The Chalfonts PCN: primary care network practices and patient survey
The Chalfonts PCN is a primary care network of 3 GP practices with 31,623 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%. Its practices have 1,895 patients per qualified GP (England: 2,171).
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 3 practices in The Chalfonts PCN with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 86% at The Misbourne Practice to 94% at The Hall Practice, with a median of 88% (England: 77%). 3 are above England and 0 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Dr Allan & Partners has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (79%, England 57%).
| Practice | Registered patients | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hall Practice | 10,527 | 94% | 69% | Outstanding | 2,158 |
| Dr Allan & Partners | 10,352 | 88% | 79% | Good | 1,762 |
| The Misbourne Practice | 10,744 | 86% | 54% | Good | 1,811 |
Results for the network as a whole, from 315 responses, against Thames Valley and England.
| Survey question | The Chalfonts PCN | Thames Valley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall experience good | 89% | 76% | 77% |
| Easy to contact by phone | 67% | 56% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via the website | 70% | 57% | 58% |
| Easy to contact via the NHS App | 58% | 53% | 54% |
| Reception team helpful | 91% | 84% | 85% |
| Last contact good | 83% | 72% | 73% |
| Wait for appointment about right | 69% | 69% | 69% |
| Listened to well | 95% | 88% | 87% |
| Treated with care and concern | 94% | 87% | 86% |
| Confidence and trust in the clinician | 96% | 93% | 93% |
| Needs met | 93% | 90% | 90% |
There are 1,895 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in The Chalfonts PCN, fewer than England's 2,171 and Thames Valley's 2,121. Practices recorded 369 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 70% of them face to face. 29% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
24% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 0.6% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | The Chalfonts PCN | Thames Valley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 1,895 | 2,121 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 369 | 451 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 70% | 60% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 29% | 45% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 4% | 5% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 24% | 18% | 19% |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in The Chalfonts PCN is osteoporosis (2.2% against 1.2%), and the furthest below is copd (1.0% against 1.9%).
| Condition register | Age group | The Chalfonts PCN (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 17.4% | 15.2% | 5,519 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 13.0% | 14.3% | 3,331 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 5.9% | 6.6% | 1,790 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 5.7% | 7.9% | 1,477 |
| Cancer | All ages | 5.4% | 3.8% | 1,703 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 4.9% | 4.6% | 1,263 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.7% | 3.0% | 1,166 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 3.2% | 2.2% | 1,012 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 2.2% | 1.2% | 319 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.0% | 1.9% | 644 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.1% | 0.8% | 335 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.0% | 1.9% | 331 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.0% | 1.1% | 327 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 247 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.8% | 0.6% | 252 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.7% | 0.8% | 175 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.6% | 1.0% | 198 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 169 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 132 |
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Which practices are in The Chalfonts PCN?
Dr Allan & Partners, The Hall Practice and The Misbourne Practice.
How do patients rate The Chalfonts PCN?
89% described their overall experience as good in the 2026 GP Patient Survey, above the England figure of 77%.
How many patients does The Chalfonts PCN cover?
31,623 registered patients across 3 practices in September 2026.
How many patients per GP does The Chalfonts PCN have?
1,895 per full-time-equivalent qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.