GP surgery in Clifton

Clifton Medical Practice

Clifton Cornerstone, Southchurch Drive, Clifton, Nottingham, NG11 8EW

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good8,976 patients

Scores 57 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 83% 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 2020. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 57% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 4 in Clifton Based on 97 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 48

  • Easy to get through on the phone36
  • Easy to contact online48
  • Good experience of getting in touch50
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment60

Quality of care 66

  • Patients rate the surgery as good62
  • Patients got what they needed84
  • Doctors and nurses listen62
  • Patients trust the staff58
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done28
  • Meets NHS clinical targets84
  • Children vaccinated on time44

What patients say

97 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

54%

find the phone easy

below the England average (57%)

82%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+9

change since last year

2025: 73% · 2026: 83%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone54%
Had their call answered straight away9%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away65%

The appointment

Were seen the same day39%
Waited more than a week26%
Were seen face to face77%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)61%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 54% 57% 49%
Easy to contact via website 58% 58% 34%
Easy to contact via NHS App 62% 54% 36%
Reception staff helpful 89% 85% 86%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 23% 31% 30%
Sees preferred clinician 16% 42% 27%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 83% 84% 76%
Next steps within 2 days 93% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 76% 73% 62%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 61% 57% 50%
Waiting time was about right 75% 69% 69%
Remote appointment 23% 26% 21%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 90% 87% 79%
Treated with care and concern 87% 86% 80%
Considered mental wellbeing 70% 75% 73%
Had all the information needed 94% 92% 88%
Confidence and trust 95% 93% 90%
Involved in decisions 93% 92% 83%
Needs were met 96% 90% 88%
Overall
Overall experience good 82% 77% 73%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 67% 79% 82%
Supported by local services 59% 70% 59%
Discussed managing condition 38% 43% 21%
Agreed a care plan 69% 46% 37%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 97 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 20 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Clifton Cornerstone, Southchurch Drive, Clifton, Nottingham, NG11 8EW
Phone
0115 921 1288
Website
www.cliftonmedicalpractice.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Clifton & Meadows PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C84046 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • Lift
  • Sign language interpreter available in-person
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Step-free access throughout
  • Toilets
  • Tram stop nearby

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 28 April 2020

This rating is 6 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?Good
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

8,976registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
80.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension17.8%15.2%
Diabetes9.2%7.9%
Asthma6.5%6.6%
COPD3.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.5%3.0%
Depression16.3%14.3%
Obesity13.4%13.9%
Smoking18.4%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4970%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6471%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)66%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)86%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target71%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target52%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check71%78%
Asthma: annual review63%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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The Ruddington Medical CentreNottingham, NG11 6HD1.3 miles7972%87%Yes
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The Oaks Medical CentreNottingham, NG9 2NY2.3 miles9281%90%Yes
West Bridgford Medical CentreNottingham, NG2 7PX2.6 miles8785%85%Yes

The Ruddington Medical Centre is 1.3 miles away, scores 79 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Clifton Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Clifton Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0115 921 1288.

How do patients rate Clifton Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 83% of patients at Clifton 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 57 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Clifton Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Clifton Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 28 April 2020).

What are the opening times of Clifton Medical Practice?

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 20 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Clifton Medical Practice?

Call 0115 921 1288 or visit its website, www.cliftonmedicalpractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Clifton Cornerstone, Southchurch Drive, Clifton, Nottingham, NG11 8EW.

How many patients are registered at Clifton Medical Practice?

Around 8,976 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Clifton & Meadows PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire 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.