GP surgery in Chesterfield

Chatsworth Road Medical Centre

Storrs Road, Chesterfield, S40 3PY

Taking on new patientsInspection: Outstanding9,767 patients

Scores 91 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 85% 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 Outstanding in 2016. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 91% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 7 in Chesterfield Based on 129 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 87

  • Easy to get through on the phone75
  • Easy to contact online68
  • Good experience of getting in touch75
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment96

Quality of care 93

  • Patients rate the surgery as good72
  • Patients got what they needed67
  • Doctors and nurses listen74
  • Patients trust the staff92
  • Inspection rating (Outstanding)98
  • Health checks and screening done65
  • Meets NHS clinical targets95
  • Children vaccinated on time99

What patients say

129 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

75%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

85%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

-6

change since last year

2025: 92% · 2026: 85%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone79%
Had their call answered straight away14%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away82%

The appointment

Were seen the same day33%
Waited more than a week27%
Were seen face to face77%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)76%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 75% 57% 74%
Easy to contact via website 66% 58% 65%
Easy to contact via NHS App 65% 54% 60%
Reception staff helpful 95% 85% 98%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 38% 31% 40%
Sees preferred clinician 61% 42% 64%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 93% 84% 94%
Next steps within 2 days 94% 93% 90%
Good experience of contacting 84% 73% 84%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 81% 57% 74%
Waiting time was about right 92% 69% 90%
Remote appointment 23% 26% 19%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 92% 87% 98%
Treated with care and concern 92% 86% 99%
Considered mental wellbeing 74% 75% 88%
Had all the information needed 98% 92% 99%
Confidence and trust 98% 93% 99%
Involved in decisions 98% 92% 96%
Needs were met 93% 90% 98%
Overall
Overall experience good 85% 77% 92%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 87% 79% 81%
Supported by local services 87% 70% 77%
Discussed managing condition 40% 43% 59%
Agreed a care plan 54% 46% 52%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 129 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
Thursday7am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 21 June 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Storrs Road, Chesterfield, S40 3PY
Phone
01246 568065
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Chesterfield and Dronfield PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C81067 · 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
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Outstanding

overall, from the inspection published 26 October 2016

This rating is 9 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?Outstanding
Is it caring?Outstanding
Is it responsive?Good
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

9,767registered patients
Among the best offhow well off the local area is
84.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension21.2%15.2%
Diabetes8.6%7.9%
Asthma8.2%6.6%
COPD1.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.9%3.0%
Depression17.2%14.3%
Obesity15.0%13.9%
Smoking6.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4982%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6484%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)75%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)88%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target80%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target65%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check89%78%
Asthma: annual review60%66%

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Common questions

Is Chatsworth Road Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Chatsworth Road Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01246 568065.

How do patients rate Chatsworth Road Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 85% of patients at Chatsworth Road Medical Centre 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 91 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Chatsworth Road Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Chatsworth Road Medical Centre as Outstanding at its last published inspection (report published 26 October 2016).

What are the opening times of Chatsworth Road Medical Centre?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 6:30pm, Thursday 7am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 21 June 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Chatsworth Road Medical Centre?

Call 01246 568065. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Storrs Road, Chesterfield, S40 3PY.

How many patients are registered at Chatsworth Road Medical Centre?

Around 9,767 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Chesterfield and Dronfield PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Derby and Derbyshire 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.