GP surgery in Keynsham

West View Surgery

9 Park Road, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 1BX

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good8,104 patientsOpen Saturdays

Scores 87 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 89% of patients say their experience is good and 74% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2016. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 87% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 2 in Keynsham Based on 117 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 88

  • Easy to get through on the phone73
  • Easy to contact online94
  • Good experience of getting in touch86
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment84

Quality of care 81

  • Patients rate the surgery as good83
  • Patients got what they needed81
  • Doctors and nurses listen60
  • Patients trust the staff69
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done48
  • Meets NHS clinical targets76
  • Children vaccinated on time68

What patients say

117 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

74%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

89%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

-2

change since last year

2025: 91% · 2026: 89%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone22%
Had their call answered straight away12%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away40%

The appointment

Were seen the same day31%
Waited more than a week28%
Were seen face to face82%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)64%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 74% 57% 73%
Easy to contact via website 81% 58% 76%
Easy to contact via NHS App 68% 54% 60%
Reception staff helpful 90% 85% 93%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 15% 31% 25%
Sees preferred clinician 23% 42% 47%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 94% 84% 92%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 99%
Good experience of contacting 88% 73% 83%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 76% 57% 74%
Waiting time was about right 84% 69% 77%
Remote appointment 18% 26% 12%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 90% 87% 93%
Treated with care and concern 90% 86% 90%
Considered mental wellbeing 88% 75% 81%
Had all the information needed 94% 92% 95%
Confidence and trust 96% 93% 97%
Involved in decisions 99% 92% 95%
Needs were met 95% 90% 93%
Overall
Overall experience good 89% 77% 91%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 97% 79% 87%
Supported by local services 82% 70% 91%
Discussed managing condition 49% 43% 51%
Agreed a care plan 45% 46% 54%

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6pm
Tuesday8am to 6pm
Wednesday8am to 6pm
Thursday8am to 6pm
Friday8am to 6pm
Saturday8:30am to 11:30am
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 13 May 2014. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
9 Park Road, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 1BX
Phone
0117 937 6835
Website
www.westviewsurgery.com
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Keynsham PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
L81073 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.

Dr Coe WJ & Partners
The Branch Surgery, Severn Way, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 2NU · 0117 9869219

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 19 December 2016

This rating is 9 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

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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

8,104registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
84.0years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension15.6%15.2%
Diabetes6.6%7.9%
Asthma7.6%6.6%
COPD1.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.3%3.0%
Depression10.8%14.3%
Obesity13.7%13.9%
Smoking11.7%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4980%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6481%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)69%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target69%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target62%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check74%78%
Asthma: annual review63%66%

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Common questions

Is West View Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), West View Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0117 937 6835.

How do patients rate West View Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 89% of patients at West View Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 74% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 87 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for West View Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated West View Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 19 December 2016).

What are the opening times of West View Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6pm, Tuesday 8am to 6pm, Wednesday 8am to 6pm, Thursday 8am to 6pm, Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday 8:30am to 11:30am, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 13 May 2014. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact West View Surgery?

Call 0117 937 6835 or visit its website, www.westviewsurgery.com. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 9 Park Road, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 1BX.

Does West View Surgery have a branch surgery?

Yes. West View Surgery also runs Dr Coe WJ & Partners (The Branch Surgery, Severn Way, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 2NU). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at West View Surgery?

Around 8,104 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Keynsham PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire 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.