GP surgery in West Bridgford

Castle Healthcare Practice

50/60 Wilford Lane, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7SD

Taking on new patientsInspection: Outstanding17,444 patients

Scores 95 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 90% of patients say their experience is good and 89% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Outstanding in 2025. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 95% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 5 in West Bridgford Based on 95 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 84

  • Easy to get through on the phone94
  • Easy to contact online73
  • Good experience of getting in touch85
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment58

Quality of care 100

  • Patients rate the surgery as good86
  • Patients got what they needed97
  • Doctors and nurses listen89
  • Patients trust the staff94
  • Inspection rating (Outstanding)98
  • Health checks and screening done96
  • Meets NHS clinical targets84
  • Children vaccinated on time91

What patients say

95 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

89%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

90%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

-5

change since last year

2025: 94% · 2026: 90%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone62%
Had their call answered straight away44%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away83%

The appointment

Were seen the same day30%
Waited more than a week43%
Were seen face to face87%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)77%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 89% 57% 82%
Easy to contact via website 68% 58% 74%
Easy to contact via NHS App 65% 54% 85%
Reception staff helpful 93% 85% 98%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 31% 31% 31%
Sees preferred clinician 56% 42% 35%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 89% 84% 96%
Next steps within 2 days 97% 93% 99%
Good experience of contacting 87% 73% 92%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 90% 57% 85%
Waiting time was about right 74% 69% 77%
Remote appointment 13% 26% 17%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 95% 87% 95%
Treated with care and concern 94% 86% 95%
Considered mental wellbeing 76% 75% 82%
Had all the information needed 99% 92% 98%
Confidence and trust 99% 93% 99%
Involved in decisions 97% 92% 95%
Needs were met 99% 90% 99%
Overall
Overall experience good 90% 77% 94%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 80% 79% 80%
Supported by local services 76% 70% 80%
Discussed managing condition 58% 43% 42%
Agreed a care plan 30% 46% 40%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 95 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 27 September 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
50/60 Wilford Lane, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7SD
Phone
0115 883 2626
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Rushcliffe PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C84605 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Outstanding

overall, from the inspection published 18 December 2025

Read the inspection report

The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Outstanding
Is it effective?Good
Is it caring?Outstanding
Is it responsive?Good
Is it well-led?Outstanding

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

17,444registered patients
Among the best offhow well off the local area is
84.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension14.9%15.2%
Diabetes6.0%7.9%
Asthma6.9%6.6%
COPD1.1%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.9%3.0%
Depression10.4%14.3%
Obesity11.1%13.9%
Smoking6.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4981%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6485%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)76%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target77%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target68%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check79%78%
Asthma: annual review76%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Castle Healthcare Practicethis surgery9589%90%Yes
Musters Medical PracticeNottingham, NG2 7SDunder 0.1 miles3752%80%Yes
St Georges Medical PracticeNottingham, NG2 7PG0.5 miles9576%93%Yes
West Bridgford Medical CentreNottingham, NG2 7PX0.5 miles8785%85%Yes
Bridgeway PracticeNottingham, NG2 2JG0.9 miles5073%78%Yes
The Meadows Health CentreNottingham, NG2 2JG0.9 miles8278%87%Yes
NotsparNottingham, NG2 3AJ1.2 milesNo
The Windmill PracticeNottingham, NG2 4PJ1.5 miles225%62%Yes
Parliament Street Medical CentreNottingham, NG1 6LD1.7 miles1543%74%Yes
NC Gpa PlusNottingham, NG1 6LD1.7 miles

Common questions

Is Castle Healthcare Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Castle Healthcare Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0115 883 2626.

How do patients rate Castle Healthcare Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 90% of patients at Castle Healthcare Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 89% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 95 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Castle Healthcare Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Castle Healthcare Practice as Outstanding at its last published inspection (report published 18 December 2025).

What are the opening times of Castle Healthcare Practice?

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 27 September 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Castle Healthcare Practice?

Call 0115 883 2626. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 50/60 Wilford Lane, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7SD.

How many patients are registered at Castle Healthcare Practice?

Around 17,444 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Rushcliffe PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire 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.