GP surgery in Ashford

Wye Surgery

Oxenturn Road, Wye, Ashford, TN25 5AY

Taking on new patientsInspection: Outstanding10,565 patients

Scores 91 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 89% of patients say their experience is good and 71% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Outstanding in 2017. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 91% of GP surgeries in England. 4th of 9 in Ashford Based on 122 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 79

  • Easy to get through on the phone67
  • Easy to contact online82
  • Good experience of getting in touch76
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment76

Quality of care 98

  • Patients rate the surgery as good84
  • Patients got what they needed94
  • Doctors and nurses listen87
  • Patients trust the staff88
  • Inspection rating (Outstanding)98
  • Health checks and screening done71
  • Meets NHS clinical targets76
  • Children vaccinated on time74

What patients say

122 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

71%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

89%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+11

change since last year

2025: 79% · 2026: 89%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone56%
Had their call answered straight away16%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away58%

The appointment

Were seen the same day23%
Waited more than a week30%
Were seen face to face64%
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 71% 57% 51%
Easy to contact via website 72% 58% 44%
Easy to contact via NHS App 73% 54% 54%
Reception staff helpful 93% 85% 84%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 25% 31% 24%
Sees preferred clinician 29% 42% 5%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 87% 84% 84%
Next steps within 2 days 94% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 84% 73% 68%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 57% 57% 49%
Waiting time was about right 80% 69% 64%
Remote appointment 35% 26% 28%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 95% 87% 92%
Treated with care and concern 93% 86% 91%
Considered mental wellbeing 74% 75% 76%
Had all the information needed 96% 92% 97%
Confidence and trust 98% 93% 97%
Involved in decisions 100% 92% 98%
Needs were met 98% 90% 95%
Overall
Overall experience good 89% 77% 79%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 76% 79% 90%
Supported by local services 69% 70% 83%
Discussed managing condition 33% 43% 34%
Agreed a care plan 60% 46% 49%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 122 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 7pm
Tuesday8am to 7pm
Wednesday8am to 7pm
Thursday8am to 7pm
Friday8am to 5pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 1 May 2018. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Oxenturn Road, Wye, Ashford, TN25 5AY
Phone
01233 884585
Website
www.wyesurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Mid Kent PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
G82142 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Outstanding

overall, from the inspection published 16 January 2017

This rating is 9 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?Outstanding
Is it well-led?Outstanding

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

10,565registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
84.2years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension16.6%15.2%
Diabetes6.3%7.9%
Asthma6.7%6.6%
COPD1.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.6%3.0%
Depression15.1%14.3%
Obesity10.3%13.9%
Smoking9.0%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4973%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6475%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)75%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target82%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target62%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check83%78%
Asthma: annual review65%66%

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Common questions

Is Wye Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Wye Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01233 884585.

How do patients rate Wye Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 89% of patients at Wye Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 71% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 91 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Wye Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Wye Surgery as Outstanding at its last published inspection (report published 16 January 2017).

What are the opening times of Wye Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 7pm, Tuesday 8am to 7pm, Wednesday 8am to 7pm, Thursday 8am to 7pm, Friday 8am to 5pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 1 May 2018. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Wye Surgery?

Call 01233 884585 or visit its website, www.wyesurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Oxenturn Road, Wye, Ashford, TN25 5AY.

How many patients are registered at Wye Surgery?

Around 10,565 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Mid Kent PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Kent and Medway 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.