GP surgery in Rochester
Thorndike Partnership
Health Care Centre, Longley Road, Rochester, ME1 2TH
Scores 1 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 43% of patients say their experience is good and 35% 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.
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 2
- Easy to get through on the phone9
- Easy to contact online9
- Good experience of getting in touch0
- Did not wait too long for the appointment7
Quality of care 2
- Patients rate the surgery as good0
- Patients got what they needed17
- Doctors and nurses listen14
- Patients trust the staff13
- Inspection rating (Requires improvement)2
- Health checks and screening done55
- Meets NHS clinical targets37
- Children vaccinated on time31
What patients say
99 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
35%
find the phone easy
well below the England average (57%)
43%
say their experience is good
well below the England average (77%)
+3
change since last year
2025: 40% · 2026: 43%
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 | 35% | 57% | 31% |
| Easy to contact via website | 36% | 58% | 31% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 48% | 54% | 22% |
| Reception staff helpful | 56% | 85% | 59% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 21% | 31% | 15% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 32% | 42% | 24% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 72% | 84% | 68% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 86% | 93% | 88% |
| Good experience of contacting | 34% | 73% | 47% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 22% | 57% | 19% |
| Waiting time was about right | 50% | 69% | 47% |
| Remote appointment | 32% | 26% | 37% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 80% | 87% | 76% |
| Treated with care and concern | 78% | 86% | 73% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 66% | 75% | 63% |
| Had all the information needed | 77% | 92% | 91% |
| Confidence and trust | 87% | 93% | 91% |
| Involved in decisions | 92% | 92% | 87% |
| Needs were met | 85% | 90% | 87% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 43% | 77% | 40% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 75% | 79% | 76% |
| Supported by local services | 56% | 70% | 61% |
| Discussed managing condition | 42% | 43% | 35% |
| Agreed a care plan | 22% | 46% | 39% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 99 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?
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 | 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 |
Confirmed by the surgery on 12 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Health Care Centre, Longley Road, Rochester, ME1 2TH
- Phone
- 01634 817217
- [email protected]
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Medway Peninsula PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- G82095 · 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 NHS WiFi
- Free on-site car parking
- Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
- Pharmacy
- Step-free access at entrances and exits
- Toilets
- Train station nearby
- Translation services
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
Requires improvement
overall, from the inspection published 22 September 2022
The five questions inspectors ask
| Is it safe? | Requires improvement |
| Is it effective? | Requires improvement |
| Is it caring? | Requires improvement |
| Is it responsive? | Requires improvement |
| Is it well-led? | Requires improvement |
About the patients
NHS records for the people registered here
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 17.4% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 9.0% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 20.2% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 13.7% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 13.0% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 74% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 77% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 68% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 90% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 73% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 59% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 83% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 57% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorndike Partnershipthis surgery | – | 1 | 35% | 43% | Yes |
| City Way SurgeryRochester, ME1 2AY | 0.7 miles | 3 | 24% | 54% | Yes |
| Bryant Street Medical PracticeChatham, ME4 4HY | 1.0 miles | 26 | 69% | 74% | Yes |
| Borstal Village SurgeryRochester, ME1 3JY | 1.1 miles | 88 | 87% | 82% | Yes |
| Apex Medical CentreRochester, ME2 4UW | 1.2 miles | 10 | 36% | 64% | Yes |
| Court View SurgeryRochester, ME2 2HA | 1.2 miles | 13 | 35% | 67% | Yes |
| The Kings Family PracticeChatham, ME4 5JY | 1.4 miles | 24 | 54% | 73% | Yes |
| Maidstone Road SurgeryChatham, ME4 6JL | 1.5 miles | 3 | 35% | 52% | Yes |
| Marlowe Park Medical CentreRochester, ME2 2PW | 1.6 miles | 6 | 42% | 67% | Yes |
| The Glebe Family PracticeGillingham, ME7 5UA | 1.8 miles | 88 | 86% | 90% | Yes |
Bryant Street Medical Practice is 1.0 miles away, scores 26 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Thorndike Partnership taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Thorndike Partnership was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01634 817217.
How do patients rate Thorndike Partnership?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 43% of patients at Thorndike Partnership said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 35% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 1 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Thorndike Partnership?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Thorndike Partnership as Requires improvement at its last published inspection (report published 22 September 2022).
What are the opening times of Thorndike Partnership?
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 12 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Thorndike Partnership?
Call 01634 817217. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Health Care Centre, Longley Road, Rochester, ME1 2TH.
How many patients are registered at Thorndike Partnership?
Around 12,456 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Medway Peninsula PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Kent and Medway 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.