GP surgery in Brighouse

Church Lane Surgery

24 Church Lane, Brighouse, HD6 1AT

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good11,058 patients

Scores 27 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 72% of patients say their experience is good and 44% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2025. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 27% of GP surgeries in England. 5th of 5 in Brighouse 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 23

  • Easy to get through on the phone19
  • Easy to contact online17
  • Good experience of getting in touch27
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment42

Quality of care 36

  • Patients rate the surgery as good26
  • Patients got what they needed84
  • Doctors and nurses listen31
  • Patients trust the staff17
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done45
  • Meets NHS clinical targets20
  • Children vaccinated on time62

What patients say

113 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

44%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

72%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

-14

change since last year

2025: 86% · 2026: 72%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone75%
Had their call answered straight away4%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away73%

The appointment

Were seen the same day41%
Waited more than a week38%
Were seen face to face69%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)52%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 44% 57% 52%
Easy to contact via website 42% 58% 59%
Easy to contact via NHS App 61% 54% 45%
Reception staff helpful 82% 85% 88%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 28% 31% 37%
Sees preferred clinician 29% 42% 44%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 76% 84% 84%
Next steps within 2 days 93% 93% 94%
Good experience of contacting 67% 73% 71%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 44% 57% 52%
Waiting time was about right 69% 69% 65%
Remote appointment 31% 26% 19%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 85% 87% 90%
Treated with care and concern 82% 86% 93%
Considered mental wellbeing 72% 75% 88%
Had all the information needed 85% 92% 98%
Confidence and trust 88% 93% 94%
Involved in decisions 91% 92% 95%
Needs were met 96% 90% 94%
Overall
Overall experience good 72% 77% 85%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 87% 79% 80%
Supported by local services 75% 70% 71%
Discussed managing condition 23% 43% 41%
Agreed a care plan 45% 46% 64%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 113 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
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 19 October 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
24 Church Lane, Brighouse, HD6 1AT
Phone
01484 714349
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.thechurchlanesurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Lower Valley PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
B84011 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 13 November 2025

Read the inspection report

The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Requires improvement
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

11,058registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
83.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension16.5%15.2%
Diabetes8.5%7.9%
Asthma7.6%6.6%
COPD2.3%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.1%3.0%
Depression20.4%14.3%
Obesity15.4%13.9%
Smoking12.8%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4971%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6474%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)68%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)82%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target69%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target58%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check65%78%
Asthma: annual review67%66%

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Rydings Hall Surgery is under 0.1 miles away, scores 52 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Church Lane Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Church Lane Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01484 714349.

How do patients rate Church Lane Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 72% of patients at Church Lane Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 44% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 27 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Church Lane Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Church Lane Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 13 November 2025).

What are the opening times of Church Lane Surgery?

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 19 October 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Church Lane Surgery?

Call 01484 714349 or visit its website, www.thechurchlanesurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 24 Church Lane, Brighouse, HD6 1AT.

How many patients are registered at Church Lane Surgery?

Around 11,058 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Lower Valley PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the West Yorkshire 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.