GP surgery in Derby

Brook Medical Centre

183 Kedleston Road, Derby, DE22 1FT

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good4,533 patients

Scores 65 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 87% of patients say their experience is good and 79% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2016. It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 65% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 12 in Derby Based on 81 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 67

  • Easy to get through on the phone80
  • Easy to contact online13
  • Good experience of getting in touch43
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment86

Quality of care 59

  • Patients rate the surgery as good78
  • Patients got what they needed26
  • Doctors and nurses listen82
  • Patients trust the staff20
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done79
  • Meets NHS clinical targets28
  • Children vaccinated on time20

What patients say

81 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

79%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

87%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+13

change since last year

2025: 74% · 2026: 87%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone87%
Had their call answered straight away22%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away68%

The appointment

Were seen the same day43%
Waited more than a week28%
Were seen face to face79%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)71%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 79% 57% 61%
Easy to contact via website 39% 58% 50%
Easy to contact via NHS App 42% 54% 50%
Reception staff helpful 92% 85% 86%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 38% 31% 38%
Sees preferred clinician 46% 42% 69%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 79% 84% 78%
Next steps within 2 days 89% 93% 98%
Good experience of contacting 73% 73% 73%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 52% 57% 53%
Waiting time was about right 85% 69% 68%
Remote appointment 21% 26% 21%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 94% 87% 83%
Treated with care and concern 93% 86% 79%
Considered mental wellbeing 74% 75% 71%
Had all the information needed 97% 92% 90%
Confidence and trust 89% 93% 86%
Involved in decisions 88% 92% 90%
Needs were met 87% 90% 84%
Overall
Overall experience good 87% 77% 74%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 69% 79% 69%
Supported by local services 75% 70% 61%
Discussed managing condition 51% 43% 39%
Agreed a care plan 59% 46% 42%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 81 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 16 April 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
183 Kedleston Road, Derby, DE22 1FT
Phone
01332 291991
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.brookmedical.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Derby City North PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C81653 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Autism training for staff
  • 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 NHS WiFi
  • Free on-site car parking
  • 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

Good

overall, from the inspection published 4 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?Good
Is it caring?Good
Is it responsive?Good
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

4,533registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
81.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension11.3%15.2%
Diabetes5.9%7.9%
Asthma6.3%6.6%
COPD1.3%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.4%3.0%
Depression11.9%14.3%
Obesity8.9%13.9%
Smoking14.6%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4969%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6481%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)72%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)83%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target75%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target63%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check88%78%
Asthma: annual review74%66%

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Common questions

Is Brook Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Brook Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01332 291991.

How do patients rate Brook Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 87% of patients at Brook Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 79% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 65 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Brook Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Brook Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 4 November 2016).

What are the opening times of Brook 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 16 April 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Brook Medical Centre?

Call 01332 291991 or visit its website, www.brookmedical.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 183 Kedleston Road, Derby, DE22 1FT.

How many patients are registered at Brook Medical Centre?

Around 4,533 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Derby City North PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Derby and Derbyshire 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.