GP surgery in Sheffield

Clover Group Practice

Darnall Primary Care Centre, 290 Main Road, Sheffield, S9 4QH

Taking on new patientsInspection: Outstanding15,948 patients

Scores 5 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 61% of patients say their experience is good and 43% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Outstanding in 2022. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 5% of GP surgeries in England. 65th of 67 in Sheffield Based on 98 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 5

  • Easy to get through on the phone18
  • Easy to contact online16
  • Good experience of getting in touch6
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment2

Quality of care 8

  • Patients rate the surgery as good8
  • Patients got what they needed10
  • Doctors and nurses listen10
  • Patients trust the staff6
  • Inspection rating (Outstanding)98
  • Health checks and screening done1
  • Meets NHS clinical targets12
  • Children vaccinated on time17

What patients say

98 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

43%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

61%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

+2

change since last year

2025: 60% · 2026: 61%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone43%
Had their call answered straight away8%
Gave up or got no answer14%
Knew what would happen next straight away38%

The appointment

Were seen the same day19%
Waited more than a week40%
Were seen face to face81%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)57%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 43% 57% 41%
Easy to contact via website 41% 58% 36%
Easy to contact via NHS App 45% 54% 37%
Reception staff helpful 72% 85% 70%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 30% 31% 19%
Sees preferred clinician 25% 42% 33%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 71% 84% 64%
Next steps within 2 days 97% 93% 85%
Good experience of contacting 54% 73% 57%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 42% 57% 47%
Waiting time was about right 43% 69% 47%
Remote appointment 19% 26% 29%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 78% 87% 78%
Treated with care and concern 78% 86% 80%
Considered mental wellbeing 78% 75% 71%
Had all the information needed 89% 92% 91%
Confidence and trust 84% 93% 86%
Involved in decisions 79% 92% 85%
Needs were met 83% 90% 78%
Overall
Overall experience good 61% 77% 60%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 64% 79% 46%
Supported by local services 60% 70% 41%
Discussed managing condition 47% 43% 40%
Agreed a care plan 72% 46% 38%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 98 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 18 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Darnall Primary Care Centre, 290 Main Road, Sheffield, S9 4QH
Phone
0114 551 8812
Email
[email protected]
Website
darnallprimarycarecentre.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Seven Hills PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C88069 · NHS profile

Branch surgeries

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

Clover Group Practice Highbury
Highgate, Tinsley, Sheffield, S9 1WN
Clover Group Practice Jordanthorpe
1 Dyche Close, Sheffield, S8 8DJ
Clover Group Practice Mulberry
1 Mulberry Street, Sheffield, S1 2PJ

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

Outstanding

overall, from the inspection published 15 August 2022

Read the inspection report

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?Outstanding

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

15,948registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
80.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension9.9%15.2%
Diabetes10.7%7.9%
Asthma5.6%6.6%
COPD1.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.7%3.0%
Depression9.7%14.3%
Obesity13.7%13.9%
Smoking17.4%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4946%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6460%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)58%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)82%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target68%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target46%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check67%78%
Asthma: annual review51%66%

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Manor and Park Group Practice is 1.2 miles away, scores 34 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Clover Group Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Clover Group Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0114 551 8812.

How do patients rate Clover Group Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 61% of patients at Clover Group Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 43% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 5 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Clover Group Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Clover Group Practice as Outstanding at its last published inspection (report published 15 August 2022).

What are the opening times of Clover Group 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 18 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Clover Group Practice?

Call 0114 551 8812 or visit its website, darnallprimarycarecentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Darnall Primary Care Centre, 290 Main Road, Sheffield, S9 4QH.

Does Clover Group Practice have a branch surgery?

Yes. Clover Group Practice also runs Clover Group Practice Highbury (Highgate, Tinsley, Sheffield, S9 1WN) and Clover Group Practice Jordanthorpe (1 Dyche Close, Sheffield, S8 8DJ) and Clover Group Practice Mulberry (1 Mulberry Street, Sheffield, S1 2PJ). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Clover Group Practice?

Around 15,948 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Seven Hills 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.