GP surgery in Ashfield
Brierley Park Medical Group
Huthwaite Suite, 127 Sutton Road, Huthwaite, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 2NF
Scores 20 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 72% of patients say their experience is good and 43% 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.
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 22
- Easy to get through on the phone18
- Easy to contact online50
- Good experience of getting in touch20
- Did not wait too long for the appointment36
Quality of care 21
- Patients rate the surgery as good26
- Patients got what they needed41
- Doctors and nurses listen18
- Patients trust the staff13
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done44
- Meets NHS clinical targets43
- Children vaccinated on time26
What patients say
114 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
43%
find the phone easy
well below the England average (57%)
72%
say their experience is good
below the England average (77%)
-14
change since last year
2025: 86% · 2026: 72%
Getting in touch
The appointment
All survey questions, compared with England
| What patients said | This surgery | England | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting in touch | |||
| Easy to get through by phone | 43% | 57% | 53% |
| Easy to contact via website | 58% | 58% | 61% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 58% | 54% | 66% |
| Reception staff helpful | 77% | 85% | 82% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 10% | 31% | 38% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 27% | 42% | 31% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 85% | 84% | 86% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 99% | 93% | 94% |
| Good experience of contacting | 64% | 73% | 72% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 50% | 57% | 55% |
| Waiting time was about right | 66% | 69% | 69% |
| Remote appointment | 17% | 26% | 19% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 81% | 87% | 92% |
| Treated with care and concern | 81% | 86% | 92% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 65% | 75% | 76% |
| Had all the information needed | 92% | 92% | 93% |
| Confidence and trust | 87% | 93% | 90% |
| Involved in decisions | 90% | 92% | 92% |
| Needs were met | 90% | 90% | 89% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 72% | 77% | 86% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 84% | 79% | 86% |
| Supported by local services | 75% | 70% | 71% |
| Discussed managing condition | 43% | 43% | 43% |
| Agreed a care plan | 56% | 46% | 48% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 114 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.
What patients tell us
From people who use this surgery. Official data cannot tell you these things.
Tell us about this surgery
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1 of 10Last time you needed a routine appointment, how long did you wait?
2 of 10When you last phoned, how long did it take to get through?
3 of 10How did you book your last appointment?
4 of 10Can you usually see the same GP?
5 of 10Was your last appointment on time?
6 of 10Are the reception staff helpful?
7 of 10Did the doctor or nurse listen to you?
8 of 10How easy is it to get a repeat prescription?
9 of 10Is parking easy?
10 of 10Would you recommend this surgery?
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Opening times and contact
| Monday | 7am to 6:30pm |
| Tuesday | 7am to 6:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Thursday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Friday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 24 March 2026. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Huthwaite Suite, 127 Sutton Road, Huthwaite, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 2NF
- Phone
- 01623 550254
- [email protected]
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Ashfield North PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- C84077 · NHS profile
Branch surgery
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- Skegby Site
- Mansfield Road, Skegby, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 3EE
Access and facilities
- Accessible toilets
- Audio-descriptive for appointment announcements
- Baby-changing facilities
- Bariatric equipment: weight support
- Bus stop nearby
- Cycle parking
- Disability awareness and equality training for staff
- Disabled car parking
- Documents available in large print
- 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
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
The five questions inspectors ask
| Is it safe? | Requires improvement |
| 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
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 18.0% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.6% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 16.3% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 19.4% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 16.1% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 73% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 77% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 64% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 88% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 75% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 58% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 82% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 63% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brierley Park Medical Groupthis surgery | – | 20 | 43% | 72% | Yes |
| Woodlands Medical PracticeSutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 1JW | 1.0 miles | 72 | 70% | 83% | Yes |
| Willowbrook Medical PracticeSutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 1ES | 1.3 miles | 15 | 40% | 74% | Yes |
| King's Medical CentreSutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 1AT | 1.4 miles | 29 | 63% | 71% | Yes |
| Staffa HealthAlfreton, DE55 5PS | 2.1 miles | 42 | 51% | 76% | Yes |
| The Village SurgeryAlfreton, DE55 2FY | 2.5 miles | 58 | 69% | 79% | Yes |
| Kirkby Community Primary Care CentreNottingham, NG17 7AE | 2.7 miles | 32 | 53% | 73% | Yes |
| Kirkby Health CentreNottingham, NG17 7LG | 2.9 miles | 75 | 78% | 90% | Yes |
| Lowmoor Road SurgeryNottingham, NG17 7BG | 2.9 miles | 69 | 64% | 87% | Yes |
| Health Care Complex, KirkbyNottingham, NG17 7BG | 2.9 miles | 33 | 50% | 74% | Yes |
Woodlands Medical Practice is 1.0 miles away, scores 72 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Brierley Park Medical Group taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Brierley Park Medical Group was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01623 550254.
How do patients rate Brierley Park Medical Group?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 72% of patients at Brierley Park Medical Group said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 43% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 20 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Brierley Park Medical Group?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Brierley Park Medical Group as Good at its last published inspection (report published 31 January 2025).
What are the opening times of Brierley Park Medical Group?
Reception is open Monday 7am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 7am 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 24 March 2026. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Brierley Park Medical Group?
Call 01623 550254. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Huthwaite Suite, 127 Sutton Road, Huthwaite, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 2NF.
Does Brierley Park Medical Group have a branch surgery?
Yes. Brierley Park Medical Group also runs Skegby Site (Mansfield Road, Skegby, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 3EE). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at Brierley Park Medical Group?
Around 18,647 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Ashfield North 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.