GP surgery in Bognor Regis

West Meads Surgery

2-6 the Precinct, West Meads, Bognor Regis, PO21 5SB

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good8,064 patients

Scores 44 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 80% of patients say their experience is good and 71% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2022. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 44% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 6 in Bognor Regis Based on 104 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 51

  • Easy to get through on the phone68
  • Easy to contact online7
  • Good experience of getting in touch41
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment58

Quality of care 37

  • Patients rate the surgery as good54
  • Patients got what they needed7
  • Doctors and nurses listen9
  • Patients trust the staff17
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done55
  • Meets NHS clinical targets92
  • Children vaccinated on time91

What patients say

104 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

71%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

80%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

-4

change since last year

2025: 84% · 2026: 80%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone77%
Had their call answered straight away15%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away67%

The appointment

Were seen the same day29%
Waited more than a week37%
Were seen face to face86%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)58%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 71% 57% 77%
Easy to contact via website 34% 58% 59%
Easy to contact via NHS App 50% 54% 67%
Reception staff helpful 91% 85% 95%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 31% 31% 26%
Sees preferred clinician 29% 42% 37%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 75% 84% 87%
Next steps within 2 days 98% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 72% 73% 84%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 50% 57% 70%
Waiting time was about right 74% 69% 82%
Remote appointment 14% 26% 23%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 77% 87% 90%
Treated with care and concern 76% 86% 88%
Considered mental wellbeing 64% 75% 80%
Had all the information needed 88% 92% 94%
Confidence and trust 88% 93% 94%
Involved in decisions 81% 92% 92%
Needs were met 81% 90% 87%
Overall
Overall experience good 80% 77% 84%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 70% 79% 82%
Supported by local services 55% 70% 68%
Discussed managing condition 37% 43% 54%
Agreed a care plan 56% 46% 53%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 104 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

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

Confirmed by the surgery on 12 May 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
2-6 the Precinct, West Meads, Bognor Regis, PO21 5SB
Phone
01243 837980
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.westmeadssurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Bognor Coastal Alliance PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
H82099 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

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

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 25 July 2022

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

8,064registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
83.9years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension23.7%15.2%
Diabetes10.3%7.9%
Asthma10.1%6.6%
COPD2.9%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.6%3.0%
Depression20.1%14.3%
Obesity19.5%13.9%
Smoking13.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4975%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6475%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)69%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)92%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target74%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target60%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check76%78%
Asthma: annual review66%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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West Meads Surgerythis surgery4471%80%Yes
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Avisford Medical GroupArundel, BN18 0DU4.5 miles3442%74%Yes

Maywood Health Care Centre is 0.4 miles away, scores 75 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is West Meads Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), West Meads Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01243 837980.

How do patients rate West Meads Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 80% of patients at West Meads Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 71% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 44 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for West Meads Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated West Meads Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 25 July 2022).

What are the opening times of West Meads Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 6pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 6pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 6pm, Thursday 8:30am to 6pm, Friday 8:30am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 12 May 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact West Meads Surgery?

Call 01243 837980 or visit its website, www.westmeadssurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 2-6 the Precinct, West Meads, Bognor Regis, PO21 5SB.

How many patients are registered at West Meads Surgery?

Around 8,064 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Bognor Coastal Alliance 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.