GP surgery in Chadderton

Chadderton Medical Practice

Middleton Road, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 0LH

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good6,142 patients

Scores 82 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 89% 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 2020. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 82% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 3 in Chadderton Based on 85 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 82

  • Easy to get through on the phone74
  • Easy to contact online50
  • Good experience of getting in touch78
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment84

Quality of care 78

  • Patients rate the surgery as good83
  • Patients got what they needed64
  • Doctors and nurses listen48
  • Patients trust the staff51
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done92
  • Meets NHS clinical targets57
  • Children vaccinated on time63

What patients say

85 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

75%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

89%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+9

change since last year

2025: 80% · 2026: 89%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone78%
Had their call answered straight away11%
Gave up or got no answer9%
Knew what would happen next straight away73%

The appointment

Were seen the same day44%
Waited more than a week25%
Were seen face to face86%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)68%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 75% 57% 71%
Easy to contact via website 58% 58% 50%
Easy to contact via NHS App 67% 54% 60%
Reception staff helpful 89% 85% 78%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 60% 31% 55%
Sees preferred clinician 58% 42% 51%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 92% 84% 83%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 90%
Good experience of contacting 85% 73% 70%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 84% 57% 55%
Waiting time was about right 84% 69% 61%
Remote appointment 14% 26% 21%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 88% 87% 90%
Treated with care and concern 87% 86% 90%
Considered mental wellbeing 77% 75% 79%
Had all the information needed 91% 92% 95%
Confidence and trust 94% 93% 96%
Involved in decisions 94% 92% 96%
Needs were met 93% 90% 92%
Overall
Overall experience good 89% 77% 80%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 53% 79% 79%
Supported by local services 66% 70% 70%
Discussed managing condition 66% 43% 58%
Agreed a care plan 67% 46% 30%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 85 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
Wednesday7am to 6:30pm
Thursday7am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 3 December 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Middleton Road, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 0LH
Phone
0161 357 2290
Email
[email protected]
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
P85004 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 30 December 2020

This rating is 5 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

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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

6,142registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
79.5years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension14.3%15.2%
Diabetes13.1%7.9%
Asthma7.1%6.6%
COPD2.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.0%3.0%
Depression12.4%14.3%
Obesity18.9%13.9%
Smoking13.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4968%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6488%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)73%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)99%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target83%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target58%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check94%78%
Asthma: annual review80%66%

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Common questions

Is Chadderton Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Chadderton Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0161 357 2290.

How do patients rate Chadderton Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 89% of patients at Chadderton 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 82 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Chadderton Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Chadderton Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 30 December 2020).

What are the opening times of Chadderton Medical Practice?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 7am to 6:30pm, Thursday 7am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 3 December 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Chadderton Medical Practice?

Call 0161 357 2290. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Middleton Road, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 0LH.

How many patients are registered at Chadderton Medical Practice?

Around 6,142 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.