GP surgery in Derbyshire Dales

Ashbourne Medical Practice

Clifton Road, Ashbourne, DE6 1DR

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good10,548 patients

Scores 78 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 92% of patients say their experience is good and 64% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2020. It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 78% of GP surgeries in England. 4th of 6 in Derbyshire Dales Based on 119 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 58

  • Easy to get through on the phone54
  • Easy to contact online25
  • Good experience of getting in touch63
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment62

Quality of care 95

  • Patients rate the surgery as good90
  • Patients got what they needed80
  • Doctors and nurses listen87
  • Patients trust the staff89
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done83
  • Meets NHS clinical targets85
  • Children vaccinated on time96

What patients say

119 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

64%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

92%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+10

change since last year

2025: 82% · 2026: 92%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone61%
Had their call answered straight away6%
Gave up or got no answer5%
Knew what would happen next straight away87%

The appointment

Were seen the same day17%
Waited more than a week49%
Were seen face to face91%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)67%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 64% 57% 66%
Easy to contact via website 47% 58% 45%
Easy to contact via NHS App 64% 54% 49%
Reception staff helpful 95% 85% 88%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 31% 31% 31%
Sees preferred clinician 9% 42% 20%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 88% 84% 85%
Next steps within 2 days 97% 93% 94%
Good experience of contacting 80% 73% 76%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 68% 57% 55%
Waiting time was about right 75% 69% 66%
Remote appointment 9% 26% 14%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 95% 87% 87%
Treated with care and concern 95% 86% 91%
Considered mental wellbeing 85% 75% 74%
Had all the information needed 99% 92% 95%
Confidence and trust 98% 93% 94%
Involved in decisions 99% 92% 93%
Needs were met 95% 90% 93%
Overall
Overall experience good 92% 77% 82%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 93% 79% 78%
Supported by local services 77% 70% 68%
Discussed managing condition 52% 43% 32%
Agreed a care plan 43% 46% 20%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 119 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6:30pm
Tuesday8am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 11 May 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Clifton Road, Ashbourne, DE6 1DR
Phone
01335 216885
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.ashbournemedicalpractice.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Derbyshire Dales PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C81037 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled car parking
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Pharmacy
  • Sign language interpreter available online
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Step-free access throughout
  • Toilets
  • Translation services
  • Wheelchair access at entrances and exits
  • Wheelchair access throughout

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 3 March 2020

This rating is 6 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

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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

10,548registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
84.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension19.9%15.2%
Diabetes6.3%7.9%
Asthma7.7%6.6%
COPD1.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.2%3.0%
Depression12.9%14.3%
Obesity10.7%13.9%
Smoking9.4%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4978%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6482%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)70%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)91%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target74%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target61%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check87%78%
Asthma: annual review76%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Ashbourne Medical Practicethis surgery7864%92%Yes
Henmore Health - Ashbourne SurgeryAshbourne, DE6 1RRunder 0.1 miles3746%79%Yes
Henmore Health - Brailsford SurgeryAshbourne, DE6 3BX5.6 miles5564%74%Yes
Mill View SurgeryUttoxeter, ST14 5JX6.0 miles7491%84%Yes
Waterhouses Medical PracticeStoke-on-Trent, ST10 3HT6.7 miles9193%82%Yes
Alton SurgeryStoke-on-Trent, ST10 4AP6.9 miles9786%93%Yes
Hannage Brook Medical CentreMatlock, DE4 4JG8.2 miles9684%92%Yes
Hartington SurgeryBuxton, SK17 0AQ9.5 miles10099%99%Yes
Northgate SurgeryUttoxeter, ST14 7FN9.5 miles9280%96%Yes
Balance StreetUttoxeter, ST14 8JG9.6 miles9476%93%Yes

Waterhouses Medical Practice is 6.7 miles away, scores 91 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Ashbourne Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Ashbourne Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01335 216885.

How do patients rate Ashbourne Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 92% of patients at Ashbourne Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 64% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 78 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Ashbourne Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Ashbourne Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 3 March 2020).

What are the opening times of Ashbourne Medical Practice?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 11 May 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Ashbourne Medical Practice?

Call 01335 216885 or visit its website, www.ashbournemedicalpractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Clifton Road, Ashbourne, DE6 1DR.

How many patients are registered at Ashbourne Medical Practice?

Around 10,548 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Derbyshire Dales PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Derby and Derbyshire 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.