GP surgery in Nottingham

Aspley Medical Centre

509 Aspley Lane, Aspley, Nottingham, NG8 5RU

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good8,919 patients

Scores 5 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 69% of patients say their experience is good and 45% 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.

Poor Scores higher than 5% of GP surgeries in England. 25th of 29 in Nottingham Based on 109 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 9

  • Easy to get through on the phone20
  • Easy to contact online17
  • Good experience of getting in touch14
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment10

Quality of care 4

  • Patients rate the surgery as good20
  • Patients got what they needed7
  • Doctors and nurses listen14
  • Patients trust the staff5
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done3
  • Meets NHS clinical targets1
  • Children vaccinated on time12

What patients say

109 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

44%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

69%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

0

change since last year

2025: 69% · 2026: 69%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone70%
Had their call answered straight away11%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away61%

The appointment

Were seen the same day25%
Waited more than a week33%
Were seen face to face78%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)69%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 44% 57% 47%
Easy to contact via website 42% 58% 44%
Easy to contact via NHS App 37% 54% 43%
Reception staff helpful 78% 85% 81%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 42% 31% 44%
Sees preferred clinician 21% 42% 20%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 75% 84% 69%
Next steps within 2 days 88% 93% 97%
Good experience of contacting 61% 73% 61%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 50% 57% 55%
Waiting time was about right 53% 69% 48%
Remote appointment 22% 26% 23%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 80% 87% 77%
Treated with care and concern 79% 86% 72%
Considered mental wellbeing 70% 75% 68%
Had all the information needed 94% 92% 87%
Confidence and trust 84% 93% 86%
Involved in decisions 84% 92% 85%
Needs were met 82% 90% 84%
Overall
Overall experience good 69% 77% 69%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 67% 79% 64%
Supported by local services 55% 70% 64%
Discussed managing condition 43% 43% 49%
Agreed a care plan 40% 46% 41%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 109 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 29 June 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
509 Aspley Lane, Aspley, Nottingham, NG8 5RU
Phone
0115 929 2700
Website
www.aspleymedicalcentre.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Aspire PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C84091 · 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
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 22 April 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

8,919registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
79.6years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension15.0%15.2%
Diabetes9.3%7.9%
Asthma6.7%6.6%
COPD2.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.8%3.0%
Depression13.2%14.3%
Obesity15.4%13.9%
Smoking19.0%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4959%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6470%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)50%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)88%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target65%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target46%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check72%78%
Asthma: annual review50%66%

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Jrb Healthcare Beechdale Surgery is 0.8 miles away, scores 63 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Aspley Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Aspley Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0115 929 2700.

How do patients rate Aspley Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 69% of patients at Aspley Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 45% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 5 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Aspley Medical Centre?

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

What are the opening times of Aspley Medical Centre?

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 29 June 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Aspley Medical Centre?

Call 0115 929 2700 or visit its website, www.aspleymedicalcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 509 Aspley Lane, Aspley, Nottingham, NG8 5RU.

How many patients are registered at Aspley Medical Centre?

Around 8,919 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Aspire PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire 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.