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GP surgeries in Ramsbottom

There are 2 NHS GP surgeries in Ramsbottom (Bury), serving around 13,328 registered patients. Patients here rate their surgeries about the England average. 2 are taking on new patients.

49average score (England 50)
78%say their surgery is goodEngland 77%
61%find the phone easyEngland 57%
2 of 2taking on new patients

All 2 surgeries, ranked

Click a column heading to sort. Scores are out of 100 and the England average is 50.

#SurgeryScoreEasy by phoneSay it is goodInspectionNew patients
1 Garden City Medical Centre1a Garden City, Bury, BL0 9TN 80 76% 92% Good Yes
2 Ramsbottom Medical PracticeCarr Street, Bury, BL0 9DD 18 46% 65% Good Yes

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How Ramsbottom compares

What patients here said in the 2026 NHS survey, next to England.

Easy to get through by phone61%57%
Easy to contact via website50%58%
Good experience of contacting73%73%
Waiting time was about right76%69%
Good at listening87%87%
Confidence and trust89%93%
Needs were met85%90%
Overall experience good78%77%

Branch surgeries in Ramsbottom

Run by a main practice elsewhere. Ratings and registration belong to the main practice.

Common questions

Which is the best GP surgery in Ramsbottom?

Garden City Medical Centre has the highest GPScore in Ramsbottom, 80 out of 100 (grade B). 92% 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 Ramsbottom are taking on new patients?

2 of the 2 surgeries in Ramsbottom were taking on new patients when we last checked their pages on the NHS website, including Garden City Medical Centre, Ramsbottom Medical Practice. 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 Ramsbottom?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 61% of patients at surgeries in Ramsbottom said it was easy to get through by phone. The England average is 57%. 73% said their experience of contacting their surgery was good. The table above shows the figures for each surgery.

How are GP surgeries in Ramsbottom rated by inspectors?

2 of the 2 inspected surgeries in Ramsbottom 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.