GP surgery in Nottingham

Bridgeway Practice

1 Bridgeway Centre, The Meadows, Nottingham, NG2 2JG

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good5,373 patients

Scores 50 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 78% of patients say their experience is good and 73% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2025. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 50% of GP surgeries in England. 9th of 29 in Nottingham Based on 93 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 59

  • Easy to get through on the phone71
  • Easy to contact online44
  • Good experience of getting in touch58
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment47

Quality of care 36

  • Patients rate the surgery as good45
  • Patients got what they needed29
  • Doctors and nurses listen58
  • Patients trust the staff38
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done39
  • Meets NHS clinical targets42
  • Children vaccinated on time12

What patients say

93 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

73%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

78%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

0

change since last year

2025: 77% · 2026: 78%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone65%
Had their call answered straight away11%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away66%

The appointment

Were seen the same day42%
Waited more than a week17%
Were seen face to face77%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)56%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 73% 57% 65%
Easy to contact via website 56% 58% 53%
Easy to contact via NHS App 69% 54% 50%
Reception staff helpful 84% 85% 91%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 37% 31% 20%
Sees preferred clinician 25% 42% 28%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 79% 84% 82%
Next steps within 2 days 100% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 78% 73% 75%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 61% 57% 48%
Waiting time was about right 70% 69% 85%
Remote appointment 23% 26% 35%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 89% 87% 92%
Treated with care and concern 84% 86% 89%
Considered mental wellbeing 77% 75% 80%
Had all the information needed 97% 92% 94%
Confidence and trust 92% 93% 93%
Involved in decisions 95% 92% 88%
Needs were met 88% 90% 89%
Overall
Overall experience good 78% 77% 77%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 80% 79% 65%
Supported by local services 77% 70% 47%
Discussed managing condition 49% 43% 53%
Agreed a care plan 49% 46% 49%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 93 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
Wednesday7am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 21 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
1 Bridgeway Centre, The Meadows, Nottingham, NG2 2JG
Phone
0115 986 1128
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.bridgewaypractice.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Clifton & Meadows PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C84092 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Pram park
  • 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 19 May 2025

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

5,373registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
80.2years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension12.3%15.2%
Diabetes8.1%7.9%
Asthma5.2%6.6%
COPD1.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.2%3.0%
Depression13.3%14.3%
Obesity23.9%13.9%
Smoking20.8%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4953%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6468%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)67%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)85%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target71%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target61%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check87%78%
Asthma: annual review80%66%

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Bridgeway Practicethis surgery5073%78%Yes
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The Meadows Health Centre is under 0.1 miles away, scores 82 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Bridgeway Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Bridgeway Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0115 986 1128.

How do patients rate Bridgeway Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 78% of patients at Bridgeway Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 73% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 50 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Bridgeway Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Bridgeway Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 19 May 2025).

What are the opening times of Bridgeway Practice?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 7am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 21 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Bridgeway Practice?

Call 0115 986 1128 or visit its website, www.bridgewaypractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 1 Bridgeway Centre, The Meadows, Nottingham, NG2 2JG.

How many patients are registered at Bridgeway Practice?

Around 5,373 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Clifton & Meadows 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.