Easy to contact via NHS App 65% 54% 49%
Reception staff helpful 80% 85% 75%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 32% 31% 35%
Sees preferred clinician 55% 42% 52%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 88% 84% 84%
Next steps within 2 days 88% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 68% 73% 62%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 38% 57% 35%
Waiting time was about right 70% 69% 69%
Remote appointment 46% 26% 69%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 83% 87% 85%
Treated with care and concern 82% 86% 84%
Considered mental wellbeing 83% 75% 63%
Had all the information needed 93% 92% 88%
Confidence and trust 93% 93% 95%
Involved in decisions 94% 92% 88%
Needs were met 92% 90% 93%
Overall
Overall experience good 75% 77% 61%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 73% 79% 91%
Supported by local services 76% 70% 73%
Discussed managing condition 25% 43% 24%
Agreed a care plan 35% 46% 36%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 101 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8:30am to 6:30pm
Tuesday8:30am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8:30am to 6:30pm
Thursday8:30am to 6:30pm
Friday8:30am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 2 December 2019. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Walton Health Centre, Rodney Road, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 3LB
Phone
01932 506020
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Walton Practices Confederation PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
H81095 · 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

Requires improvement

overall, from the inspection published 12 September 2022

Read the inspection report

The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Requires improvement
Is it effective?Good
Is it caring?Good
Is it responsive?Good
Is it well-led?Requires improvement

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

3,627registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
85.2years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension17.5%15.2%
Diabetes7.8%7.9%
Asthma4.0%6.6%
COPD1.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.4%3.0%
Depression10.2%14.3%
Obesity9.8%13.9%
Smoking13.3%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4968%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6470%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)78%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)81%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target78%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target68%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check84%78%
Asthma: annual review80%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
The Yellow Practicethis surgery3247%75%Yes
The Red Practice WaltonWalton-on-Thames, KT12 3LBunder 0.1 miles5542%82%Yes
The White PracticeWalton-on-Thames, KT12 3LBunder 0.1 miles5275%73%Yes
Fort House SurgeryWalton-on-Thames, KT12 3LD0.1 mile8580%94%Yes
Ashley Medical PracticeWalton-on-Thames, KT12 2QY0.3 miles2250%58%Yes
Hersham SurgeryWalton on Thames, KT12 4HT1.2 miles5250%82%Yes
Esher Green SurgeryEsher, KT10 8BX1.6 miles8070%86%Yes
Littleton SurgeryEsher, KT10 9NY2.0 miles2563%71%Yes
Sunbury Group PracticeSunbury-on-Thames, TW16 6RH2.3 miles4956%76%Yes
Shepperton Medical PracticeShepperton, TW17 8EJ2.3 miles5445%85%Yes

The Red Practice Walton is under 0.1 miles away, scores 55 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is The Yellow Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Yellow Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01932 506020.

How do patients rate The Yellow Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 75% of patients at The Yellow Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 47% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 32 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for The Yellow Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Yellow Practice as Requires improvement at its last published inspection (report published 12 September 2022).

What are the opening times of The Yellow Practice?

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 2 December 2019. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The Yellow Practice?

Call 01932 506020. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Walton Health Centre, Rodney Road, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 3LB.

How many patients are registered at The Yellow Practice?

Around 3,627 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Walton Practices Confederation PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Surrey and Sussex 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.