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GP surgeries in Prestwich
There are 6 NHS GP surgeries in Prestwich (Bury), serving around 41,315 registered patients. Patients here rate their surgeries below the England average. 6 are taking on new patients. Ranked 441st of 726 towns in England.
All 6 surgeries, ranked
Click a column heading to sort. Scores are out of 100 and the England average is 50.
| # | Surgery | Score | Easy by phone | Say it is good | Inspection | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Birches Medical Centre42 Polefield Road, Manchester, M25 2GN | 83 | 79% | 90% | Good | Yes |
| 2 | Greyland Medical Centre468 Bury Old Road, Manchester, M25 1NL | 52 | 90% | 77% | Good | Yes |
| 3 | St Gabriel's Medical Centre4 Bishops Road, Manchester, M25 0HT | 42 | 60% | 68% | Good | Yes |
| 4 | Fairfax Group PracticePrestwich Health Centre, Manchester, M25 1BT | 40 | 52% | 73% | Good | Yes |
| 5 | Longfield Medical PracticePrestwich Health Centre, Manchester, M25 1BT | 33 | 36% | 67% | Good | Yes |
| 6 | Whittaker Lane Medical CentreDaisy Bank, Manchester, M25 1EX | 9 | 28% | 59% | Good | Yes |
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How Prestwich compares
What patients here said in the 2026 NHS survey, next to England.
| Easy to get through by phone | 58% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via website | 44% | 58% |
| Good experience of contacting | 72% | 73% |
| Waiting time was about right | 76% | 69% |
| Good at listening | 85% | 87% |
| Confidence and trust | 93% | 93% |
| Needs were met | 92% | 90% |
| Overall experience good | 73% | 77% |
Common questions
Which is the best GP surgery in Prestwich?
The Birches Medical Centre has the highest GPScore in Prestwich, 83 out of 100 (grade A). 90% of its patients say their overall experience is good. The ranking is based on the 2026 NHS patient survey, inspection results and NHS quality data. Different surgeries suit different people, so it is worth looking at the ones nearest you too.
Which GP surgeries in Prestwich are taking on new patients?
6 of the 6 surgeries in Prestwich were taking on new patients when we last checked their pages on the NHS website, including The Birches Medical Centre, Greyland Medical Centre, St Gabriel's Medical Centre, Fairfax Group Practice, Longfield Medical Practice and others. You usually need to live in the area a surgery covers. Each surgery page has a link to register online.
How easy is it to get a GP appointment in Prestwich?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 58% of patients at surgeries in Prestwich said it was easy to get through by phone. The England average is 57%. 72% said their experience of contacting their surgery was good. The table above shows the figures for each surgery.
How are GP surgeries in Prestwich rated by inspectors?
6 of the 6 inspected surgeries in Prestwich are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission.
Sources: the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey (NHS England and Ipsos), Care Quality Commission ratings to 01 September 2026, each surgery's page on the NHS website for new-patient status, and ONS geography via OpenCrime. Read how scores work.