Updated 19 March 2024
Sandgate Road is located at The Surgery, 180 Sandgate Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2HN. The practice is in the town of Folkestone which has a population of about 43,000 people. The provider is registered with CQC to deliver the Regulated Activities; diagnostic and screening procedures, maternity and midwifery services, family planning, surgical procedures and treatment of disease, disorder or injury. Sandgate Road is within the NHS South Kent Coast Clinical Commissioning Group and provides services to approximately 12,800 patients under the terms of a general medical services (GMS) contract. This is a contract between general practices and NHS England for delivering services to the local community. There are 5 GP partners (3 female and 2 male). There are 3 salaried GPs ( female). There are 6 nurses and 3 healthcare assistants. The practice is a training practice. The practice also trains paramedics, to fulfil a role of a paramedic practitioner specialist to undertake home visits for the practice's patients. The clinical team is supported by a practice manager, and an administration and a reception team. The practice population ethnic profile is predominantly White British. The area experiences slightly higher deprivation than the national average and there are pockets of more severe social deprivation within the practice area. Appointments are available from 8am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday and patients have the choice of face to face or telephone consultations for the vast majority of appointments. Extended access is also provided 9am to 4pm on Saturday.