GP surgery in Tendring
Walton Medical Centre
Vicarage Lane, Walton on the Naze, CO14 8PA
Scores 32 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 71% of patients say their experience is good and 44% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). 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 38
- Easy to get through on the phone19
- Easy to contact online33
- Good experience of getting in touch34
- Did not wait too long for the appointment71
Quality of care 27
- Patients rate the surgery as good23
- Patients got what they needed39
- Doctors and nurses listen27
- Patients trust the staff77
- Inspection rating (Not rated)–
- Health checks and screening done44
- Meets NHS clinical targets24
- Children vaccinated on time41
What patients say
109 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
44%
find the phone easy
well below the England average (57%)
71%
say their experience is good
below the England average (77%)
-10
change since last year
2025: 80% · 2026: 71%
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 | 44% | 57% | 43% |
| Easy to contact via website | 51% | 58% | 52% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 53% | 54% | 51% |
| Reception staff helpful | 84% | 85% | 85% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 37% | 31% | 33% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 41% | 42% | 44% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 79% | 84% | 80% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 97% | 93% | 99% |
| Good experience of contacting | 70% | 73% | 65% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 43% | 57% | 51% |
| Waiting time was about right | 78% | 69% | 71% |
| Remote appointment | 32% | 26% | 21% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 84% | 87% | 89% |
| Treated with care and concern | 81% | 86% | 88% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 73% | 75% | 76% |
| Had all the information needed | 85% | 92% | 89% |
| Confidence and trust | 97% | 93% | 90% |
| Involved in decisions | 94% | 92% | 93% |
| Needs were met | 90% | 90% | 94% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 71% | 77% | 80% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 87% | 79% | 78% |
| Supported by local services | 84% | 70% | 62% |
| Discussed managing condition | 40% | 43% | 27% |
| Agreed a care plan | 52% | 46% | 46% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 109 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
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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 22 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Vicarage Lane, Walton on the Naze, CO14 8PA
- Phone
- 01255 674373
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Tendring PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- F81017 · NHS profile
Access and facilities
- Disabled toilet
- Induction loop
- Step-free access
- Wheelchair access
- Baby changing facility
- Baby changing facility
- Car parking
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
No inspection rating has been published for this surgery.
About the patients
NHS records for the people registered here
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 26.3% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 11.7% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 8.2% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 3.6% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 14.6% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 20.8% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 15.0% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 67% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 72% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 70% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 92% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 82% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 56% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 90% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 64% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walton Medical Centrethis surgery | – | 32 | 44% | 71% | Yes |
| Caradoc SurgeryFrinton-on-Sea, CO13 9JT | 1.4 miles | 56 | 50% | 84% | Yes |
| Thorpe SurgeryClacton-on-Sea, CO16 0EA | 4.7 miles | 48 | 66% | 76% | Yes |
| Harewood SurgeryHarwich, CO12 5AD | 5.1 miles | 62 | 68% | 80% | Yes |
| North Clacton Medical PracticeClacton-on-Sea, CO15 4TN | 5.1 miles | 7 | 39% | 60% | Yes |
| Fronks RD Family SurgeryHarwich, CO12 3RS | 5.7 miles | 24 | 51% | 72% | Yes |
| Mayflower Medical CentreHarwich, CO12 4EX | 5.8 miles | 19 | 41% | 66% | Yes |
| Old Road SurgeryClacton-on-Sea, CO15 3AU | 6.5 miles | 2 | 35% | 57% | Yes |
| East Lynne Medical CentreClacton-on-Sea, CO15 3PP | 6.5 miles | 62 | 62% | 86% | Yes |
| Ranworth SurgeryClacton-on-Sea, CO15 1NJ | 6.6 miles | 38 | 45% | 73% | Yes |
Caradoc Surgery is 1.4 miles away, scores 56 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Walton Medical Centre taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Walton Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01255 674373.
How do patients rate Walton Medical Centre?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 71% of patients at Walton Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 44% 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 are the opening times of Walton Medical 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 22 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Walton Medical Centre?
Call 01255 674373. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Vicarage Lane, Walton on the Naze, CO14 8PA.
How many patients are registered at Walton Medical Centre?
Around 8,262 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Tendring 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.