GP surgery in Chadderton

CH Medical Practice

Fields New RD P-Care Centre, Fields New RD, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 8NH

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good12,741 patients

Scores 72 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 88% of patients say their experience is good and 72% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2024. It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 72% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 3 in Chadderton Based on 107 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 62

  • Easy to get through on the phone70
  • Easy to contact online92
  • Good experience of getting in touch51
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment47

Quality of care 82

  • Patients rate the surgery as good82
  • Patients got what they needed96
  • Doctors and nurses listen90
  • Patients trust the staff86
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done38
  • Meets NHS clinical targets13
  • Children vaccinated on time34

What patients say

107 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

72%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

88%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

0

change since last year

2025: 88% · 2026: 88%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone42%
Had their call answered straight away42%
Gave up or got no answer10%
Knew what would happen next straight away35%

The appointment

Were seen the same day23%
Waited more than a week44%
Were seen face to face64%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)62%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 72% 57% 80%
Easy to contact via website 80% 58% 68%
Easy to contact via NHS App 74% 54% 63%
Reception staff helpful 90% 85% 89%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 34% 31% 38%
Sees preferred clinician 45% 42% 58%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 92% 84% 85%
Next steps within 2 days 88% 93% 97%
Good experience of contacting 76% 73% 79%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 66% 57% 65%
Waiting time was about right 71% 69% 59%
Remote appointment 36% 26% 34%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 95% 87% 89%
Treated with care and concern 96% 86% 91%
Considered mental wellbeing 88% 75% 85%
Had all the information needed 99% 92% 93%
Confidence and trust 98% 93% 90%
Involved in decisions 95% 92% 91%
Needs were met 98% 90% 94%
Overall
Overall experience good 88% 77% 88%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 76% 79% 71%
Supported by local services 82% 70% 80%
Discussed managing condition 28% 43% 62%
Agreed a care plan 50% 46% 55%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 107 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
Friday7am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 2 June 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Fields New RD P-Care Centre, Fields New RD, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 8NH
Phone
0161 785 9240
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.ch-medical.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Milltown Alliance PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
P85011 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • Documents available in large print
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Free public WiFi
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • Pharmacy
  • Sign language interpreter available in-person
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Step-free access throughout

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 19 January 2024

Read the inspection report

The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Good
Is it effective?Good
Is it caring?Good
Is it responsive?Requires improvement
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

12,741registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
79.2years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension16.8%15.2%
Diabetes9.1%7.9%
Asthma7.2%6.6%
COPD2.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.0%3.0%
Depression18.3%14.3%
Obesity21.8%13.9%
Smoking16.0%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4964%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6468%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)70%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target78%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target56%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check70%78%
Asthma: annual review71%66%

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Hollinwood Medical PracticeOldham, OL8 3TR1.0 miles5670%82%Yes
John Street Medical PracticeOldham, OL8 1DF1.2 miles2849%80%Yes
Hazeldene Medical CentreManchester, M40 3HD1.3 miles9789%92%Yes

Hazeldene Medical Centre is 1.3 miles away, scores 97 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is CH Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), CH Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0161 785 9240.

How do patients rate CH Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 88% of patients at CH Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 72% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 72 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for CH Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated CH Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 19 January 2024).

What are the opening times of CH Medical 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 7am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 2 June 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact CH Medical Practice?

Call 0161 785 9240 or visit its website, www.ch-medical.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Fields New RD P-Care Centre, Fields New RD, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 8NH.

How many patients are registered at CH Medical Practice?

Around 12,741 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Milltown Alliance PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Greater Manchester 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.