GP surgery in Wealden

Woodhill Surgery

Woodhill Cottage, Station Road, Mayfield, TN20 6BW

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good3,812 patients

Scores 90 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 91% of patients say their experience is good and 89% 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 90% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 9 in Wealden Based on 126 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 94

  • Easy to get through on the phone93
  • Easy to contact online36
  • Good experience of getting in touch92
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment99

Quality of care 78

  • Patients rate the surgery as good89
  • Patients got what they needed51
  • Doctors and nurses listen71
  • Patients trust the staff59
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done90
  • Meets NHS clinical targets44
  • Children vaccinated on time33

What patients say

126 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

89%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

91%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+6

change since last year

2025: 86% · 2026: 91%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone79%
Had their call answered straight away16%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away76%

The appointment

Were seen the same day62%
Waited more than a week6%
Were seen face to face88%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)80%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 89% 57% 84%
Easy to contact via website 52% 58% 74%
Easy to contact via NHS App 57% 54% 75%
Reception staff helpful 90% 85% 86%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 35% 31% 32%
Sees preferred clinician 54% 42% 61%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 95% 84% 98%
Next steps within 2 days 99% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 91% 73% 86%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 72% 57% 62%
Waiting time was about right 95% 69% 94%
Remote appointment 12% 26% 13%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 92% 87% 98%
Treated with care and concern 92% 86% 95%
Considered mental wellbeing 77% 75% 76%
Had all the information needed 99% 92% 92%
Confidence and trust 95% 93% 96%
Involved in decisions 99% 92% 97%
Needs were met 91% 90% 94%
Overall
Overall experience good 91% 77% 85%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 83% 79% 88%
Supported by local services 87% 70% 82%
Discussed managing condition 41% 43% 30%
Agreed a care plan 43% 46% 42%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 126 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 31 August 2016. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Woodhill Cottage, Station Road, Mayfield, TN20 6BW
Phone
01435 873000
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
High Weald PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
G81040 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 3 August 2016

This rating is 10 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

3,812registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
86.2years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension16.2%15.2%
Diabetes6.5%7.9%
Asthma6.4%6.6%
COPD1.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.2%3.0%
Depression8.1%14.3%
Obesity6.8%13.9%
Smoking7.3%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4979%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6481%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)76%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target78%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target75%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check67%78%
Asthma: annual review67%66%

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Common questions

Is Woodhill Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Woodhill Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01435 873000.

How do patients rate Woodhill Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 91% of patients at Woodhill Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 89% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 90 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Woodhill Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Woodhill Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 3 August 2016).

What are the opening times of Woodhill Surgery?

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 31 August 2016. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Woodhill Surgery?

Call 01435 873000. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Woodhill Cottage, Station Road, Mayfield, TN20 6BW.

How many patients are registered at Woodhill Surgery?

Around 3,812 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of High Weald PCN, 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.