Sasse Network 1 PCN: primary care network practices and patient survey
Sasse Network 1 PCN is a primary care network of 4 GP practices with 52,322 registered patients (September 2026). In the 2026 GP Patient Survey, 74% of its patients described their overall experience as good, against 77% across England. Its practices have 2,097 patients per qualified GP (England: 2,171).
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 4 practices in Sasse Network 1 PCN with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 63% at Studholme Medical Centre to 85% at Shepperton Medical Practice, with a median of 72% (England: 77%). 1 is above England and 2 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Sunbury Health Centre Group Practice has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (56%, England 57%).
| Practice | Registered patients | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shepperton Medical Practice | 12,423 | 85% | 45% | Good | 1,606 |
| Sunbury Health Centre Group Practice | 19,015 | 76% | 56% | Good | 2,191 |
| Dr George Kamil | 4,300 | 68% | 40% | Good | 2,371 |
| Studholme Medical Centre | 16,584 | 63% | 36% | Good | 2,463 |
Results for the network as a whole, from 453 responses, against Surrey and Sussex and England.
| Survey question | Sasse Network 1 PCN | Surrey and Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall experience good | 74% | 78% | 77% |
| Easy to contact by phone | 46% | 55% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via the website | 66% | 59% | 58% |
| Easy to contact via the NHS App | 55% | 54% | 54% |
| Reception team helpful | 82% | 86% | 85% |
| Last contact good | 72% | 73% | 73% |
| Wait for appointment about right | 62% | 70% | 69% |
| Listened to well | 88% | 88% | 87% |
| Treated with care and concern | 86% | 88% | 86% |
| Confidence and trust in the clinician | 92% | 94% | 93% |
| Needs met | 91% | 91% | 90% |
There are 2,097 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Sasse Network 1 PCN, close to England's 2,171 and Surrey and Sussex's 2,031. Practices recorded 535 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 48% of them face to face. 48% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
21% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 0.0% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Sasse Network 1 PCN | Surrey and Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,097 | 2,031 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 535 | 521 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 48% | 58% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 48% | 45% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 3% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 21% | 22% | 19% |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Sasse Network 1 PCN is osteoporosis (2.2% against 1.2%), and the furthest below is palliative care (0.3% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Sasse Network 1 PCN (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 17.2% | 15.2% | 8,958 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 14.2% | 14.3% | 5,923 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 8.0% | 7.9% | 3,386 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 5.9% | 6.6% | 2,912 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 5.4% | 4.6% | 2,271 |
| Cancer | All ages | 5.0% | 3.8% | 2,588 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.3% | 3.0% | 1,722 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.9% | 2.2% | 1,518 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 2.2% | 1.2% | 465 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.1% | 1.9% | 1,093 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.6% | 1.9% | 854 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.2% | 1.1% | 648 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.1% | 0.8% | 563 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 357 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.8% | 1.0% | 420 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.7% | 0.8% | 285 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 288 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 186 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.3% | 0.6% | 149 |
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- East & Central Brighton PCN (9 practices)
- Eastbourne East PCN (3 practices)
- Hailsham PCN (2 practices)
- Sasse Network 2 PCN (5 practices)
- Sasse Network 3 PCN (4 practices)
- Victoria Eastbourne PCN (4 practices)
- West Hove PCN (4 practices)
Which practices are in Sasse Network 1 PCN?
Dr George Kamil, Shepperton Medical Practice, Studholme Medical Centre and Sunbury Health Centre Group Practice.
How do patients rate Sasse Network 1 PCN?
74% described their overall experience as good in the 2026 GP Patient Survey, against 77% across England.
How many patients does Sasse Network 1 PCN cover?
52,322 registered patients across 4 practices in September 2026.
How many patients per GP does Sasse Network 1 PCN have?
2,097 per full-time-equivalent qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.