Dr R Sigurdsson & Partners, Herne Bay: patient reviews and CQC rating
Dr R Sigurdsson & Partners is a GP practice in Herne Bay with 25,161 registered patients (September 2026). In the 2026 GP Patient Survey, 89% of its patients described their overall experience as good, above the England figure of 77% (Kent and Medway: 73%). The Care Quality Commission rates it Good overall, in a report published in January 2017. It has 12.5 full-time-equivalent qualified GPs, or 2,020 patients per GP.
Latest data: September 2026. Patient survey 2026; registered patients September 2026; appointments to August 2026.
What patients say about Dr R Sigurdsson & Partners
Its best result against England is the share who described their last contact with the practice as good: 86%, above the England figure of 73%. Its weakest is the share who found it easy to contact the practice through its website: 51%, against 58% across England. Of the 11 results in the table, 4 are above England and 0 below by more than the survey's margin of error, and 7 within it.
63% found it easy to get through by phone (England: 57%). The overall experience result is 8 points higher than in 2025 (81%). 92 patients answered the survey (response rate 32%).
| Survey question | Dr R Sigurdsson & Partners | Kent and Medway | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall experience good | 89% | 73% | 77% |
| Easy to contact by phone | 63% | 48% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via the website | 51% | 52% | 58% |
| Easy to contact via the NHS App | 50% | 50% | 54% |
| Reception team helpful | 91% | 82% | 85% |
| Last contact good | 86% | 67% | 73% |
| Wait for appointment about right | 81% | 65% | 69% |
| Listened to well | 90% | 85% | 87% |
| Treated with care and concern | 88% | 84% | 86% |
| Confidence and trust in the clinician | 97% | 91% | 93% |
| Needs met | 98% | 89% | 90% |
In the Friends and Family Test for July 2026, 95% of 99 responses rated the practice good or very good (England: 92%).
CQC's overall rating for Dr R Sigurdsson & Partners is Good, published in January 2017. All 5 key questions are rated Good.
| Key question | Rating |
|---|---|
| Safe | Good |
| Well-led | Good |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Good |
| Effective | Good |
25,161 patients were registered at Dr R Sigurdsson & Partners in September 2026, up 2.1% on a year earlier (England: down 1.1%).
26% of its patients are aged 65 or over, against 19% across England. With 12.5 full-time-equivalent qualified GPs, there are 2,020 patients per GP, close to the England figure of 2,171 and Kent and Medway's 2,419. The practice also has 9.7 nurses and 4.8 other clinical staff such as pharmacists and physiotherapists (full-time equivalent).
| Year | Qualified GPs (FTE) | All GPs incl. trainees (FTE) |
|---|---|---|
| August 2023 | 9.8 | 11.9 |
| August 2024 | 9.8 | 14.9 |
| August 2025 | 10.4 | 11.5 |
| August 2026 | 12.5 | 16.7 |
From June 2026 to August 2026 the practice recorded 14,777 appointments a month, or 587 per 1,000 registered patients (England: 510). 64% were face to face (England: 63%). 41% took place on the day they were booked and 5% more than 28 days after booking (England: 45% and 5%).
39% were with a GP rather than another member of the practice team. 4% of booked patients did not attend.
| Measure | Dr R Sigurdsson & Partners | Kent and Medway | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 587 | 457 | 510 |
| Face to face | 64% | 62% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 41% | 41% | 45% |
| More than 28 days after booking | 5% | 7% | 5% |
| Did not attend | 4% | 5% | 4% |
Compared with England, the practice has a higher share of patients on its registers for osteoporosis (4.1% against 1.2%), dementia (1.5% against 0.8%) and depression (27.1% against 14.3%). The practice's patients live in areas with an average deprivation score of 20.5 (England: 21.8; higher is more deprived). Life expectancy for its patients' neighbourhoods is 82.5 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 | 27.1% | 14.3% |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 21.4% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 9.1% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 6.9% | 4.6% |
| Cancer | All ages | 5.7% | 3.8% |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 4.1% | 1.2% |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.8% | 3.0% |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 3.5% | 2.2% |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 3.0% | 1.9% |
| COPD | All ages | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Screening coverage | Period | Practice | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowel cancer screening (aged 60 to 74) | 2024/25 | 74.6% | 72.9% |
| Breast cancer screening (women aged 53 to 70) | 2024/25 | 76.7% | 72.2% |
| Cervical screening (women aged 25 to 49) | 2023/24 | 70.9% | 67.5% |
| Cervical screening (women aged 50 to 64) | 2023/24 | 73.9% | 74.9% |
Dr R Sigurdsson & Partners, 116 Kings Road, Herne Bay, CT6 5RE. Phone: 0844 387 9933. Website: www.parksurgery.net.
| Nearby practice | Distance | Overall experience good |
|---|---|---|
| St Anne's Group Practice | 0.3 km | 72% |
| Sturry Surgery | 7.3 km | 88% |
| Whitstable Medical Practice | 8.5 km | 86% |
| The University Medical Centre | 9.3 km | 80% |
| Northgate Medical Practice | 9.9 km | 72% |
- St Anne's Group Practice (72% overall experience good)
How do patients rate Dr R Sigurdsson & Partners?
In the 2026 GP Patient Survey, 89% of patients described their overall experience of Dr R Sigurdsson & Partners as good, above the England figure of 77%. 63% found it easy to get through by phone.
How many patients are registered at Dr R Sigurdsson & Partners?
25,161 patients were registered in September 2026, up 2.1% on a year earlier.
What is Dr R Sigurdsson & Partners's CQC rating?
Good overall, published in January 2017.
How many GPs does Dr R Sigurdsson & Partners have?
12.5 full-time-equivalent qualified GPs (21 qualified GPs by headcount), which is 2,020 patients per GP against 2,171 across England.
Are appointments at Dr R Sigurdsson & Partners face to face?
64% of appointments from June 2026 to August 2026 were face to face, against 63% across England.
What is Dr R Sigurdsson & Partners's phone number?
0844 387 9933.