GP surgery in Stockport

Brinnington Surgery

Brinnington Road, Brinnington, Stockport, SK5 8BS

Taking on new patientsInspection: Outstanding9,508 patients

Scores 84 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 86% of patients say their experience is good and 93% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Outstanding in 2016. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 84% of GP surgeries in England. 5th of 9 in Stockport 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 91

  • Easy to get through on the phone97
  • Easy to contact online74
  • Good experience of getting in touch76
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment88

Quality of care 67

  • Patients rate the surgery as good76
  • Patients got what they needed22
  • Doctors and nurses listen48
  • Patients trust the staff33
  • Inspection rating (Outstanding)98
  • Health checks and screening done52
  • Meets NHS clinical targets66
  • Children vaccinated on time62

What patients say

104 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

93%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

86%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

-3

change since last year

2025: 89% · 2026: 86%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone77%
Had their call answered straight away15%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away77%

The appointment

Were seen the same day21%
Waited more than a week42%
Were seen face to face77%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)79%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 93% 57% 90%
Easy to contact via website 68% 58% 73%
Easy to contact via NHS App 54% 54% 79%
Reception staff helpful 94% 85% 94%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 43% 31% 39%
Sees preferred clinician 59% 42% 51%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 88% 84% 93%
Next steps within 2 days 93% 93% 89%
Good experience of contacting 84% 73% 92%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 84% 57% 79%
Waiting time was about right 86% 69% 76%
Remote appointment 23% 26% 11%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 88% 87% 96%
Treated with care and concern 88% 86% 96%
Considered mental wellbeing 86% 75% 91%
Had all the information needed 94% 92% 97%
Confidence and trust 91% 93% 98%
Involved in decisions 94% 92% 95%
Needs were met 87% 90% 96%
Overall
Overall experience good 86% 77% 89%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 64% 79% 68%
Supported by local services 75% 70% 80%
Discussed managing condition 43% 43% 63%
Agreed a care plan 61% 46% 50%

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 7:30pm
Tuesday8am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday7am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 23 November 2018. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Brinnington Road, Brinnington, Stockport, SK5 8BS
Phone
0161 983 3300
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Tame Valley PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
P88043 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Outstanding

overall, from the inspection published 22 November 2016

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?Outstanding
Is it caring?Good
Is it responsive?Outstanding
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

9,508registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
76.5years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension17.2%15.2%
Diabetes10.4%7.9%
Asthma9.0%6.6%
COPD4.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.6%3.0%
Depression33.8%14.3%
Obesity21.6%13.9%
Smoking26.7%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4978%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6480%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)69%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)92%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target75%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target55%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check85%78%
Asthma: annual review64%66%

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Vernon Park Surgery is 0.8 miles away, scores 98 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Brinnington Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Brinnington Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0161 983 3300.

How do patients rate Brinnington Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 86% of patients at Brinnington Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 93% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 84 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Brinnington Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Brinnington Surgery as Outstanding at its last published inspection (report published 22 November 2016).

What are the opening times of Brinnington Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 7:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 7am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 23 November 2018. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Brinnington Surgery?

Call 0161 983 3300. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Brinnington Road, Brinnington, Stockport, SK5 8BS.

How many patients are registered at Brinnington Surgery?

Around 9,508 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Tame Valley 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.