GP surgery in Harpurhey

Church View Medical Centre

1 Church Lane, Harpurhey, Manchester, M9 4BE

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good4,488 patients

Scores 82 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 87% of patients say their experience is good and 69% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2024. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 82% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 7 in Harpurhey Based on 114 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 phone63
  • Easy to contact online69
  • Good experience of getting in touch76
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment91

Quality of care 78

  • Patients rate the surgery as good79
  • Patients got what they needed61
  • Doctors and nurses listen53
  • Patients trust the staff91
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done86
  • Meets NHS clinical targets48
  • Children vaccinated on time31

What patients say

114 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

69%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

87%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+3

change since last year

2025: 85% · 2026: 87%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone57%
Had their call answered straight away19%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away62%

The appointment

Were seen the same day46%
Waited more than a week14%
Were seen face to face69%
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 69% 57% 72%
Easy to contact via website 66% 58% 67%
Easy to contact via NHS App 69% 54% 81%
Reception staff helpful 96% 85% 95%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 35% 31% 29%
Sees preferred clinician 57% 42% 62%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 86% 84% 81%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 92%
Good experience of contacting 84% 73% 81%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 68% 57% 76%
Waiting time was about right 88% 69% 78%
Remote appointment 31% 26% 30%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 89% 87% 98%
Treated with care and concern 91% 86% 97%
Considered mental wellbeing 85% 75% 92%
Had all the information needed 93% 92% 97%
Confidence and trust 98% 93% 98%
Involved in decisions 97% 92% 95%
Needs were met 93% 90% 94%
Overall
Overall experience good 87% 77% 85%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 81% 79% 74%
Supported by local services 87% 70% 64%
Discussed managing condition 61% 43% 53%
Agreed a care plan 49% 46% 44%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 114 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 13 February 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
1 Church Lane, Harpurhey, Manchester, M9 4BE
Phone
0161 271 3065
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.churchviewmedicalcentre.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
H-Blackley Harpurhey & Charlestown PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
P84065 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Parent and baby room
  • Baby changing facility
  • 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 1 February 2024

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

4,488registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
77.9years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension12.3%15.2%
Diabetes7.9%7.9%
Asthma5.8%6.6%
COPD2.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.8%3.0%
Depression13.4%14.3%
Obesity18.9%13.9%
Smoking15.3%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4972%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6475%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)70%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)94%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target75%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target61%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check90%78%
Asthma: annual review88%66%

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Common questions

Is Church View Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Church View Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0161 271 3065.

How do patients rate Church View Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 87% of patients at Church View Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 69% 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 Church View Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Church View Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 1 February 2024).

What are the opening times of Church View Medical Centre?

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 February 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Church View Medical Centre?

Call 0161 271 3065 or visit its website, www.churchviewmedicalcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 1 Church Lane, Harpurhey, Manchester, M9 4BE.

How many patients are registered at Church View Medical Centre?

Around 4,488 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of H-Blackley Harpurhey & Charlestown 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.