GP surgery in Halifax

Beechwood Medical Centre

60a Keighley Road, Ovenden, Halifax, HX2 8AL

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good10,306 patients

Scores 47 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 75% of patients say their experience is good and 74% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2016. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 47% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 9 in Halifax Based on 103 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 54

  • Easy to get through on the phone73
  • Easy to contact online70
  • Good experience of getting in touch54
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment27

Quality of care 38

  • Patients rate the surgery as good35
  • Patients got what they needed42
  • Doctors and nurses listen45
  • Patients trust the staff31
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done64
  • Meets NHS clinical targets40
  • Children vaccinated on time43

What patients say

103 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

74%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

75%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

+8

change since last year

2025: 67% · 2026: 75%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone83%
Had their call answered straight away27%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away72%

The appointment

Were seen the same day28%
Waited more than a week46%
Were seen face to face76%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)62%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 74% 57% 62%
Easy to contact via website 66% 58% 43%
Easy to contact via NHS App 52% 54% 41%
Reception staff helpful 83% 85% 72%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 33% 31% 26%
Sees preferred clinician 29% 42% 13%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 90% 84% 76%
Next steps within 2 days 88% 93% 92%
Good experience of contacting 77% 73% 62%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 43% 57% 47%
Waiting time was about right 63% 69% 62%
Remote appointment 24% 26% 25%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 87% 87% 82%
Treated with care and concern 80% 86% 79%
Considered mental wellbeing 68% 75% 63%
Had all the information needed 86% 92% 82%
Confidence and trust 91% 93% 83%
Involved in decisions 85% 92% 84%
Needs were met 90% 90% 83%
Overall
Overall experience good 75% 77% 67%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 74% 79% 73%
Supported by local services 69% 70% 58%
Discussed managing condition 44% 43% 33%
Agreed a care plan 54% 46% 41%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 103 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 3 June 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
60a Keighley Road, Ovenden, Halifax, HX2 8AL
Phone
01422 305970
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.beechwoodmedicalcentre.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
North Halifax PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
B84613 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • Documents available in Braille
  • Documents available in large print
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Free public WiFi
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • High-back waiting room chairs
  • Off-site car parking nearby
  • Parent and baby room

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 7 June 2016

This rating is 10 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?Outstanding
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

10,306registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
80.0years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension13.9%15.2%
Diabetes8.4%7.9%
Asthma8.3%6.6%
COPD3.1%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.3%3.0%
Depression25.9%14.3%
Obesity17.6%13.9%
Smoking23.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4973%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6470%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)72%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)88%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target75%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target56%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check68%78%
Asthma: annual review77%66%

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Plane Trees Group Practice is 1.0 miles away, scores 70 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Beechwood Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Beechwood Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01422 305970.

How do patients rate Beechwood Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 75% of patients at Beechwood Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 74% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 47 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Beechwood Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Beechwood Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 7 June 2016).

What are the opening times of Beechwood 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 3 June 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Beechwood Medical Centre?

Call 01422 305970 or visit its website, www.beechwoodmedicalcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 60a Keighley Road, Ovenden, Halifax, HX2 8AL.

How many patients are registered at Beechwood Medical Centre?

Around 10,306 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of North Halifax PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the West Yorkshire 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.