GP surgery in Sheffield

Clover North Darnall Health Centre

2 York Road, Darnall, Sheffield, S9 5DH

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good3,132 patients

Scores 6 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 58% of patients say their experience is good and 45% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2023. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 6% of GP surgeries in England. 64th of 67 in Sheffield Based on 126 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 10

  • Easy to get through on the phone20
  • Easy to contact online17
  • Good experience of getting in touch8
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment16

Quality of care 7

  • Patients rate the surgery as good5
  • Patients got what they needed25
  • Doctors and nurses listen15
  • Patients trust the staff44
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done3
  • Meets NHS clinical targets12
  • Children vaccinated on time20

What patients say

126 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

45%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

58%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-9

change since last year

2025: 67% · 2026: 58%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone50%
Had their call answered straight away22%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away42%

The appointment

Were seen the same day18%
Waited more than a week36%
Were seen face to face75%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)62%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 45% 57% 39%
Easy to contact via website 42% 58% 31%
Easy to contact via NHS App 46% 54% 44%
Reception staff helpful 80% 85% 73%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 36% 31% 43%
Sees preferred clinician 50% 42% 31%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 63% 84% 80%
Next steps within 2 days 93% 93% 93%
Good experience of contacting 56% 73% 61%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 63% 57% 42%
Waiting time was about right 57% 69% 57%
Remote appointment 25% 26% 34%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 80% 87% 77%
Treated with care and concern 77% 86% 81%
Considered mental wellbeing 74% 75% 71%
Had all the information needed 88% 92% 89%
Confidence and trust 93% 93% 86%
Involved in decisions 88% 92% 78%
Needs were met 87% 90% 86%
Overall
Overall experience good 58% 77% 67%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 63% 79% 64%
Supported by local services 51% 70% 57%
Discussed managing condition 55% 43% 39%
Agreed a care plan 48% 46% 41%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 126 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
2 York Road, Darnall, Sheffield, S9 5DH
Phone
0114 244 9525
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.darnallhealthcentre.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
C88084 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 7 September 2023

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

3,132registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
80.2years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension14.7%15.2%
Diabetes12.0%7.9%
Asthma7.2%6.6%
COPD3.2%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.6%3.0%
Depression9.6%14.3%
Obesity18.1%13.9%
Smoking18.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4946%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6473%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)58%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)86%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target69%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target52%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check65%78%
Asthma: annual review50%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 North Darnall Health Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Clover North Darnall Health Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0114 244 9525.

How do patients rate Clover North Darnall Health Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 58% of patients at Clover North Darnall Health Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 45% 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 Clover North Darnall Health Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Clover North Darnall Health Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 7 September 2023).

What are the opening times of Clover North Darnall Health 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 18 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Clover North Darnall Health Centre?

Call 0114 244 9525 or visit its website, www.darnallhealthcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 2 York Road, Darnall, Sheffield, S9 5DH.

How many patients are registered at Clover North Darnall Health Centre?

Around 3,132 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.