GP surgery in Nottingham

Bilborough Medical Centre

48 Bracebridge Drive, Nottingham, NG8 4PN

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good9,622 patients

Scores 1 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 41% of patients say their experience is good and 22% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2022. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 1% of GP surgeries in England. 29th of 29 in Nottingham Based on 104 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 0

  • Easy to get through on the phone2
  • Easy to contact online2
  • Good experience of getting in touch1
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment1

Quality of care 3

  • Patients rate the surgery as good0
  • Patients got what they needed7
  • Doctors and nurses listen2
  • Patients trust the staff11
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done43
  • Meets NHS clinical targets19
  • Children vaccinated on time3

What patients say

104 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

22%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

41%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-7

change since last year

2025: 48% · 2026: 41%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone59%
Had their call answered straight away0%
Gave up or got no answer5%
Knew what would happen next straight away61%

The appointment

Were seen the same day20%
Waited more than a week58%
Were seen face to face85%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)52%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 22% 57% 19%
Easy to contact via website 25% 58% 9%
Easy to contact via NHS App 30% 54% 11%
Reception staff helpful 55% 85% 57%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 23% 31% 27%
Sees preferred clinician 35% 42% 17%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 63% 84% 48%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 92%
Good experience of contacting 42% 73% 34%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 33% 57% 36%
Waiting time was about right 40% 69% 28%
Remote appointment 15% 26% 21%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 71% 87% 77%
Treated with care and concern 71% 86% 79%
Considered mental wellbeing 59% 75% 66%
Had all the information needed 82% 92% 85%
Confidence and trust 87% 93% 86%
Involved in decisions 89% 92% 86%
Needs were met 81% 90% 80%
Overall
Overall experience good 41% 77% 48%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 68% 79% 72%
Supported by local services 61% 70% 50%
Discussed managing condition 50% 43% 27%
Agreed a care plan 51% 46% 27%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 104 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 7 December 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
48 Bracebridge Drive, Nottingham, NG8 4PN
Phone
0115 929 2354
Website
www.bilboroughmedicalcentre.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
Y06356 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.

Assarts Farm Site
6 Upminster Drive, Nuthall, Nottingham, NG16 1PT

Access and facilities

  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 11 January 2022

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

9,622registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
79.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension15.5%15.2%
Diabetes9.7%7.9%
Asthma7.9%6.6%
COPD2.9%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.5%3.0%
Depression14.8%14.3%
Obesity14.1%13.9%
Smoking18.0%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4967%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6476%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)62%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target75%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target52%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check68%78%
Asthma: annual review73%66%

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Broad Oak Medical Practice is 0.7 miles away, scores 13 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Bilborough Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Bilborough Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0115 929 2354.

How do patients rate Bilborough Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 41% of patients at Bilborough Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 22% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 1 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Bilborough Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Bilborough Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 11 January 2022).

What are the opening times of Bilborough 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 7 December 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Bilborough Medical Centre?

Call 0115 929 2354 or visit its website, www.bilboroughmedicalcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 48 Bracebridge Drive, Nottingham, NG8 4PN.

Does Bilborough Medical Centre have a branch surgery?

Yes. Bilborough Medical Centre also runs Assarts Farm Site (6 Upminster Drive, Nuthall, Nottingham, NG16 1PT). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Bilborough Medical Centre?

Around 9,622 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.