GP surgery in Lewsey

Wheatfield Surgery

60 Wheatfield Road, Lewsey Farm, Luton, LU4 0SY

Taking on new patientsInspection: Requires improvement12,343 patients

Scores 9 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 68% of patients say their experience is good and 33% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Requires improvement in 2021. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 9% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 2 in Lewsey Based on 112 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 6

  • Easy to get through on the phone7
  • Easy to contact online17
  • Good experience of getting in touch5
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment18

Quality of care 16

  • Patients rate the surgery as good18
  • Patients got what they needed9
  • Doctors and nurses listen56
  • Patients trust the staff57
  • Inspection rating (Requires improvement)2
  • Health checks and screening done66
  • Meets NHS clinical targets46
  • Children vaccinated on time32

What patients say

112 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

33%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

68%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

0

change since last year

2025: 68% · 2026: 68%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone36%
Had their call answered straight away1%
Gave up or got no answer4%
Knew what would happen next straight away31%

The appointment

Were seen the same day26%
Waited more than a week29%
Were seen face to face57%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)55%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 33% 57% 37%
Easy to contact via website 42% 58% 41%
Easy to contact via NHS App 27% 54% 43%
Reception staff helpful 81% 85% 80%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 35% 31% 29%
Sees preferred clinician 34% 42% 11%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 74% 84% 76%
Next steps within 2 days 91% 93% 92%
Good experience of contacting 52% 73% 59%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 41% 57% 51%
Waiting time was about right 58% 69% 60%
Remote appointment 43% 26% 39%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 89% 87% 81%
Treated with care and concern 88% 86% 74%
Considered mental wellbeing 68% 75% 62%
Had all the information needed 93% 92% 90%
Confidence and trust 94% 93% 90%
Involved in decisions 91% 92% 81%
Needs were met 82% 90% 86%
Overall
Overall experience good 68% 77% 68%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 78% 79% 73%
Supported by local services 56% 70% 63%
Discussed managing condition 36% 43% 31%
Agreed a care plan 32% 46% 50%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 112 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 22 January 2019. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
60 Wheatfield Road, Lewsey Farm, Luton, LU4 0SY
Phone
01582 601116
Website
www.wheatfieldsurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Titan PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
E81008 · NHS profile

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Requires improvement

overall, from the inspection published 25 November 2021

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The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Requires improvement
Is it effective?Requires improvement
Is it caring?Good
Is it responsive?Requires improvement
Is it well-led?Requires improvement

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

12,343registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
81.5years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension16.2%15.2%
Diabetes11.4%7.9%
Asthma7.3%6.6%
COPD2.3%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.0%3.0%
Depression11.2%14.3%
Obesity13.3%13.9%
Smoking16.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4964%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6472%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)71%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)85%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target75%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target62%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check89%78%
Asthma: annual review76%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Wheatfield Surgerythis surgery933%68%Yes
Dr DV Shah's PracticeLuton, LU4 0PF0.5 miles6978%85%Yes
Houghton Regis Medical CentreDunstable, LU5 5EZ0.9 miles234%51%Yes
Drs Mirza Sukhani & PartnersLuton, LU4 9NN1.1 miles1456%66%Yes
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The Oakley SurgeryLuton, LU4 9FJ1.4 miles740%69%Yes
Kingsbury Court SurgeryDunstable, LU5 4RS1.4 miles2858%75%Yes
Sundon Medical CentreLuton, LU3 3AH1.5 miles3652%73%Yes
Eastgate SurgeryDunstable, LU5 4RU1.5 miles6686%81%Yes
West Street SurgeryDunstable, LU6 1SF1.7 miles8077%86%Yes

Dr DV Shah's Practice is 0.5 miles away, scores 69 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Wheatfield Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Wheatfield Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01582 601116.

How do patients rate Wheatfield Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 68% of patients at Wheatfield Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 33% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 9 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Wheatfield Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Wheatfield Surgery as Requires improvement at its last published inspection (report published 25 November 2021).

What are the opening times of Wheatfield 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 22 January 2019. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Wheatfield Surgery?

Call 01582 601116 or visit its website, www.wheatfieldsurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 60 Wheatfield Road, Lewsey Farm, Luton, LU4 0SY.

How many patients are registered at Wheatfield Surgery?

Around 12,343 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Titan PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Central East 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.