GP surgery in Cheadle

Cheadle Medical Practice

1-5 Ashfield Crescent, Cheadle, SK8 1BH

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good11,714 patientsOpen Saturdays

Scores 61 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 79% of patients say their experience is good and 54% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2016. It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 61% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 2 in Cheadle Based on 102 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 50

  • Easy to get through on the phone35
  • Easy to contact online64
  • Good experience of getting in touch38
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment73

Quality of care 72

  • Patients rate the surgery as good49
  • Patients got what they needed98
  • Doctors and nurses listen62
  • Patients trust the staff99
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done49
  • Meets NHS clinical targets61
  • Children vaccinated on time52

What patients say

102 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

54%

find the phone easy

below the England average (57%)

79%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+13

change since last year

2025: 66% · 2026: 79%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone50%
Had their call answered straight away6%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away52%

The appointment

Were seen the same day20%
Waited more than a week31%
Were seen face to face76%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)55%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 54% 57% 39%
Easy to contact via website 64% 58% 61%
Easy to contact via NHS App 54% 54% 49%
Reception staff helpful 91% 85% 68%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 27% 31% 20%
Sees preferred clinician 19% 42% 12%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 83% 84% 80%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 94%
Good experience of contacting 71% 73% 61%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 59% 57% 37%
Waiting time was about right 79% 69% 61%
Remote appointment 24% 26% 22%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 90% 87% 81%
Treated with care and concern 88% 86% 82%
Considered mental wellbeing 76% 75% 61%
Had all the information needed 87% 92% 86%
Confidence and trust 100% 93% 91%
Involved in decisions 97% 92% 86%
Needs were met 99% 90% 84%
Overall
Overall experience good 79% 77% 66%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 86% 79% 90%
Supported by local services 83% 70% 82%
Discussed managing condition 31% 43% 32%
Agreed a care plan 28% 46% 38%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 102 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 8pm
Tuesday8am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
Saturday9am to 5pm
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 19 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
1-5 Ashfield Crescent, Cheadle, SK8 1BH
Phone
0161 983 9090
Website
www.cheadlemedical.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Cheadle Network PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
P88020 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

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

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 22 August 2016

This rating is 10 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?Outstanding
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

11,714registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
84.2years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension16.9%15.2%
Diabetes7.9%7.9%
Asthma7.4%6.6%
COPD1.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.6%3.0%
Depression16.9%14.3%
Obesity11.6%13.9%
Smoking9.3%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4976%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6477%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)67%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target74%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target56%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check68%78%
Asthma: annual review72%66%

Other surgeries nearby

All surgeries in Cheadle →

SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Cheadle Medical Practicethis surgery6154%79%Yes
Gatley Medical CentreCheadle, SK8 4DG0.9 miles7668%87%Yes
Caritas General Practice PartnershipStockport, SK3 0RQ0.9 miles8364%89%Yes
Adshall Road Medical PracCheadle, SK8 2JN1.0 miles9277%92%Yes
Heaton Mersey Med.practStockport, SK4 3BT1.3 miles7584%85%Yes
Barlow Medical CentreManchester, M20 2RN1.5 miles6749%81%Yes
Stockport Medical GroupStockport, SK3 9NX1.7 miles4049%76%Yes
Heald Green Health Centre 2Cheadle, SK8 3JD1.8 miles5156%78%Yes
Finney Lane SurgeryCheadle, SK8 3JD1.8 miles7758%85%Yes
Benchill Medical PracticeManchester, M22 9UH1.8 miles5560%84%Yes

Gatley Medical Centre is 0.9 miles away, scores 76 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Cheadle Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Cheadle Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0161 983 9090.

How do patients rate Cheadle Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 79% of patients at Cheadle Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 54% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 61 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Cheadle Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Cheadle Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 22 August 2016).

What are the opening times of Cheadle Medical Practice?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 8pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday 9am to 5pm, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 19 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Cheadle Medical Practice?

Call 0161 983 9090 or visit its website, www.cheadlemedical.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 1-5 Ashfield Crescent, Cheadle, SK8 1BH.

How many patients are registered at Cheadle Medical Practice?

Around 11,714 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Cheadle Network 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.