Downlands Medical Centre
NHS GP surgery · Polegate
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Downlands Medical Centre is an NHS GP surgery in Polegate, East Sussex. See its opening times, phone number, how to register and how to get there.
At a glance
- Type
- NHS GP surgery
- Reception opening times
- Monday to Friday 8:30am to 6pm; Saturday and Sunday closed (see Opening times for bank holidays)
- New patients
- Accepting new patients (see Appointments and access)
- Address
- 77 High Street, Polegate, BN26 6AE
- Telephone
- 01323 482323
- CQC rating
- Good (published 1 September 2016)
- Information checked
- 16 October 2026
Urgent help
When the surgery is closed, use NHS 111 online or call 111 for urgent help. Call 999 in an emergency.
Opening times
Reception opening times
Show as a table
| Days | Reception open |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 8:30am to 6pm |
| Saturday and Sunday | Closed |
These are the times the surgery's reception is open. Appointment times can be different.
The surgery last confirmed these times on the NHS website in 2020, more than 3 years ago. Call the surgery to check before you go.
Opening times may be different on bank holidays. Check with the surgery before you travel.
Source: NHS website profile for this surgery, opening times last confirmed by the surgery on 7 July 2020.
Appointments and access
Registering as a new patient
The surgery says on the NHS website that it is accepting new patients.
You can usually only register with a GP surgery whose practice area covers where you live. Ask the surgery to check.
Register with this surgery on the NHS website
You can also register through the surgery's website, by phone, by email or by collecting a form at the surgery.
Source: NHS website profile for this surgery. Registration information checked on 26 October 2026.
Contact the surgery to book or to ask about appointments.
Contact
Main telephone
Telephone: 01323 482323
Contact the surgery to book or to ask about appointments.
Location and travel
Address and map
Downlands Medical Centre
77 High Street
Polegate
BN26 6AE
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Public transport and parking
Getting here by public transport
Nearest station:
- Polegate about 3 minutes' walkNational Rail
Nearest bus stop: Railway Station, High Street, about 1 minute's walk.
Public transport directions (opens Google Maps)
Walking times are estimates from the straight-line distance to the GP surgery. Stations and bus stops are from the National Public Transport Access Nodes (NaPTAN), Department for Transport, 26 October 2026. NaPTAN does not list which routes call at each stop: check the operator or a journey planner before you travel, especially if you need step-free access. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The surgery's NHS website profile does not list transport or parking information.
Facilities
Accessibility
- Accessible toilets
- Step-free access at entrances and exits
Other facilities
- Free NHS WiFi
Source: NHS website (nhs.uk) profile for this surgery. Facilities last updated on the NHS website on 24 September 2026.
About this GP surgery
| Type | NHS GP surgery |
|---|---|
| NHS or private | Provides NHS services under contract |
| Local authority | Wealden |
| NHS organisation code | G81004 |
| CQC location ID | 1-550188133 |
Official website: Downlands Medical Centre website
Practice size and appointments
| Measure | This practice | Period | South East median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered patients | 10,143 | October 2026 | – |
| Fully qualified GPs (full-time equivalent) | 4.2 | August 2026 | – |
| Registered patients per full-time-equivalent GP | 2,391 | August 2026 | 2,165 |
| Appointments that were face to face | 88% | June 2026 to August 2026 | 62% |
| Appointments on the day they were booked | 28% | June 2026 to August 2026 | – |
| Appointments within 2 weeks of booking | 64% | June 2026 to August 2026 | 81% |
Appointment figures are experimental statistics. Practices record appointments in different ways, so use them as background for the period shown, not to compare practices.
Source: NHS England, Patients Registered at a GP Practice, General Practice Workforce and Appointments in General Practice. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
GP services
Online services
Most GP surgeries in England let you order repeat prescriptions, book some appointments and see your GP health record online, for example in the NHS App. Ask the surgery which online services it offers.
Regulation and quality
This location is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The latest published ratings are below.
| Area | Rating | Published |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | Good | 1 September 2016 |
| Caring | Good | 1 September 2016 |
| Effective | Good | 1 September 2016 |
| Responsive | Good | 1 September 2016 |
| Safe | Good | 1 September 2016 |
| Well-led | Good | 1 September 2016 |
Read the CQC report for Downlands Medical Centre
What patients say about this practice
GP Patient Survey 2026: 109 patients answered (32% of those asked). The survey ran from January to April 2026.
| Survey question | This practice | Likely range | NHS South East region average | Compared with NHS South East region |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy to get through on the phone | 30% | 21% to 40% | 53% | Below the NHS South East region average |
| Overall experience of the practice was good | 68% | 58% to 77% | 76% | Similar to the NHS South East region average |
More survey results
| Survey question | This practice | Likely range | NHS South East region average | Compared with NHS South East region |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reception and admin team were helpful | 86% | 78% to 92% | 84% | Similar to the NHS South East region average |
| Easy to contact the practice using its website | 42% | 26% to 59% | 56% | Similar to the NHS South East region average |
| Offered a choice of time or day for an appointment | 42% | 31% to 54% | 53% | Similar to the NHS South East region average |
| Wait for an appointment was about right | 51% | 40% to 61% | 68% | Below the NHS South East region average |
How to read this: these are estimates from a sample of registered patients, so each result has a likely range (a 95% confidence interval). ‘Similar’ means the likely range includes the NHS South East region average. The results are not a ranking, and differences between nearby practices are often within the margin of error.
Source: GP Patient Survey 2026, Ipsos on behalf of NHS England (published 9 July 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. ukhospitals.uk is independent and not affiliated with the NHS. Find full results on the GP Patient Survey website (practice code G81004).
Frequently asked questions
When is Downlands Medical Centre open?
See the opening times table on this page. The hours do not include bank holidays.
What is the telephone number for Downlands Medical Centre?
Telephone: 01323 482323.
Is Downlands Medical Centre accepting new patients?
The surgery says on the NHS website that it is accepting new patients. You can usually only register with a surgery whose practice area covers where you live.
What is the CQC rating of Downlands Medical Centre?
The latest overall CQC rating is Good, published 1 September 2016.
Nearby GP surgeries
GP surgeries usually only register people who live in their practice area. Check that a surgery covers your address before you apply.
Vita Healthcare, Manor Park Medical Centre
High Street, Polegate, BN26 5DJ
Telephone: 01323 484848
About 0.3 miles away
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