Cuckfield Medical Practice & The Vale Surgery

Cuckfield Medical Practice & The Vale Surgery General Practice in , serving over 12,000 patients from our two sites. We have 2 purpose built premises.

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Cuckfield Medical Practice is a split site practice with 3 partners and 5 salaried GPs looking after 8,430 patients. We have been a training practice for over 25 years and are staff and patients are well used to supporting registrars and we offer a wide range of expertise in the practice. We are committed to excellent quality family medicine while being actively involved in new initiatives to improve patient care. Both Cuckfield Surgery and The Vale Surgery open their doors at 8:30am and close at 6:30pm, with Surgeries running from 8:30am to 6:00pm. We have early morning commuter clinics from 7:25am on a Wednesday morning at Cuckfield and 8:30am to 10:30am on a Saturday morning at The Vale. We have an outstanding nursing team lead by our Nurse Practitioner, with an Advanced Practice Nurse, 2 practice Nurses and a Health Care Assistant and part time Phlebotomist. We encourage personal development within the team and some admin members have been trained to complete NHS Health checks, Phlebotomy and ECGs. We offer in house Dermatology and Musculoskeletal (MSK) expertise, Minor Surgery and joint injections and registrars are encouraged to make full use of these opportunities. 2 partners are GPs with Special Interest in Community Dermatology service and Upper limb clinic. The Vale premises are a PFI build and an independent dental practice and a pharmacy occupy part of the building while MSK clinics operate on the second floor. All staff rotate to both sites and we have a varied population with a standard demographic distribution. Our management team comprises of a Practice Manager, Partners and our Nurse Practitioner, supported by a Reception Manager and a Referrals Manager.

Today is – a chance to shine a light on the vital role carers play and the challenges they face every day.Knowing your...
20/11/2025

Today is – a chance to shine a light on the vital role carers play and the challenges they face every day.

Knowing your rights is the first step to getting the support you deserve. Whether it’s financial help, practical advice, or emotional support, there are resources available to make caring a little easier.

Learn more and access guidance here: www.carerssupport.org.uk/carers-rights-day

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a long-term lung condition that makes breathing difficult. It includes c...
19/11/2025

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a long-term lung condition that makes breathing difficult. It includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema and is usually caused by smoking, though long-term exposure to air pollution or dust can also contribute.

Symptoms can include:

- Persistent cough with phlegm
- Shortness of breath, especially when active
- Wheezing
- Frequent chest infections

More information on the signs and symptoms to look out for and advice on living with the disease can be found on the nhs.uk website ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-copd/

Resident doctors are on strike across the NHS until 7am on Wednesday 19 November but services continue to be there for y...
15/11/2025

Resident doctors are on strike across the NHS until 7am on Wednesday 19 November but services continue to be there for you.

Please help us manage pressures by making the right choice if you need care this weekend.

Visit our website for information on what's available near you: https://ow.ly/bHMH50Xs3UE

October was one of our busiest months yet, with seasonal flu and COVID-19 vaccinations adding to our already high demand...
10/11/2025

October was one of our busiest months yet, with seasonal flu and COVID-19 vaccinations adding to our already high demand.

Thank you for your continued support and patience as we worked hard to deliver care to our community.

Check out what we’ve been up to behind the scenes.

As a Veteran Friendly Accredited GP practice, we’re committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of our veteran comm...
09/11/2025

As a Veteran Friendly Accredited GP practice, we’re committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of our veteran community—not just today, but every day.

If you’re a veteran, please let us know so we can provide the best care for your needs.

Learn more: rcgp.org.uk/veterans

Didn’t manage to quit during Stoptober? You’re not alone.Quitting smoking is tough - and it’s okay if you didn’t get the...
03/11/2025

Didn’t manage to quit during Stoptober? You’re not alone.

Quitting smoking is tough - and it’s okay if you didn’t get there in October. Support is still available, and it’s free.

The West Sussex Wellbeing Stop Smoking Service offers:
✅ One-to-one support
✅ Tailored quit plans
✅ Stop smoking aids
✅ Advice on va**ng as a quit tool

It’s never too late to start again.

👉 www.westsussexwellbeing.org.uk/topics/smoking/services-for-west-sussex

The first sign of a stroke might not seem like much, like not being able to raise your arm. Or struggling to smile. Or s...
29/10/2025

The first sign of a stroke might not seem like much, like not being able to raise your arm. Or struggling to smile. Or slurring when you speak. Any sign of a stroke is always an emergency.

Face or arm or speech, at the first sign, it's time to call 999.

http://nhs.uk/actFAST

Menopause symptoms can be severe and have a significant impact on everyday activities - but there are ways to alleviate ...
18/10/2025

Menopause symptoms can be severe and have a significant impact on everyday activities - but there are ways to alleviate and manage them.

Find out more about symptoms and treatment options for you ➡️ www.nhs.uk/conditions/menopause/

Do you know what happens at your breast screening appointment? Knowing what to expect in your appointment can help you f...
17/10/2025

Do you know what happens at your breast screening appointment? Knowing what to expect in your appointment can help you feel more at ease. The staff (mammographers) will always be female and are trained to help you feel more comfortable and give you support.

Find out more➡️www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/breast-screening-mammogram/what-happens-at-your-breast-screening-appointment

As Baby Loss Awareness Week comes to a close, we recognise that this time may bring up difficult emotions for parents, f...
15/10/2025

As Baby Loss Awareness Week comes to a close, we recognise that this time may bring up difficult emotions for parents, families, and anyone affected. You are not alone, and support is available.

Talking about your feelings can help. NHS services are here for you, and charities such as Sands - baby loss charity the Miscarriage Association, and Tommy's offer compassionate support and resources.

There is no right or wrong way to grieve. Please be kind to yourself.

For more help and support with grief, visit ➡️https://ow.ly/fu5V50X9AZj

Reminder - the practice will be closed today (15th October) from 12.30pm for essential staff training.During this time, ...
15/10/2025

Reminder - the practice will be closed today (15th October) from 12.30pm for essential staff training.

During this time, if you have a non-urgent query, please refer to our website, visit your local pharmacy or call 111. If you have a life-threatening emergency dial 999.

We will reopen on tomorrow (Thursday 16th) as normal.

Thank you for your feedback! We're pleased to share the results of September's Friends and Family Test - 95.8% of patien...
14/10/2025

Thank you for your feedback! We're pleased to share the results of September's Friends and Family Test - 95.8% of patients rated their experience as Very Good or Good at our practice.

We're grateful to everyone who took the time to share their thoughts. Your feedback helps us improve and continue delivering high-quality care.

You can also read some of the comments shared by patients on our website under FFT results. If you've visited us recently, we'd love to hear about your experience – your voice matters: www.cuckfieldmedicalpractice.nhs.uk/practice-information/give-feedback-or-make-a-complaint/

Address

Glebe Road
Cuckfield
RH175BQ

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 7:25am - 6:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 10:30am

Telephone

+441444458738

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Your local GP Practice Cuckfield Medical Practice is a split site practice with 4 Partners and 3 salaried GPs looking after 11,100 patients. We have recently employed a Physicians Assistant and are looking to further expand our multi-disciplinary team by recruiting a Paramedic Practitioner and a Pharmacy Technician. We have been a training practice for over 25 years and are staff and patients are well used to supporting registrars and we offer a wide range of expertise in the practice. We are committed to excellent quality family medicine while being actively involved in new initiatives to improve patient care. Both Cuckfield Surgery and The Vale Surgery open their doors at 8:15am and close at 6:30pm, with Surgeries running from 9am to 12noon and 3pm to 5.3pm. We have early morning commuter clinics from 7:25am on a Wednesday morning at Cuckfield and 8:30am to 10:30am on a Saturday morning at The Vale site - the are pre-bookable, we canot accept walk-in patients to the Saturday clinics. We have an outstanding nursing team lead by our Lead Nurse 2 Practice Nurse, Health Care Assistants and part time Phlebotomist. We encourage personal development within the team and some admin members have been trained to complete NHS Health checks, Phlebotomy and ECGs. We offer in house Dermatology and Musculoskeletal (MSK) expertise, Minor Surgery and joint injections and registrars are encouraged to make full use of these opportunities. 2 partners are GPs with Special Interest in Community Dermatology service and Upper limb clinic. We have 2 purpose built premises. The Vale premises are a PFI build and an independent dental practice and a pharmacy occupy part of the building while MSK clinics operate on the second floor. All staff rotate to both sites and we have a varied population with a standard demographic distribution. Our management team comprises of a our 4 GP Partners, Practice Manager, Operations Manager, Referrals Manager, Finance Manager, HR Manager and Lead Nurse. The team are supported by our fabulous administration and reception team.