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GP surgeries in Ripley

There are 2 NHS GP surgeries in Ripley (Amber Valley), serving around 16,495 registered patients. Patients here rate their surgeries well below the England average. 2 are taking on new patients.

18average score (England 50)
63%say their surgery is goodEngland 77%
40%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 Ivy Grove SurgeryChurch Farm Medical Centre, Ripley, DE5 3TH 25 37% 59% Good Yes
2 Ripley Medical CentreDerby Road, Ripley, DE5 3HR 10 43% 67% Good Yes

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How Ripley compares

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

Easy to get through by phone40%57%
Easy to contact via website35%58%
Good experience of contacting65%73%
Waiting time was about right64%69%
Good at listening81%87%
Confidence and trust87%93%
Needs were met84%90%
Overall experience good63%77%

Branch surgeries in Ripley

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

Common questions

Which is the best GP surgery in Ripley?

Ivy Grove Surgery has the highest GPScore in Ripley, 25 out of 100 (grade D). 59% 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 Ripley are taking on new patients?

2 of the 2 surgeries in Ripley were taking on new patients when we last checked their pages on the NHS website, including Ivy Grove Surgery, Ripley Medical Centre. 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 Ripley?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 40% of patients at surgeries in Ripley said it was easy to get through by phone. The England average is 57%. 65% said their experience of contacting their surgery was good. The table above shows the figures for each surgery.

How are GP surgeries in Ripley rated by inspectors?

2 of the 2 inspected surgeries in Ripley 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.