GP surgery in Winchester

West Meon Surgery

Doctors Lane, West Meon, Petersfield, GU32 1LR

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good2,752 patients

Scores 96 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 95% of patients say their experience is good and 91% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2026. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 96% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 10 in Winchester Based on 99 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 92

  • Easy to get through on the phone96
  • Easy to contact online89
  • Good experience of getting in touch84
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment78

Quality of care 98

  • Patients rate the surgery as good96
  • Patients got what they needed98
  • Doctors and nurses listen99
  • Patients trust the staff84
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done93
  • Meets NHS clinical targets88
  • Children vaccinated on time69

What patients say

99 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

91%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

95%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+6

change since last year

2025: 89% · 2026: 95%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone78%
Had their call answered straight away35%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away82%

The appointment

Were seen the same day12%
Waited more than a week38%
Were seen face to face51%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)65%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 91% 57% 93%
Easy to contact via website 77% 58% 61%
Easy to contact via NHS App 70% 54% 83%
Reception staff helpful 90% 85% 91%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 44% 31% 41%
Sees preferred clinician 69% 42% 73%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 95% 84% 94%
Next steps within 2 days 99% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 87% 73% 90%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 59% 57% 73%
Waiting time was about right 81% 69% 86%
Remote appointment 49% 26% 48%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 99% 87% 95%
Treated with care and concern 100% 86% 97%
Considered mental wellbeing 90% 75% 87%
Had all the information needed 97% 92% 98%
Confidence and trust 97% 93% 99%
Involved in decisions 98% 92% 99%
Needs were met 99% 90% 96%
Overall
Overall experience good 95% 77% 88%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 94% 79% 86%
Supported by local services 83% 70% 89%
Discussed managing condition 51% 43% 61%
Agreed a care plan 48% 46% 53%

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.

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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 18 December 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Doctors Lane, West Meon, Petersfield, GU32 1LR
Phone
01730 829666
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Winchester Rural North & East PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
J82036 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 24 June 2026

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

2,752registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
86.6years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension17.4%15.2%
Diabetes4.9%7.9%
Asthma6.2%6.6%
COPD1.9%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.6%3.0%
Depression12.1%14.3%
Obesity10.1%13.9%
Smoking10.3%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4976%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6481%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)77%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)91%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target84%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target59%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check91%78%
Asthma: annual review80%66%

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Common questions

Is West Meon Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), West Meon Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01730 829666.

How do patients rate West Meon Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 95% of patients at West Meon Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 91% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 96 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for West Meon Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated West Meon Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 24 June 2026).

What are the opening times of West Meon Surgery?

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 18 December 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact West Meon Surgery?

Call 01730 829666. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Doctors Lane, West Meon, Petersfield, GU32 1LR.

How many patients are registered at West Meon Surgery?

Around 2,752 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Winchester Rural North & East 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.