GP surgery in Wythenshawe

Benchill Medical Practice

Benchill One Stop Medical Centre, 171 Brownley Road, Manchester, M22 9UH

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good10,673 patients

Scores 55 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 84% of patients say their experience is good and 60% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2017. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 55% of GP surgeries in England. 11th of 15 in Wythenshawe Based on 77 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 61

  • Easy to get through on the phone46
  • Easy to contact online69
  • Good experience of getting in touch60
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment66

Quality of care 46

  • Patients rate the surgery as good66
  • Patients got what they needed57
  • Doctors and nurses listen68
  • Patients trust the staff38
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done1
  • Meets NHS clinical targets7
  • Children vaccinated on time15

What patients say

77 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

60%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

84%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+12

change since last year

2025: 72% · 2026: 84%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone26%
Had their call answered straight away6%
Gave up or got no answer6%
Knew what would happen next straight away20%

The appointment

Were seen the same day41%
Waited more than a week22%
Were seen face to face73%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)85%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 60% 57% 34%
Easy to contact via website 66% 58% 33%
Easy to contact via NHS App 71% 54% 34%
Reception staff helpful 86% 85% 72%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 26% 31% 39%
Sees preferred clinician 35% 42% 26%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 82% 84% 77%
Next steps within 2 days 97% 93% 86%
Good experience of contacting 79% 73% 53%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 38% 57% 32%
Waiting time was about right 77% 69% 63%
Remote appointment 27% 26% 19%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 91% 87% 91%
Treated with care and concern 91% 86% 88%
Considered mental wellbeing 84% 75% 85%
Had all the information needed 91% 92% 91%
Confidence and trust 92% 93% 97%
Involved in decisions 93% 92% 99%
Needs were met 92% 90% 89%
Overall
Overall experience good 84% 77% 72%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 83% 79% 64%
Supported by local services 79% 70% 55%
Discussed managing condition 43% 43% 49%
Agreed a care plan 74% 46% 31%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 77 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 1 November 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Benchill One Stop Medical Centre, 171 Brownley Road, Manchester, M22 9UH
Phone
0161 493 9101
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Wythenshawe PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
P84029 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled car parking
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • Lift
  • Off-site car parking nearby
  • Sign language interpreter available in-person
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Step-free access throughout
  • Toilets

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 12 May 2017

This rating is 9 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

10,673registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
78.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension13.9%15.2%
Diabetes9.7%7.9%
Asthma8.9%6.6%
COPD4.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.3%3.0%
Depression27.8%14.3%
Obesity18.6%13.9%
Smoking24.8%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4958%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6459%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)51%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target58%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target46%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check54%78%
Asthma: annual review43%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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Benchill Medical Practicethis surgery5560%84%Yes
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Cornishway Group PracticeManchester, M22 5RX0.6 miles4950%76%Yes
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Tregenna Group PracticeManchester, M22 0EP1.1 miles7654%87%Yes
The Maples Medical CentreManchester, M23 2SY1.3 miles6262%86%Yes
Bowland Medical PracticeManchester, M23 1JX1.3 miles7361%89%Yes
Northenden Group PracticeManchester, M22 4DH1.4 miles1041%59%Yes
Heald Green Health Centre 2Cheadle, SK8 3JD1.6 miles5156%78%Yes

Peel Hall Medical Centre is 0.6 miles away, scores 81 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Benchill Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Benchill Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0161 493 9101.

How do patients rate Benchill Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 84% of patients at Benchill Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 60% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 55 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Benchill Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Benchill Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 12 May 2017).

What are the opening times of Benchill 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 1 November 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Benchill Medical Practice?

Call 0161 493 9101. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Benchill One Stop Medical Centre, 171 Brownley Road, Manchester, M22 9UH.

How many patients are registered at Benchill Medical Practice?

Around 10,673 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Wythenshawe 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.