GP surgery in Hart

Whitewater Health

The Surgery, 1 Chapter Terrace, Hartley Wintney, Hook, RG27 8QJ

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good18,020 patients

Scores 12 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 62% of patients say their experience is good and 26% 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.

Poor Scores higher than 12% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 3 in Hart Based on 102 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 7

  • Easy to get through on the phone3
  • Easy to contact online26
  • Good experience of getting in touch13
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment18

Quality of care 22

  • Patients rate the surgery as good8
  • Patients got what they needed16
  • Doctors and nurses listen38
  • Patients trust the staff38
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done51
  • Meets NHS clinical targets83
  • Children vaccinated on time77

What patients say

102 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

26%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

62%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

+5

change since last year

2025: 56% · 2026: 62%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone20%
Had their call answered straight away0%
Gave up or got no answer24%
Knew what would happen next straight away40%

The appointment

Were seen the same day21%
Waited more than a week57%
Were seen face to face79%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)67%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 26% 57% 12%
Easy to contact via website 47% 58% 20%
Easy to contact via NHS App 41% 54% 22%
Reception staff helpful 61% 85% 70%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 24% 31% 27%
Sees preferred clinician 31% 42% 34%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 84% 84% 75%
Next steps within 2 days 94% 93% 88%
Good experience of contacting 60% 73% 48%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 40% 57% 35%
Waiting time was about right 59% 69% 47%
Remote appointment 21% 26% 14%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 86% 87% 87%
Treated with care and concern 82% 86% 81%
Considered mental wellbeing 67% 75% 57%
Had all the information needed 88% 92% 92%
Confidence and trust 92% 93% 91%
Involved in decisions 94% 92% 94%
Needs were met 85% 90% 91%
Overall
Overall experience good 62% 77% 56%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 82% 79% 83%
Supported by local services 61% 70% 62%
Discussed managing condition 34% 43% 32%
Agreed a care plan 24% 46% 38%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 102 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 28 April 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
The Surgery, 1 Chapter Terrace, Hartley Wintney, Hook, RG27 8QJ
Phone
01256 762125
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Whitewater Loddon PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
J82138 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

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

Hook Surgery
Reading Road, Hook, RG27 9ED

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Cycle parking
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • Lift
  • Paid on-site car parking
  • Sign language interpreter available online
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Step-free access throughout
  • Toilets

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 18 February 2016

This rating is 10 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

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

18,020registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
85.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension17.4%15.2%
Diabetes6.2%7.9%
Asthma7.7%6.6%
COPD1.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.2%3.0%
Depression19.1%14.3%
Obesity12.9%13.9%
Smoking8.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4975%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6480%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)68%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target71%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target59%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check66%78%
Asthma: annual review57%66%

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Richmond Surgery is 3.7 miles away, scores 65 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Whitewater Health taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Whitewater Health was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01256 762125.

How do patients rate Whitewater Health?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 62% of patients at Whitewater Health said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 26% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 12 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Whitewater Health?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Whitewater Health as Good at its last published inspection (report published 18 February 2016).

What are the opening times of Whitewater Health?

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 28 April 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Whitewater Health?

Call 01256 762125. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is The Surgery, 1 Chapter Terrace, Hartley Wintney, Hook, RG27 8QJ.

Does Whitewater Health have a branch surgery?

Yes. Whitewater Health also runs Hook Surgery (Reading Road, Hook, RG27 9ED). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Whitewater Health?

Around 18,020 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Whitewater Loddon 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.