GP surgery in Cheadle Hulme

Cheadle Hulme Medical Group

Smithy Green, Hulme Hall Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, SK8 6LU

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good14,627 patients

Scores 88 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 91% of patients say their experience is good and 53% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2026. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 88% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 2 in Cheadle Hulme 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 81

  • Easy to get through on the phone34
  • Easy to contact online94
  • Good experience of getting in touch92
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment94

Quality of care 92

  • Patients rate the surgery as good89
  • Patients got what they needed86
  • Doctors and nurses listen87
  • Patients trust the staff82
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done68
  • Meets NHS clinical targets68
  • Children vaccinated on time75

What patients say

113 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

53%

find the phone easy

below the England average (57%)

91%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+8

change since last year

2025: 83% · 2026: 91%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone27%
Had their call answered straight away14%
Gave up or got no answer8%
Knew what would happen next straight away33%

The appointment

Were seen the same day18%
Waited more than a week22%
Were seen face to face89%
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 53% 57% 46%
Easy to contact via website 81% 58% 78%
Easy to contact via NHS App 76% 54% 63%
Reception staff helpful 87% 85% 84%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 40% 31% 41%
Sees preferred clinician 48% 42% 46%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 92% 84% 92%
Next steps within 2 days 90% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 91% 73% 79%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 69% 57% 55%
Waiting time was about right 90% 69% 79%
Remote appointment 11% 26% 17%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 94% 87% 95%
Treated with care and concern 94% 86% 97%
Considered mental wellbeing 86% 75% 89%
Had all the information needed 98% 92% 98%
Confidence and trust 97% 93% 99%
Involved in decisions 96% 92% 96%
Needs were met 96% 90% 96%
Overall
Overall experience good 91% 77% 83%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 91% 79% 83%
Supported by local services 86% 70% 82%
Discussed managing condition 40% 43% 38%
Agreed a care plan 43% 46% 48%

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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 13 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Smithy Green, Hulme Hall Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, SK8 6LU
Phone
0161 983 5300
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme PCN Ltd (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
P88007 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

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

Dr Seabrook & Partners
Bridge House Medical Centre, 11 Ladybridge Road, Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, SK8 5LL · 01614884124

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Step-free access throughout
  • Toilets
  • Translation services
  • Wheelchair access at entrances and exits
  • Wheelchair access throughout

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 10 June 2026

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

14,627registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
86.4years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension15.4%15.2%
Diabetes7.5%7.9%
Asthma6.7%6.6%
COPD1.1%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.3%3.0%
Depression14.7%14.3%
Obesity9.7%13.9%
Smoking7.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4975%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6478%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)73%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)80%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target77%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target58%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check83%78%
Asthma: annual review66%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Cheadle Hulme Medical Groupthis surgery8853%91%Yes
Hulme Hall Medical GroupCheadle, SK8 6LUunder 0.1 miles8858%93%Yes
The Village SurgeryStockport, SK7 2DN1.2 miles9578%94%Yes
Bramhall Health CentreStockport, SK7 2DY1.2 miles8763%89%Yes
Bramhall & Shaw Heath Medical GroupStockport, SK7 3EP1.4 miles3247%71%Yes
Finney Lane SurgeryCheadle, SK8 3JD1.6 miles7758%85%Yes
Heald Green Health Centre 2Cheadle, SK8 3JD1.6 miles5156%78%Yes
Handforth Health CentreWilmslow, SK9 3HL1.6 miles9584%96%Yes
Adshall Road Medical PracCheadle, SK8 2JN1.6 miles9277%92%Yes
Cheadle Medical PracticeCheadle, SK8 1BH2.1 miles6154%79%Yes

Common questions

Is Cheadle Hulme Medical Group taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Cheadle Hulme Medical Group was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0161 983 5300.

How do patients rate Cheadle Hulme Medical Group?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 91% of patients at Cheadle Hulme Medical Group said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 53% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 88 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Cheadle Hulme Medical Group?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Cheadle Hulme Medical Group as Good at its last published inspection (report published 10 June 2026).

What are the opening times of Cheadle Hulme Medical Group?

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 13 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Cheadle Hulme Medical Group?

Call 0161 983 5300. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Smithy Green, Hulme Hall Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, SK8 6LU.

Does Cheadle Hulme Medical Group have a branch surgery?

Yes. Cheadle Hulme Medical Group also runs Dr Seabrook & Partners (Bridge House Medical Centre, 11 Ladybridge Road, Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, SK8 5LL). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Cheadle Hulme Medical Group?

Around 14,627 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme PCN Ltd, 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.