GP surgery in Kirklees

Brookroyd House

Brookroyd Surgery, Heckmondwike Health Centre, 16 Union Street, Heckmondwike, WF16 0HH

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good9,442 patients

Scores 67 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 87% of patients say their experience is good and 52% 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.

Good Scores higher than 67% of GP surgeries in England. 12th of 19 in Kirklees Based on 112 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 50

  • Easy to get through on the phone31
  • Easy to contact online31
  • Good experience of getting in touch48
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment77

Quality of care 85

  • Patients rate the surgery as good77
  • Patients got what they needed84
  • Doctors and nurses listen88
  • Patients trust the staff75
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done72
  • Meets NHS clinical targets45
  • Children vaccinated on time68

What patients say

112 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

52%

find the phone easy

below the England average (57%)

87%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+2

change since last year

2025: 85% · 2026: 87%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone77%
Had their call answered straight away5%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away73%

The appointment

Were seen the same day49%
Waited more than a week15%
Were seen face to face87%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)67%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 52% 57% 47%
Easy to contact via website 50% 58% 42%
Easy to contact via NHS App 49% 54% 34%
Reception staff helpful 90% 85% 90%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 47% 31% 43%
Sees preferred clinician 59% 42% 56%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 93% 84% 78%
Next steps within 2 days 98% 93% 97%
Good experience of contacting 75% 73% 68%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 64% 57% 59%
Waiting time was about right 81% 69% 87%
Remote appointment 14% 26% 12%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 95% 87% 85%
Treated with care and concern 95% 86% 87%
Considered mental wellbeing 84% 75% 70%
Had all the information needed 95% 92% 94%
Confidence and trust 96% 93% 94%
Involved in decisions 97% 92% 93%
Needs were met 96% 90% 94%
Overall
Overall experience good 87% 77% 85%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 93% 79% 80%
Supported by local services 73% 70% 70%
Discussed managing condition 51% 43% 48%
Agreed a care plan 46% 46% 43%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 112 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 22 June 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Brookroyd Surgery, Heckmondwike Health Centre, 16 Union Street, Heckmondwike, WF16 0HH
Phone
01924 403061
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Spen Health & Wellbeing PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
B85014 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • 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 7 November 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

9,442registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
80.9years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension20.2%15.2%
Diabetes9.6%7.9%
Asthma8.1%6.6%
COPD3.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.7%3.0%
Depression13.7%14.3%
Obesity20.0%13.9%
Smoking15.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4976%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6480%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)73%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)92%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target80%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target58%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check90%78%
Asthma: annual review70%66%

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Common questions

Is Brookroyd House taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Brookroyd House was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01924 403061.

How do patients rate Brookroyd House?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 87% of patients at Brookroyd House said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 52% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 67 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Brookroyd House?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Brookroyd House as Good at its last published inspection (report published 7 November 2022).

What are the opening times of Brookroyd House?

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 22 June 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Brookroyd House?

Call 01924 403061. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Brookroyd Surgery, Heckmondwike Health Centre, 16 Union Street, Heckmondwike, WF16 0HH.

How many patients are registered at Brookroyd House?

Around 9,442 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Spen Health & Wellbeing PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the West Yorkshire 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.