Connexus PCN: primary care network practices and patient survey
Connexus PCN is a primary care network of 5 GP practices with 55,224 registered patients (September 2026). In the 2026 GP Patient Survey, 81% of its patients described their overall experience as good, above the England figure of 77%. Its practices have 2,099 patients per qualified GP (England: 2,171).
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 5 practices in Connexus PCN with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 78% at Nightingale Valley Practice to 87% at Stockwood Medical Centre, with a median of 80% (England: 77%). 1 is above England and 0 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Stockwood Medical Centre has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (84%, England 57%).
| Practice | Registered patients | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockwood Medical Centre | 10,657 | 87% | 84% | Good | 1,527 |
| Wells Road Surgery | 9,968 | 80% | 74% | Good | 2,898 |
| Birchwood Medical Practice | 8,828 | 80% | 55% | Good | 2,570 |
| Priory Surgery | 11,240 | 79% | 55% | Good | 1,916 |
| Nightingale Valley Practice | 14,531 | 78% | 28% | Good | 2,205 |
Results for the network as a whole, from 520 responses, against Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire and England.
| Survey question | Connexus PCN | Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall experience good | 81% | 78% | 77% |
| Easy to contact by phone | 56% | 55% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via the website | 61% | 60% | 58% |
| Easy to contact via the NHS App | 58% | 54% | 54% |
| Reception team helpful | 85% | 86% | 85% |
| Last contact good | 70% | 73% | 73% |
| Wait for appointment about right | 62% | 67% | 69% |
| Listened to well | 90% | 89% | 87% |
| Treated with care and concern | 91% | 88% | 86% |
| Confidence and trust in the clinician | 93% | 93% | 93% |
| Needs met | 92% | 90% | 90% |
There are 2,099 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Connexus PCN, close to England's 2,171 and Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire's 1,925. Practices recorded 416 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 69% of them face to face. 33% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
16% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 2.0% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Connexus PCN | Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,099 | 1,925 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 416 | 459 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 69% | 65% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 33% | 38% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 6% | 5% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 16% | 17% | 19% |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Connexus PCN is osteoporosis (2.3% against 1.2%), and the furthest below is palliative care (0.3% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Connexus PCN (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 18.3% | 14.3% | 8,289 |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 13.3% | 15.2% | 7,468 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 7.0% | 7.9% | 3,232 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.0% | 6.6% | 3,673 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 4.8% | 4.6% | 2,155 |
| Cancer | All ages | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2,113 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 2.8% | 3.0% | 1,589 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 2.3% | 1.2% | 421 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.1% | 2.2% | 1,177 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.1% | 1.9% | 1,175 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.0% | 1.9% | 1,115 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.2% | 1.1% | 674 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.0% | 1.0% | 572 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 391 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.8% | 0.8% | 432 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 355 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 368 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 348 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.3% | 0.6% | 141 |
- Affinity (Bnssg) PCN (2 practices)
- Brisdoc PCN (2 practices)
- Bristol Inner City PCN (4 practices)
- Concord Mendip PCN (2 practices)
- Fabb (Fishponds, Air Balloon & Beechwood) PCN (3 practices)
- Foss (Fireclay & Old School Surgery) PCN (2 practices)
- Healthwest PCN (4 practices)
- Northern Arc PCN (2 practices)
- Phoenix (Bnssg) PCN (3 practices)
- Swift PCN (7 practices)
Which practices are in Connexus PCN?
Birchwood Medical Practice, Nightingale Valley Practice, Priory Surgery, Stockwood Medical Centre and Wells Road Surgery.
How do patients rate Connexus PCN?
81% described their overall experience as good in the 2026 GP Patient Survey, above the England figure of 77%.
How many patients does Connexus PCN cover?
55,224 registered patients across 5 practices in September 2026.
How many patients per GP does Connexus PCN have?
2,099 per full-time-equivalent qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.