GP surgery in Rustington

Willow Green Surgery

Station Road, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 3AH

Not taking on new patientsInspection: Good11,398 patients

Scores 70 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 80% of patients say their experience is good and 73% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2018. It is not taking on new patients at the moment.

Good Scores higher than 70% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 3 in Rustington Based on 103 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 81

  • Easy to get through on the phone70
  • Easy to contact online66
  • Good experience of getting in touch77
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment81

Quality of care 52

  • Patients rate the surgery as good53
  • Patients got what they needed26
  • Doctors and nurses listen39
  • Patients trust the staff34
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done70
  • Meets NHS clinical targets98
  • Children vaccinated on time98

What patients say

103 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

73%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

80%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+1

change since last year

2025: 79% · 2026: 80%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone65%
Had their call answered straight away5%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away71%

The appointment

Were seen the same day40%
Waited more than a week30%
Were seen face to face69%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)46%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 73% 57% 79%
Easy to contact via website 65% 58% 59%
Easy to contact via NHS App 52% 54% 54%
Reception staff helpful 87% 85% 94%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 30% 31% 16%
Sees preferred clinician 43% 42% 46%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 97% 84% 90%
Next steps within 2 days 89% 93% 93%
Good experience of contacting 84% 73% 83%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 46% 57% 69%
Waiting time was about right 82% 69% 86%
Remote appointment 31% 26% 37%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 86% 87% 91%
Treated with care and concern 87% 86% 82%
Considered mental wellbeing 75% 75% 71%
Had all the information needed 90% 92% 98%
Confidence and trust 91% 93% 96%
Involved in decisions 92% 92% 93%
Needs were met 87% 90% 88%
Overall
Overall experience good 80% 77% 79%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 89% 79% 87%
Supported by local services 70% 70% 77%
Discussed managing condition 34% 43% 49%
Agreed a care plan 43% 46% 39%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 103 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6pm
Tuesday8am to 6pm
Wednesday7:30am to 6pm
Thursday7:30am to 6pm
Friday8am to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 7 May 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Station Road, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 3AH
Phone
01903 785152
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.willowgreensurgery.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
H82059 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Disabled car parking
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Toilets
  • Train station nearby

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 23 August 2018

This rating is 8 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

11,398registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
84.4years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension23.7%15.2%
Diabetes9.5%7.9%
Asthma9.2%6.6%
COPD2.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease5.3%3.0%
Depression13.9%14.3%
Obesity12.7%13.9%
Smoking9.4%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4976%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6476%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)71%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target79%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target66%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check83%78%
Asthma: annual review70%66%

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Cornerways Surgery is 3.8 miles away, scores 100 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Willow Green Surgery taking on new patients?

No. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Willow Green Surgery was not taking on new patients. A surgery can only turn you down for a fair reason, such as living outside its area or its list being full. This can change at any time, so call the surgery to check.

How do patients rate Willow Green Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 80% of patients at Willow Green Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 73% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 70 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Willow Green Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Willow Green Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 23 August 2018).

What are the opening times of Willow Green Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6pm, Tuesday 8am to 6pm, Wednesday 7:30am to 6pm, Thursday 7:30am to 6pm, Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 7 May 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Willow Green Surgery?

Call 01903 785152 or visit its website, www.willowgreensurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Station Road, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 3AH.

How many patients are registered at Willow Green Surgery?

Around 11,398 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.