GP surgery in Littlehampton

Westcourt Medical Centre

12 the Street, Rustington, Littlehampton, BN16 3NX

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good13,000 patients

Scores 51 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 87% of patients say their experience is good and 53% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2018. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 51% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 3 in Littlehampton Based on 80 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 40

  • Easy to get through on the phone33
  • Easy to contact online65
  • Good experience of getting in touch27
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment57

Quality of care 65

  • Patients rate the surgery as good77
  • Patients got what they needed43
  • Doctors and nurses listen64
  • Patients trust the staff36
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done29
  • Meets NHS clinical targets81
  • Children vaccinated on time94

What patients say

80 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

53%

find the phone easy

below the England average (57%)

87%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+12

change since last year

2025: 75% · 2026: 87%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone46%
Had their call answered straight away0%
Gave up or got no answer3%
Knew what would happen next straight away47%

The appointment

Were seen the same day14%
Waited more than a week30%
Were seen face to face70%
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 53% 57% 49%
Easy to contact via website 64% 58% 50%
Easy to contact via NHS App 50% 54% 43%
Reception staff helpful 87% 85% 88%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 36% 31% 18%
Sees preferred clinician 43% 42% 38%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 77% 84% 77%
Next steps within 2 days 100% 93% 89%
Good experience of contacting 67% 73% 62%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 57% 57% 53%
Waiting time was about right 74% 69% 67%
Remote appointment 30% 26% 23%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 90% 87% 87%
Treated with care and concern 89% 86% 89%
Considered mental wellbeing 75% 75% 73%
Had all the information needed 91% 92% 92%
Confidence and trust 92% 93% 96%
Involved in decisions 92% 92% 93%
Needs were met 90% 90% 93%
Overall
Overall experience good 87% 77% 75%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 86% 79% 76%
Supported by local services 54% 70% 65%
Discussed managing condition 35% 43% 44%
Agreed a care plan 53% 46% 34%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 80 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 17 June 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
12 the Street, Rustington, Littlehampton, BN16 3NX
Phone
01903 777000
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.westcourtmedicalcentre.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Arun Integrated Care (Aic) PCN Ltd (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
H82007 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled car parking
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • Lift
  • Off-site car parking nearby
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Step-free access throughout
  • Toilets
  • Translation services

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 16 October 2018

This rating is 7 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

13,000registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
84.6years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension23.1%15.2%
Diabetes10.1%7.9%
Asthma8.4%6.6%
COPD2.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.7%3.0%
Depression11.8%14.3%
Obesity19.2%13.9%
Smoking10.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4974%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6476%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)60%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target66%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target65%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check79%78%
Asthma: annual review61%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Westcourt Medical Centrethis surgery5153%87%Yes
Coppice SurgeryLittlehampton, BN16 3BE0.7 miles623%55%
Park SurgeryLittlehampton, BN17 6BF0.7 miles4561%77%Yes
Acf Medical GroupLittlehampton, BN17 5JR1.0 miles1136%66%Yes
Willow Green SurgeryLittlehampton, BN16 3AH1.1 miles7073%80%No
Barn SurgeryWorthing, BN12 5HJ3.0 miles6578%75%Yes
Arundel SurgeryArundel, BN18 9HG3.6 miles8677%89%Yes
Avisford Medical GroupArundel, BN18 0DU4.4 miles3442%74%Yes
Strand Medical GroupWorthing, BN12 6FA4.6 miles3462%78%Yes
Cornerways SurgeryWorthing, BN11 5RZ4.9 miles10096%97%Yes

Barn Surgery is 3.0 miles away, scores 65 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Westcourt Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Westcourt Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01903 777000.

How do patients rate Westcourt Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 87% of patients at Westcourt Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 53% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 51 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Westcourt Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Westcourt Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 16 October 2018).

What are the opening times of Westcourt Medical Centre?

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 17 June 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Westcourt Medical Centre?

Call 01903 777000 or visit its website, www.westcourtmedicalcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 12 the Street, Rustington, Littlehampton, BN16 3NX.

How many patients are registered at Westcourt Medical Centre?

Around 13,000 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Arun Integrated Care (Aic) PCN Ltd, 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.