Taunton Central PCN: primary care network practices and patient survey
Taunton Central PCN is a primary care network of 5 GP practices with 66,181 registered patients (September 2026). In the 2026 GP Patient Survey, 85% of its patients described their overall experience as good, above the England figure of 77%. Its practices have 2,221 patients per qualified GP (England: 2,171).
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 5 practices in Taunton Central PCN with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 79% at French Weir Health Centre to 94% at College Way Surgery, with a median of 84% (England: 77%). 2 are above England and 0 below by more than the survey's margin of error. College Way Surgery has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (91%, England 57%).
| Practice | Registered patients | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Way Surgery | 14,963 | 94% | 91% | Good | 2,072 |
| Dr Sewell, Piotrowski & Yick | 6,190 | 88% | 76% | Good | 2,149 |
| Crown Medical Centre | 9,959 | 84% | 66% | Good | 2,746 |
| St James Medical Centre | 17,509 | 84% | 49% | Good | 2,600 |
| French Weir Health Centre | 17,560 | 79% | 64% | Good | 1,880 |
Results for the network as a whole, from 608 responses, against Somerset and England.
| Survey question | Taunton Central PCN | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall experience good | 85% | 79% | 77% |
| Easy to contact by phone | 68% | 60% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via the website | 61% | 61% | 58% |
| Easy to contact via the NHS App | 66% | 59% | 54% |
| Reception team helpful | 91% | 87% | 85% |
| Last contact good | 85% | 75% | 73% |
| Wait for appointment about right | 75% | 70% | 69% |
| Listened to well | 93% | 89% | 87% |
| Treated with care and concern | 90% | 88% | 86% |
| Confidence and trust in the clinician | 95% | 94% | 93% |
| Needs met | 93% | 91% | 90% |
There are 2,221 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Taunton Central PCN, close to England's 2,171 and Somerset's 1,975. Practices recorded 481 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 63% of them face to face. 41% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
22% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 0.9% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Taunton Central PCN | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,221 | 1,975 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 481 | 494 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 63% | 65% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 41% | 41% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 4% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 22% | 26% | 19% |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Taunton Central PCN is osteoporosis (3.3% against 1.2%), and the furthest below is palliative care (0.3% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Taunton Central PCN (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 17.7% | 14.3% | 9,417 |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 16.5% | 15.2% | 10,983 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 7.2% | 7.9% | 3,917 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 6.9% | 6.6% | 4,316 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.8% | 3.8% | 3,222 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 4.5% | 4.6% | 2,393 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.4% | 3.0% | 2,236 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 3.3% | 1.2% | 877 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.9% | 2.2% | 1,958 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1,506 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1,269 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.2% | 1.1% | 826 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 460 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.8% | 0.8% | 558 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.8% | 1.0% | 509 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 414 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 444 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 358 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.3% | 0.6% | 225 |
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Which practices are in Taunton Central PCN?
College Way Surgery, Crown Medical Centre, Dr Sewell, Piotrowski & Yick, French Weir Health Centre and St James Medical Centre.
How do patients rate Taunton Central PCN?
85% described their overall experience as good in the 2026 GP Patient Survey, above the England figure of 77%.
How many patients does Taunton Central PCN cover?
66,181 registered patients across 5 practices in September 2026.
How many patients per GP does Taunton Central PCN have?
2,221 per full-time-equivalent qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.