GP surgery in Rumworth

3d Medical Centre

200 Deane Road, Bolton, BL3 5DP

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good1,754 patients

Scores 36 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 66% of patients say their experience is good and 82% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2026. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 36% of GP surgeries in England. 5th of 8 in Rumworth Based on 42 patient survey replies, the inspection rating and NHS records.

How the score breaks down

Each line is a score out of 100. The England average is 50 and higher is better. How it works

Getting an appointment 66

  • Easy to get through on the phone84
  • Easy to contact online80
  • Good experience of getting in touch52
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment49

Quality of care 4

  • Patients rate the surgery as good13
  • Patients got what they needed3
  • Doctors and nurses listen3
  • Patients trust the staff5
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done10
  • Meets NHS clinical targets51
  • Children vaccinated on time34

What patients say

42 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

81%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

66%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

+17

change since last year

2025: 49% · 2026: 66%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone83%
Had their call answered straight away32%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away72%

The appointment

Were seen the same day34%
Waited more than a week12%
Were seen face to face55%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)84%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 81% 57% 56%
Easy to contact via website 71% 58% 49%
Easy to contact via NHS App 89% 54% 69%
Reception staff helpful 94% 85% 76%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 40% 31% 36%
Sees preferred clinician 57% 42% 37%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 82% 84% 77%
Next steps within 2 days 92% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 76% 73% 62%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 72% 57% 51%
Waiting time was about right 71% 69% 62%
Remote appointment 46% 26% 33%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 72% 87% 75%
Treated with care and concern 72% 86% 62%
Considered mental wellbeing 59% 75% 44%
Had all the information needed 81% 92% 94%
Confidence and trust 84% 93% 80%
Involved in decisions 80% 92% 81%
Needs were met 78% 90% 83%
Overall
Overall experience good 66% 77% 48%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 78% 79% 56%
Supported by local services 48% 70% 55%
Discussed managing condition 56% 43% 40%
Agreed a care plan 78% 46% 69%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 42 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

What patients tell us

From people who use this surgery. Official data cannot tell you these things.

Tell us about this surgery

10 quick questions, one tap each, no sign-up. Your answers help the next person choosing a GP.

1 of 10Last time you needed a routine appointment, how long did you wait?

Reviews

No reviews yet. If you use this surgery, say what it is like.

Write a review

Your rating

Reviews are checked by a person before they appear. Please do not name individual staff or include personal medical details.

Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6:30pm
Tuesday8am to 6:30pm
Wednesday7:30am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 9 October 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
200 Deane Road, Bolton, BL3 5DP
Phone
01204 968870
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.ssphealth.com/our-practices/3d-medical-centre
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Bolton Central PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
Y00186 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Parent and baby room
  • Pram park
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking

Pins show each surgery's score. Get directions

Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 22 July 2026

Read the inspection report

The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Good
Is it effective?Good
Is it caring?Good
Is it responsive?Good
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

1,754registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
79.9years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension8.7%15.2%
Diabetes11.0%7.9%
Asthma4.0%6.6%
COPD0.9%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.3%3.0%
Depression7.3%14.3%
Obesity13.9%13.9%
Smoking17.4%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4943%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6460%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)60%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)94%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target66%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target39%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check76%78%
Asthma: annual review73%66%

Other surgeries nearby

All surgeries in Rumworth →

SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
3d Medical Centrethis surgery3682%66%Yes
Dr S NaseefBolton, BL3 5HP0.1 mile9688%93%Yes
Deane Medical CentreBolton, BL3 5AH0.1 mile3464%79%Yes
Al Fal Medical GroupBolton, BL3 5HP0.1 mile745%61%Yes
Olive Family PracticeBolton, BL3 5HP0.1 mile5375%76%Yes
Pikes Lane 1Bolton, BL3 5HP0.1 mile6060%87%Yes
Swan Lane Medical CentreBolton, BL3 6TL0.4 miles5660%81%Yes
Bolton General PracticeBolton, BL1 4TH0.5 miles3362%78%Yes
Octagon Medical CentreBolton, BL1 1SQ0.6 miles6374%81%Yes
Wyresdale Road SurgeryBolton, BL1 4DN0.7 miles4471%75%Yes

Dr S Naseef is 0.1 mile away, scores 96 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is 3d Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), 3d Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01204 968870.

How do patients rate 3d Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 66% of patients at 3d Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 82% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 36 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for 3d Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated 3d Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 22 July 2026).

What are the opening times of 3d Medical Centre?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 9 October 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact 3d Medical Centre?

Call 01204 968870 or visit its website, www.ssphealth.com/our-practices/3d-medical-centre. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 200 Deane Road, Bolton, BL3 5DP.

How many patients are registered at 3d Medical Centre?

Around 1,754 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Bolton Central PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Greater Manchester NHS area.

Where this comes from: the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, Care Quality Commission ratings, NHS records of patients, conditions, checks and vaccinations (published through OHID Fingertips), and this surgery's page on the NHS website (checked 20 September 2026). Read how the score is worked out. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.