Groombridge and Hartfield Medical Group
NHS GP surgery · Groombridge
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Groombridge and Hartfield Medical Group is an NHS GP surgery in Groombridge, 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 8am to 6:30pm; Tuesday 8am to 1pm; Wednesday and Thursday closed; Friday 8am to 1pm; Saturday and Sunday closed (see Opening times for bank holidays)
- New patients
- Accepting new patients (see Appointments and access)
- Address
- The Nook, Withyham Road, Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells, TN3 9QP
- Telephone
- 01892 863326
- CQC rating
- Good (published 12 April 2017)
- 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 | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8am to 1pm |
| Wednesday and Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 8am to 1pm |
| Saturday and Sunday | Closed |
These are the times the surgery's reception is open. Appointment times can be different.
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 22 December 2025.
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: 01892 863326
Contact the surgery to book or to ask about appointments.
Location and travel
Address and map
Groombridge and Hartfield Medical Group
The Nook
Withyham Road
Groombridge
Tunbridge Wells
TN3 9QP
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Public transport and parking
- Car parking
- Cycle parking
Getting here by public transport
There is no railway, metro or tram station within 2 km.
Nearest bus stop: Surgery, Withyham Road, 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.
This list has not been updated on the NHS website for over 2 years, so it may be out of date. Check with the surgery if you need a facility.
Source: NHS website (nhs.uk) profile for this surgery. Facilities last updated on the NHS website on 3 August 2023.
Facilities
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access
- Step-free access
This list has not been updated on the NHS website for over 2 years, so it may be out of date. Check with the surgery if you need a facility.
Source: NHS website (nhs.uk) profile for this surgery. Facilities last updated on the NHS website on 3 August 2023.
About this GP surgery
| Type | NHS GP surgery |
|---|---|
| NHS or private | Provides NHS services under contract |
| Local authority | Wealden |
| NHS organisation code | G81614 |
| CQC location ID | 1-550195126 |
Official website: Groombridge and Hartfield Medical Group website
Practice size and appointments
| Measure | This practice | Period | South East median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered patients | 5,363 | October 2026 | – |
| Fully qualified GPs (full-time equivalent) | 2.1 | August 2026 | – |
| Registered patients per full-time-equivalent GP | 2,533 | August 2026 | 2,165 |
| Appointments that were face to face | 75% | June 2026 to August 2026 | 62% |
| Appointments on the day they were booked | 36% | June 2026 to August 2026 | – |
| Appointments within 2 weeks of booking | 69% | 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 | 12 April 2017 |
| Caring | Good | 23 September 2016 |
| Effective | Good | 12 April 2017 |
| Responsive | Good | 23 September 2016 |
| Safe | Good | 12 April 2017 |
| Well-led | Good | 23 September 2016 |
Some areas were last rated in an earlier inspection, so the dates differ.
Read the CQC report for Groombridge and Hartfield Medical Group
What patients say about this practice
GP Patient Survey 2026: 120 patients answered (46% 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 | 93% | 90% to 95% | 53% | Better than the NHS South East region average |
| Overall experience of the practice was good | 99% | 97% to 99% | 76% | Better than 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 | 99% | 98% to 100% | 84% | Better than the NHS South East region average |
| Easy to contact the practice using its website | 84% | 80% to 88% | 56% | Better than the NHS South East region average |
| Offered a choice of time or day for an appointment | 82% | 77% to 86% | 53% | Better than the NHS South East region average |
| Wait for an appointment was about right | 88% | 84% to 91% | 68% | Better than 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 G81614).
Frequently asked questions
When is Groombridge and Hartfield Medical Group open?
See the opening times table on this page. The hours do not include bank holidays.
What is the telephone number for Groombridge and Hartfield Medical Group?
Telephone: 01892 863326.
Is Groombridge and Hartfield Medical Group 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 Groombridge and Hartfield Medical Group?
The latest overall CQC rating is Good, published 12 April 2017.
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