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About Us
The Croft Practice cares for a mainly rural population covering an area of some 30 square miles in West Sussex, surrounding the Five Villages. As members of the Primary Health Care Team, we are committed to giving the best possible care and service to our patients. We provide medical services from our two main surgeries in Eastergate and Yapton.
Eastergate Medical Centre
Travel Plan for Patients Previously Attending Meadowcroft (Yapton)
How you can travel from Yapton to our new site at Eastergate Medical Centre, following the closure of Meadowcroft.
New Bus Route
- 500 (Littlehampton to Chichester)
- Operated by Stagecoach
The Stagecoach 500 bus service runs between Littlehampton, Yapton, Barnham, Eastergate and Chichester, offering a direct and convenient link for Yapton patients.
This route provides straightforward access to Barnham and Eastergate, with stops close to the medical centre.
New Zebra Crossing
- Barnham Road
A new zebra crossing is being installed on Barnham Road to improve patient safety and access around the new site, particularly benefitting those arriving via the 500 bus route.
Other Bus Services
Additional bus routes operate between:
- Yapton
- Barnham
- Eastergate / Westergate
- Fontwell
- Chichester
Helping ensure good travel coverage across the local area.
Travelling by Car
- Travel north from Yapton towards Barnham Road (A29)
- Follow signs for The Croft Practice / Eastergate Medical Centre
Free on-site parking
Blue Badge parking bays available
Community Transport
Community transport options are available for patients who may struggle with standard public transport, offering:
- Door-to-door pick-ups
- Accessible vehicles
- Pre-booked support for medical appointments
Taxi Options
- Barnham Station Taxis
- 01243 551753
A reliable local taxi service located by Barnham Station.
Suitable for patients travelling from Yapton, Barnham, or surrounding areas who need direct transport to the medical centre.
Other local taxi firms also operate in the area and can provide transport on request.
Need Help?
Our Patient Experience Team can help with:
- Journey planning
- Signposting transport options
- Community transport referrals
- Accessibility guidance
Registration
It is quick and easy to register with a GP using our simple online GP registration form. Whether you are new to the area or have never registered with a GP practice before, there is usually no need to come to the practice to complete your registration and no proof of address is required.
Online Access
You may use the NHS App to gain online access which will enable you to order repeat prescriptions, book appointments and print summary information from your medical record (this is currently limited to medications, allergies, and adverse reactions).
Alternatively, or if you do not have a smart phone or tablet, please contact the Practice to obtain a user name and password. This will allow you to link to TTP SystemOne Airmid in order to access SystmOnline.
Accessibility Needs
We want to get better at communicating with our patients and ensure you can read and understand the information we send you.
If you find it hard to read our letters or if you need someone to support you at appointments, please complete our Accessibility Needs Form below.
Practice Information
Disabled Access
The surgeries allow good access for wheelchairs. We also have toilet facilities for the disabled.
Friends of the Croft
The Croft Practice has a Patient Participation Group (PPG). You can find out more here
Military Service Armed Forces Covenant
Under the Armed Forces Covenant, all veterans are entitled to priory access to NHS care (Including hospital, primary or community care) or conditions associated to their time within the armed forces (Service related). Learn more on the Military Service Armed Forces Covenant page.
GP Patient Survey
The GP Patient Survey is an independent survey run by Ipsos MORI on behalf of NHS England. The survey is sent out to over two million people across England. The results show how people feel about their GP practice.
Our overall CQC Rating was: Good
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) makes sure hospitals, care homes, dental and GP surgeries, and all other care services in England provide people with safe, effective, compassionate and high-quality care and encourages them to make improvements where possible.