GP surgery in Sheffield

Carterknowle & Dore Medical Practice

1 Carter Knowle Road, Sheffield, S7 2DW

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good13,636 patients

Scores 90 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 90% of patients say their experience is good and 82% 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.

Excellent Scores higher than 90% of GP surgeries in England. 6th of 67 in Sheffield Based on 113 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 85

  • Easy to get through on the phone85
  • Easy to contact online88
  • Good experience of getting in touch87
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment61

Quality of care 93

  • Patients rate the surgery as good86
  • Patients got what they needed83
  • Doctors and nurses listen68
  • Patients trust the staff82
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done92
  • Meets NHS clinical targets98
  • Children vaccinated on time95

What patients say

113 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

82%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

90%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

-1

change since last year

2025: 90% · 2026: 90%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone61%
Had their call answered straight away5%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away56%

The appointment

Were seen the same day23%
Waited more than a week38%
Were seen face to face68%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)58%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 82% 57% 61%
Easy to contact via website 76% 58% 65%
Easy to contact via NHS App 68% 54% 45%
Reception staff helpful 95% 85% 92%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 15% 31% 10%
Sees preferred clinician 32% 42% 22%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 94% 84% 93%
Next steps within 2 days 94% 93% 88%
Good experience of contacting 88% 73% 85%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 57% 57% 66%
Waiting time was about right 75% 69% 71%
Remote appointment 32% 26% 28%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 91% 87% 92%
Treated with care and concern 92% 86% 90%
Considered mental wellbeing 71% 75% 79%
Had all the information needed 96% 92% 94%
Confidence and trust 97% 93% 96%
Involved in decisions 96% 92% 94%
Needs were met 96% 90% 95%
Overall
Overall experience good 90% 77% 90%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 85% 79% 87%
Supported by local services 79% 70% 82%
Discussed managing condition 37% 43% 32%
Agreed a care plan 46% 46% 53%

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Opening times and contact

Monday8:30am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6pm
Tuesday8:30am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6pm
Wednesday8:30am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6pm
Thursday8:30am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6pm
Friday8:30am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 5pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 12 September 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
1 Carter Knowle Road, Sheffield, S7 2DW
Phone
0114 229 1686
Website
www.carterknowlesurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Porter Valley PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C88016 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.

Dore Road Surgery
137 Dore Road, Sheffield, S17 3NE · 01142350933

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • 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 28 November 2016

This rating is 9 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

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

13,636registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
85.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension15.4%15.2%
Diabetes5.9%7.9%
Asthma7.3%6.6%
COPD1.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.4%3.0%
Depression12.6%14.3%
Obesity12.0%13.9%
Smoking7.6%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4978%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6480%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)78%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)88%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target81%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target63%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check91%78%
Asthma: annual review77%66%

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Common questions

Is Carterknowle & Dore Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Carterknowle & Dore Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0114 229 1686.

How do patients rate Carterknowle & Dore Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 90% of patients at Carterknowle & Dore Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 82% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 90 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Carterknowle & Dore Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Carterknowle & Dore Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 28 November 2016).

What are the opening times of Carterknowle & Dore Medical Practice?

Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6pm, Thursday 8:30am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6pm, Friday 8:30am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 5pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 12 September 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Carterknowle & Dore Medical Practice?

Call 0114 229 1686 or visit its website, www.carterknowlesurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 1 Carter Knowle Road, Sheffield, S7 2DW.

Does Carterknowle & Dore Medical Practice have a branch surgery?

Yes. Carterknowle & Dore Medical Practice also runs Dore Road Surgery (137 Dore Road, Sheffield, S17 3NE). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Carterknowle & Dore Medical Practice?

Around 13,636 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Porter Valley PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the South 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.