GP surgery in Doncaster

Conisbrough Medical Practice

Gardens Lane, Conisbrough, Doncaster, DN12 3JW

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good1,627 patients

Scores 22 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 72% 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 2020. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 22% of GP surgeries in England. 18th of 24 in Doncaster Based on 81 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 19

  • Easy to get through on the phone21
  • Easy to contact online1
  • Good experience of getting in touch32
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment29

Quality of care 29

  • Patients rate the surgery as good26
  • Patients got what they needed11
  • Doctors and nurses listen20
  • Patients trust the staff10
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done95
  • Meets NHS clinical targets74
  • Children vaccinated on time88

What patients say

81 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

45%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

72%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

+12

change since last year

2025: 60% · 2026: 72%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone42%
Had their call answered straight away8%
Gave up or got no answer9%
Knew what would happen next straight away68%

The appointment

Were seen the same day37%
Waited more than a week41%
Were seen face to face84%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)65%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 45% 57% 24%
Easy to contact via website 18% 58% 34%
Easy to contact via NHS App 54% 54% 38%
Reception staff helpful 79% 85% 72%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 13% 31% 24%
Sees preferred clinician 38% 42% 41%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 85% 84% 68%
Next steps within 2 days 82% 93% 86%
Good experience of contacting 69% 73% 52%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 43% 57% 46%
Waiting time was about right 64% 69% 64%
Remote appointment 16% 26% 28%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 82% 87% 79%
Treated with care and concern 73% 86% 74%
Considered mental wellbeing 67% 75% 66%
Had all the information needed 84% 92% 76%
Confidence and trust 86% 93% 90%
Involved in decisions 80% 92% 87%
Needs were met 83% 90% 78%
Overall
Overall experience good 72% 77% 59%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 55% 79% 70%
Supported by local services 60% 70% 43%
Discussed managing condition 46% 43% 27%
Agreed a care plan 24% 46% 46%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 81 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 8pm
Tuesday8am to 6pm
Wednesday8am to 6pm
Thursday8am to 6pm
Friday8am to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 22 July 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Gardens Lane, Conisbrough, Doncaster, DN12 3JW
Phone
01709 514443
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Doncaster North PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C86625 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Disabled car parking
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Pharmacy
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Step-free access throughout
  • Toilets
  • Wheelchair access at entrances and exits
  • Wheelchair access throughout

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 19 August 2020

This rating is 6 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

Read the inspection report

The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Good
Is it effective?Good
Is it caring?Good
Is it responsive?Requires improvement
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

1,627registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
79.4years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension16.0%15.2%
Diabetes7.6%7.9%
Asthma8.9%6.6%
COPD3.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.0%3.0%
Depression10.2%14.3%
Obesity8.1%13.9%
Smoking19.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4978%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6479%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)67%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)88%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target77%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target65%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check83%78%
Asthma: annual review99%66%

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Conisbrough Group Practice is under 0.1 miles away, scores 75 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Conisbrough Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Conisbrough Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01709 514443.

How do patients rate Conisbrough Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 72% of patients at Conisbrough Medical Practice 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 22 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Conisbrough Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Conisbrough Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 19 August 2020).

What are the opening times of Conisbrough Medical Practice?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 8pm, Tuesday 8am to 6pm, Wednesday 8am to 6pm, Thursday 8am to 6pm, Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 22 July 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Conisbrough Medical Practice?

Call 01709 514443. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Gardens Lane, Conisbrough, Doncaster, DN12 3JW.

How many patients are registered at Conisbrough Medical Practice?

Around 1,627 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Doncaster North 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.