Sasse Network 3 PCN: primary care network practices and patient survey
Sasse Network 3 PCN is a primary care network of 4 GP practices with 45,618 registered patients (September 2026). In the 2026 GP Patient Survey, 71% of its patients described their overall experience as good, below the England figure of 77%. Its practices have 2,701 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 3 PCN with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 63% at Stanwell Road Surgery to 78% at Hythe Medical Centre, with a median of 70% (England: 77%). 0 are above England and 2 below by more than the survey's margin of error. St David's Family Practice has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (63%, England 57%).
| Practice | Registered patients | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hythe Medical Centre | 9,194 | 78% | 61% | Good | 2,849 |
| St David's Family Practice | 15,317 | 77% | 63% | Good | 2,493 |
| Staines Health Group | 12,804 | 64% | 33% | Good | 3,115 |
| Stanwell Road Surgery | 8,303 | 63% | 37% | Good | 2,434 |
Results for the network as a whole, from 397 responses, against Surrey and Sussex and England.
| Survey question | Sasse Network 3 PCN | Surrey and Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall experience good | 71% | 78% | 77% |
| Easy to contact by phone | 49% | 55% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via the website | 44% | 59% | 58% |
| Easy to contact via the NHS App | 46% | 54% | 54% |
| Reception team helpful | 78% | 86% | 85% |
| Last contact good | 64% | 73% | 73% |
| Wait for appointment about right | 61% | 70% | 69% |
| Listened to well | 80% | 88% | 87% |
| Treated with care and concern | 81% | 88% | 86% |
| Confidence and trust in the clinician | 90% | 94% | 93% |
| Needs met | 89% | 91% | 90% |
There are 2,701 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Sasse Network 3 PCN, more than England's 2,171 and Surrey and Sussex's 2,031. Practices recorded 387 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 58% of them face to face. 44% 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 1.5% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Sasse Network 3 PCN | Surrey and Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,701 | 2,031 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 387 | 521 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 58% | 58% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 44% | 45% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 5% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 16% | 22% | 19% |
Relative to England, the register furthest below England's rate at practices in Sasse Network 3 PCN is palliative care (0.2% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Sasse Network 3 PCN (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 13.9% | 15.2% | 6,398 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 11.8% | 14.3% | 4,328 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 7.9% | 7.9% | 2,945 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 5.2% | 6.6% | 2,238 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 4.3% | 4.6% | 1,591 |
| Cancer | All ages | 3.4% | 3.8% | 1,575 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 2.5% | 3.0% | 1,167 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 1.8% | 2.2% | 827 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 1.6% | 1.9% | 719 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.4% | 1.9% | 634 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.9% | 1.2% | 145 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.8% | 1.0% | 370 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 0.8% | 1.1% | 366 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.7% | 0.8% | 271 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.7% | 0.8% | 322 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.6% | 0.8% | 227 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 184 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 165 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.2% | 0.6% | 107 |
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Which practices are in Sasse Network 3 PCN?
Hythe Medical Centre, St David's Family Practice, Staines Health Group and Stanwell Road Surgery.
How do patients rate Sasse Network 3 PCN?
71% described their overall experience as good in the 2026 GP Patient Survey, below the England figure of 77%.
How many patients does Sasse Network 3 PCN cover?
45,618 registered patients across 4 practices in September 2026.
How many patients per GP does Sasse Network 3 PCN have?
2,701 per full-time-equivalent qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.