The Stanford Medical Centre, Brighton: patient reviews and CQC rating
The Stanford Medical Centre is a GP practice in Brighton with 16,742 registered patients (September 2026). In the 2026 GP Patient Survey, 82% of its patients described their overall experience as good, against 77% across England (Surrey and Sussex: 78%). The Care Quality Commission rates it Good overall, in a report published in January 2020. It has 9.2 full-time-equivalent qualified GPs, or 1,821 patients per GP.
Latest data: September 2026. Patient survey 2026; registered patients September 2026; appointments to August 2026.
What patients say about The Stanford Medical Centre
Its best result against England is the share who found it easy to get through to the practice by phone: 71%, above the England figure of 57%. Its weakest is the share who found it easy to contact the practice through its website: 35%, below the England figure of 58%. Of the 11 results in the table, 7 are above England and 1 below by more than the survey's margin of error, and 3 within it.
On overall experience it is 14th of the 25 practices in Brighton with 50 or more responses. 71% found it easy to get through by phone (England: 57%). The overall experience result is 2 points higher than in 2025 (80%). 95 patients answered the survey (response rate 21%).
| Survey question | The Stanford Medical Centre | Surrey and Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall experience good | 82% | 78% | 77% |
| Easy to contact by phone | 71% | 55% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via the website | 35% | 59% | 58% |
| Easy to contact via the NHS App | 50% | 54% | 54% |
| Reception team helpful | 96% | 86% | 85% |
| Last contact good | 85% | 73% | 73% |
| Wait for appointment about right | 65% | 70% | 69% |
| Listened to well | 99% | 88% | 87% |
| Treated with care and concern | 96% | 88% | 86% |
| Confidence and trust in the clinician | 100% | 94% | 93% |
| Needs met | 98% | 91% | 90% |
In the Friends and Family Test for July 2026, 95% of 400 responses rated the practice good or very good (England: 92%).
CQC's overall rating for The Stanford Medical Centre is Good, published in January 2020. All 5 key questions are rated Good. It held the same rating in the report before (July 2016).
| Key question | Rating |
|---|---|
| Safe | Good |
| Well-led | Good |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Good |
| Effective | Good |
16,742 patients were registered at The Stanford Medical Centre in September 2026, down 7.4% on a year earlier (England: down 1.1%).
13% of its patients are aged 65 or over, against 19% across England. With 9.2 full-time-equivalent qualified GPs, there are 1,821 patients per GP, fewer than the England figure of 2,171 and Surrey and Sussex's 2,031. The practice also has 4.0 nurses and 2.2 other clinical staff such as pharmacists and physiotherapists (full-time equivalent).
| Year | Qualified GPs (FTE) | All GPs incl. trainees (FTE) |
|---|---|---|
| August 2023 | 10.4 | 11.4 |
| August 2024 | 10.2 | 11.2 |
| August 2025 | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| August 2026 | 9.2 | 12.2 |
From June 2026 to August 2026 the practice recorded 5,297 appointments a month, or 316 per 1,000 registered patients (England: 510). 73% were face to face (England: 63%). 38% took place on the day they were booked and 5% more than 28 days after booking (England: 45% and 5%).
53% were with a GP rather than another member of the practice team. 4% of booked patients did not attend.
| Measure | The Stanford Medical Centre | Surrey and Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 316 | 521 | 510 |
| Face to face | 73% | 58% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 38% | 45% | 45% |
| More than 28 days after booking | 5% | 6% | 5% |
| Did not attend | 4% | 4% | 4% |
Compared with England, the practice has a higher share of patients on its registers for osteoporosis (1.9% against 1.2%). It has a lower share for heart failure (0.4% against 1.1%), palliative or supportive care needs (0.2% against 0.6%) and diabetes (4.0% against 7.9%). The practice's patients live in areas with an average deprivation score of 18.9 (England: 21.8; higher is more deprived).
Life expectancy for its patients' neighbourhoods is 82.7 years for women and 78.2 for men (England: 83.0 and 79.1).
| Condition register | Age group | Practice (2024/25) | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 14.3% | 14.3% |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 9.1% | 15.2% |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 4.0% | 7.9% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 3.3% | 4.6% |
| Cancer | All ages | 3.3% | 3.8% |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 1.4% | 2.2% |
| COPD | All ages | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Heart failure | All ages | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Screening coverage | Period | Practice | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowel cancer screening (aged 60 to 74) | 2024/25 | 72.9% | 72.9% |
| Breast cancer screening (women aged 53 to 70) | 2024/25 | 77.2% | 72.2% |
| Cervical screening (women aged 25 to 49) | 2023/24 | 61.3% | 67.5% |
| Cervical screening (women aged 50 to 64) | 2023/24 | 77.8% | 74.9% |
The Stanford Medical Centre, 175 Preston Road, Brighton, BN1 6AG. Phone: 01273 506361. Website: www.stanfordmedicalcentre.co.uk.
| Nearby practice | Distance | Overall experience good |
|---|---|---|
| Beaconsfield Medical Practice | 0.0 km | 87% |
| Dr David Supple and Partners | 0.6 km | 73% |
| The Haven Practice | 0.6 km | 91% |
| The Seven Dials Medical Centre | 1.0 km | 92% |
| Charter Medical Centre | 1.0 km | 90% |
- Beaconsfield Medical Practice (87% overall experience good)
- Dr David Supple and Partners (73% overall experience good)
- The Haven Practice (91% overall experience good)
- Warmdene Surgery (90% overall experience good)
How do patients rate The Stanford Medical Centre?
In the 2026 GP Patient Survey, 82% of patients described their overall experience of The Stanford Medical Centre as good, against 77% across England. 71% found it easy to get through by phone.
How many patients are registered at The Stanford Medical Centre?
16,742 patients were registered in September 2026, down 7.4% on a year earlier.
What is The Stanford Medical Centre's CQC rating?
Good overall, published in January 2020.
How many GPs does The Stanford Medical Centre have?
9.2 full-time-equivalent qualified GPs (13 qualified GPs by headcount), which is 1,821 patients per GP against 2,171 across England.
Are appointments at The Stanford Medical Centre face to face?
73% of appointments from June 2026 to August 2026 were face to face, against 63% across England.
What is The Stanford Medical Centre's phone number?
01273 506361.