GP surgery in Scunthorpe
Cambridge Avenue & Messingham Medical Centre
Cambridge Avenue, Bottesford, Scunthorpe, DN16 3LG
Scores 54 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 79% of patients say their experience is good and 51% 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.
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 47
- Easy to get through on the phone29
- Easy to contact online65
- Good experience of getting in touch54
- Did not wait too long for the appointment55
Quality of care 61
- Patients rate the surgery as good49
- Patients got what they needed81
- Doctors and nurses listen80
- Patients trust the staff64
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done34
- Meets NHS clinical targets32
- Children vaccinated on time57
What patients say
94 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
51%
find the phone easy
below the England average (57%)
79%
say their experience is good
above the England average (77%)
+2
change since last year
2025: 77% · 2026: 79%
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 | 51% | 57% | 33% |
| Easy to contact via website | 64% | 58% | 49% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 70% | 54% | 54% |
| Reception staff helpful | 83% | 85% | 91% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 17% | 31% | 15% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 58% | 42% | 19% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 86% | 84% | 88% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 92% | 93% | 84% |
| Good experience of contacting | 77% | 73% | 74% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 56% | 57% | 56% |
| Waiting time was about right | 73% | 69% | 70% |
| Remote appointment | 33% | 26% | 33% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 93% | 87% | 84% |
| Treated with care and concern | 91% | 86% | 83% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 86% | 75% | 67% |
| Had all the information needed | 97% | 92% | 94% |
| Confidence and trust | 95% | 93% | 96% |
| Involved in decisions | 88% | 92% | 98% |
| Needs were met | 95% | 90% | 96% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 79% | 77% | 77% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 94% | 79% | 90% |
| Supported by local services | 79% | 70% | 55% |
| Discussed managing condition | 54% | 43% | 35% |
| Agreed a care plan | 37% | 46% | 55% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 94 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 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 8 June 2026. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Cambridge Avenue, Bottesford, Scunthorpe, DN16 3LG
- Phone
- 01724 842415
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- North Lincolnshire South PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- B81022 · NHS profile
Branch surgery
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- The Health Centre
- Wendover Road, Messingham, Scunthorpe, DN17 3SN
Access and facilities
- Accessible toilets
- Audio-descriptive for appointment announcements
- 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 Braille
- 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
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
Good
overall, from the inspection published 22 June 2016
This rating is 10 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.
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 | 22.0% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 8.8% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 3.6% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.8% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 18.9% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 12.4% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 12.3% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 67% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 69% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 65% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 89% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 69% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 51% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 74% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 70% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Avenue & Messingham Medical Centrethis surgery | – | 54 | 51% | 79% | Yes |
| Ashby Turn Primary Care PartnersScunthorpe, DN16 2UT | 0.5 miles | 43 | 54% | 76% | Yes |
| Cedar Medical PracticeScunthorpe, DN16 2AB | 0.9 miles | 96 | 82% | 92% | No |
| Ancora Medical PracticeScunthorpe, DN16 2AB | 0.9 miles | 14 | 34% | 70% | Yes |
| West Common Lane Teaching PracticeScunthorpe, DN17 1YH | 1.7 miles | 35 | 69% | 74% | Yes |
| Church Lane Medical CentreScunthorpe, DN15 7AN | 1.9 miles | 59 | 64% | 85% | Yes |
| The Oswald Road Medical SurgeryScunthorpe, DN15 7PG | 2.1 miles | 70 | 80% | 80% | Yes |
| Cherry Tree Medical PracticeScunthorpe, DN15 6HX | 2.3 miles | 12 | 53% | 65% | Yes |
| The Oak Tree Medical PracticeScunthorpe, DN15 6HX | 2.4 miles | – | – | – | – |
| Hibaldstow Medical PracticeBrigg, DN20 9ED | 6.1 miles | 96 | 84% | 94% | Yes |
The Oswald Road Medical Surgery is 2.1 miles away, scores 70 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Cambridge Avenue & Messingham Medical Centre taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Cambridge Avenue & Messingham Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01724 842415.
How do patients rate Cambridge Avenue & Messingham Medical Centre?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 79% of patients at Cambridge Avenue & Messingham Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 51% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 54 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Cambridge Avenue & Messingham Medical Centre?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Cambridge Avenue & Messingham Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 22 June 2016).
What are the opening times of Cambridge Avenue & Messingham 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 8 June 2026. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Cambridge Avenue & Messingham Medical Centre?
Call 01724 842415. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Cambridge Avenue, Bottesford, Scunthorpe, DN16 3LG.
Does Cambridge Avenue & Messingham Medical Centre have a branch surgery?
Yes. Cambridge Avenue & Messingham Medical Centre also runs The Health Centre (Wendover Road, Messingham, Scunthorpe, DN17 3SN). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at Cambridge Avenue & Messingham Medical Centre?
Around 12,721 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of North Lincolnshire South PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Humber and North 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.