GP surgery in High Peak
Buxton Medical Practice
2 Temple Road, Buxton, SK17 9BZ
Scores 52 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 87% of patients say their experience is good and 75% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2023. 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 50
- Easy to get through on the phone74
- Easy to contact online78
- Good experience of getting in touch33
- Did not wait too long for the appointment34
Quality of care 52
- Patients rate the surgery as good78
- Patients got what they needed50
- Doctors and nurses listen35
- Patients trust the staff16
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done16
- Meets NHS clinical targets35
- Children vaccinated on time85
What patients say
108 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
75%
find the phone easy
well above the England average (57%)
87%
say their experience is good
well above the England average (77%)
+9
change since last year
2025: 78% · 2026: 87%
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 | 75% | 57% | 76% |
| Easy to contact via website | 70% | 58% | 46% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 67% | 54% | 48% |
| Reception staff helpful | 87% | 85% | 82% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 34% | 31% | 46% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 23% | 42% | 35% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 81% | 84% | 91% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 97% | 93% | 98% |
| Good experience of contacting | 70% | 73% | 75% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 51% | 57% | 59% |
| Waiting time was about right | 66% | 69% | 69% |
| Remote appointment | 24% | 26% | 14% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 86% | 87% | 92% |
| Treated with care and concern | 83% | 86% | 86% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 77% | 75% | 77% |
| Had all the information needed | 88% | 92% | 94% |
| Confidence and trust | 88% | 93% | 93% |
| Involved in decisions | 89% | 92% | 91% |
| Needs were met | 91% | 90% | 88% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 87% | 77% | 78% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 84% | 79% | 84% |
| Supported by local services | 78% | 70% | 72% |
| Discussed managing condition | 41% | 43% | 39% |
| Agreed a care plan | 37% | 46% | 44% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 108 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 | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8am to 8pm |
| Wednesday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Thursday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Friday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 4 December 2023. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- 2 Temple Road, Buxton, SK17 9BZ
- Phone
- 01298 241050
- Website
- www.buxtonmedicalpractice.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- High Peak & Buxton PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- C81065 · NHS profile
Access and facilities
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Induction loop
- Step-free access
- Wheelchair access
- Car parking
- Disabled parking
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
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
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 17.7% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 7.4% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.6% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 24.0% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 12.1% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 14.2% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 69% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 68% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 65% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 83% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 75% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 52% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 79% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 53% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buxton Medical Practicethis surgery | – | 52 | 75% | 87% | Yes |
| Stewart Medical CentreBuxton, SK17 6JP | 0.1 mile | 80 | 87% | 92% | Yes |
| Elmwood Medical CentreBuxton, SK17 9AY | 0.1 mile | – | – | – | – |
| Three Valley HealthcareHigh Peak, SK23 9EQ | 4.8 miles | – | – | – | – |
| Thornbrook SurgeryHigh Peak, SK23 0RH | 4.9 miles | 77 | 71% | 86% | Yes |
| Goyt Valley Medical PracticeHigh Peak, SK23 7SR | 5.9 miles | 97 | 81% | 89% | Yes |
| Middlewood PartnershipMacclesfield, SK10 5JH | 8.3 miles | 65 | 58% | 80% | Yes |
| Broken Cross SurgeryMacclesfield, SK11 6JL | 8.4 miles | 59 | 79% | 85% | Yes |
| High Street SurgeryMacclesfield, SK11 6JL | 8.4 miles | 62 | 88% | 82% | Yes |
| Park Green SurgeryMacclesfield, SK11 6JL | 8.4 miles | 75 | 69% | 84% | Yes |
Stewart Medical Centre is 0.1 mile away, scores 80 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Buxton Medical Practice taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Buxton Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01298 241050.
How do patients rate Buxton Medical Practice?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 87% of patients at Buxton Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 75% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 52 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Buxton Medical Practice?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Buxton Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 11 October 2023).
What are the opening times of Buxton Medical Practice?
Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 8pm, 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 4 December 2023. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Buxton Medical Practice?
Call 01298 241050 or visit its website, www.buxtonmedicalpractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 2 Temple Road, Buxton, SK17 9BZ.
How many patients are registered at Buxton Medical Practice?
Around 9,075 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of High Peak & Buxton 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.