GP surgery in Leicester
Al-Waqas Medical Centre
91 St Peters Road, Leicester, LE2 1DJ
Scores 6 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 53% of patients say their experience is good and 31% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2018. It is taking on new patients.
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 2
- Easy to get through on the phone6
- Easy to contact online11
- Good experience of getting in touch2
- Did not wait too long for the appointment3
Quality of care 17
- Patients rate the surgery as good2
- Patients got what they needed41
- Doctors and nurses listen15
- Patients trust the staff27
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done90
- Meets NHS clinical targets23
- Children vaccinated on time14
What patients say
91 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
30%
find the phone easy
well below the England average (57%)
53%
say their experience is good
well below the England average (77%)
-8
change since last year
2025: 62% · 2026: 53%
Getting in touch
The appointment
All survey questions, compared with England
| What patients said | This surgery | England | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting in touch | |||
| Easy to get through by phone | 30% | 57% | 29% |
| Easy to contact via website | 38% | 58% | 41% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 48% | 54% | 33% |
| Reception staff helpful | 68% | 85% | 71% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 49% | 31% | 49% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 34% | 42% | 17% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 63% | 84% | 70% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 90% | 93% | 92% |
| Good experience of contacting | 48% | 73% | 53% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 41% | 57% | 39% |
| Waiting time was about right | 43% | 69% | 37% |
| Remote appointment | 27% | 26% | 34% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 80% | 87% | 74% |
| Treated with care and concern | 77% | 86% | 74% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 72% | 75% | 66% |
| Had all the information needed | 93% | 92% | 87% |
| Confidence and trust | 90% | 93% | 84% |
| Involved in decisions | 94% | 92% | 82% |
| Needs were met | 90% | 90% | 82% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 53% | 77% | 62% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 68% | 79% | 67% |
| Supported by local services | 66% | 70% | 56% |
| Discussed managing condition | 51% | 43% | 36% |
| Agreed a care plan | 67% | 46% | 61% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 91 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.
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1 of 10Last time you needed a routine appointment, how long did you wait?
2 of 10When you last phoned, how long did it take to get through?
3 of 10How did you book your last appointment?
4 of 10Can you usually see the same GP?
5 of 10Was your last appointment on time?
6 of 10Are the reception staff helpful?
7 of 10Did the doctor or nurse listen to you?
8 of 10How easy is it to get a repeat prescription?
9 of 10Is parking easy?
10 of 10Would you recommend this surgery?
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Opening times and contact
| Monday | 9am to 1pm 4:30pm to 7pm |
| Tuesday | 9am to 1pm 4:30pm to 7pm |
| Wednesday | 9am to 1pm 4:30pm to 7pm |
| Thursday | 9am to 1pm |
| Friday | 9am to 1pm 4:30pm to 7pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 2 January 2020. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- 91 St Peters Road, Leicester, LE2 1DJ
- Phone
- 0116 254 3003
- Website
- www.al-waqasmedicalpractice.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- The Leicester Foxes PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- C82099 · NHS profile
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
Good
overall, from the inspection published 31 October 2018
This rating is 7 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.
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
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 14.0% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 16.7% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 5.8% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.5% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 7.3% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 17.8% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 9.4% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 63% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 78% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 79% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 94% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 87% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 59% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 91% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 90% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Waqas Medical Centrethis surgery | – | 6 | 31% | 53% | Yes |
| The Practice-SayeedLeicester, LE5 5AY | 0.1 mile | 15 | 42% | 73% | Yes |
| East Park Medical Centre (RP Pandya)Leicester, LE5 5FD | 0.4 miles | 29 | 59% | 72% | Yes |
| Community Health Centre (ZS Osama)Leicester, LE2 0GU | 0.4 miles | 27 | 50% | 75% | Yes |
| Highfields Surgery (R Wadhwa)Leicester, LE2 0NN | 0.4 miles | 27 | 60% | 73% | Yes |
| Shefa Medical PracticeLeicester, LE2 0TA | 0.5 miles | 65 | 66% | 79% | Yes |
| Dr R Kapur & PartnersLeicester, LE2 0TA | 0.5 miles | 41 | 64% | 70% | Yes |
| St Peter's Medical Centre (Mansingh & Mehra)Leicester, LE2 0TA | 0.5 miles | 50 | 49% | 75% | Yes |
| Horizon HealthcareLeicester, LE5 5UB | 0.5 miles | 42 | 64% | 69% | Yes |
| Spinney Hill Medical CentreLeicester, LE5 3HX | 0.6 miles | 14 | 44% | 60% | Yes |
East Park Medical Centre (RP Pandya) is 0.4 miles away, scores 29 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Al-Waqas Medical Centre taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Al-Waqas Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0116 254 3003.
How do patients rate Al-Waqas Medical Centre?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 53% of patients at Al-Waqas Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 31% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 6 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Al-Waqas Medical Centre?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Al-Waqas Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 31 October 2018).
What are the opening times of Al-Waqas Medical Centre?
Reception is open Monday 9am to 1pm 4:30pm to 7pm, Tuesday 9am to 1pm 4:30pm to 7pm, Wednesday 9am to 1pm 4:30pm to 7pm, Thursday 9am to 1pm, Friday 9am to 1pm 4:30pm to 7pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 2 January 2020. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Al-Waqas Medical Centre?
Call 0116 254 3003 or visit its website, www.al-waqasmedicalpractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 91 St Peters Road, Leicester, LE2 1DJ.
How many patients are registered at Al-Waqas Medical Centre?
Around 4,615 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of The Leicester Foxes PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland 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.