GP surgery in Rotherham

Clifton Medical Centre

Rotherham Health Village, Doncaster Gate, Rotherham, S65 1DA

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good13,142 patients

Scores 6 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 60% of patients say their experience is good and 31% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2017. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 6% of GP surgeries in England. 16th of 16 in Rotherham 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 7

  • Easy to get through on the phone6
  • Easy to contact online8
  • Good experience of getting in touch6
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment28

Quality of care 8

  • Patients rate the surgery as good6
  • Patients got what they needed39
  • Doctors and nurses listen14
  • Patients trust the staff16
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done19
  • Meets NHS clinical targets7
  • Children vaccinated on time25

What patients say

113 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

31%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

60%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-13

change since last year

2025: 73% · 2026: 60%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone53%
Had their call answered straight away13%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away55%

The appointment

Were seen the same day23%
Waited more than a week34%
Were seen face to face85%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)58%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 31% 57% 48%
Easy to contact via website 35% 58% 17%
Easy to contact via NHS App 38% 54% 37%
Reception staff helpful 71% 85% 85%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 40% 31% 26%
Sees preferred clinician 34% 42% 32%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 77% 84% 79%
Next steps within 2 days 86% 93% 92%
Good experience of contacting 53% 73% 70%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 58% 57% 47%
Waiting time was about right 63% 69% 70%
Remote appointment 15% 26% 26%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 80% 87% 86%
Treated with care and concern 80% 86% 84%
Considered mental wellbeing 70% 75% 70%
Had all the information needed 92% 92% 88%
Confidence and trust 88% 93% 88%
Involved in decisions 89% 92% 93%
Needs were met 90% 90% 93%
Overall
Overall experience good 60% 77% 73%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 71% 79% 71%
Supported by local services 56% 70% 65%
Discussed managing condition 37% 43% 49%
Agreed a care plan 58% 46% 35%

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

Monday7am to 6pm
Tuesday7am to 6pm
Wednesday7am to 6pm
Thursday7am to 6pm
Friday7am to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 27 October 2014. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Rotherham Health Village, Doncaster Gate, Rotherham, S65 1DA
Phone
01709 363950
Website
www.cliftonmedicalcentre.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Health Village/Dearne Valley PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C87017 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

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

Wickersley Health Centre
Poplar Glade, Wickersley, Rotherham, S66 2JQ · 01709 549793

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • 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 24 March 2017

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?Good
Is it responsive?Good
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

13,142registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
79.9years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension14.6%15.2%
Diabetes10.1%7.9%
Asthma7.2%6.6%
COPD3.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.8%3.0%
Depression19.3%14.3%
Obesity18.4%13.9%
Smoking15.8%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4966%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6471%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)64%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)86%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target75%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target50%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check81%78%
Asthma: annual review62%66%

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Gateway Primary Care is under 0.1 miles away, scores 80 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Clifton Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Clifton Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01709 363950.

How do patients rate Clifton Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 60% of patients at Clifton Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 31% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 6 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Clifton Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Clifton Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 24 March 2017).

What are the opening times of Clifton Medical Centre?

Reception is open Monday 7am to 6pm, Tuesday 7am to 6pm, Wednesday 7am to 6pm, Thursday 7am to 6pm, Friday 7am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 27 October 2014. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Clifton Medical Centre?

Call 01709 363950 or visit its website, www.cliftonmedicalcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Rotherham Health Village, Doncaster Gate, Rotherham, S65 1DA.

Does Clifton Medical Centre have a branch surgery?

Yes. Clifton Medical Centre also runs Wickersley Health Centre (Poplar Glade, Wickersley, Rotherham, S66 2JQ). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Clifton Medical Centre?

Around 13,142 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Health Village/Dearne Valley PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the South 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.