GP surgery in Harpurhey

Conran Medical Centre

77 Church Lane, Harpurhey, Manchester, M9 5BH

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good7,609 patients

Scores 47 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 75% of patients say their experience is good and 81% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2018. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 47% of GP surgeries in England. 4th of 7 in Harpurhey Based on 84 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 58

  • Easy to get through on the phone84
  • Easy to contact online37
  • Good experience of getting in touch74
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment17

Quality of care 32

  • Patients rate the surgery as good36
  • Patients got what they needed23
  • Doctors and nurses listen40
  • Patients trust the staff37
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done57
  • Meets NHS clinical targets44
  • Children vaccinated on time30

What patients say

84 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

81%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

75%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

-10

change since last year

2025: 85% · 2026: 75%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone72%
Had their call answered straight away26%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away81%

The appointment

Were seen the same day14%
Waited more than a week47%
Were seen face to face88%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)75%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 81% 57% 87%
Easy to contact via website 53% 58% 75%
Easy to contact via NHS App 49% 54% 80%
Reception staff helpful 96% 85% 90%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 36% 31% 38%
Sees preferred clinician 46% 42% 40%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 86% 84% 72%
Next steps within 2 days 91% 93% 93%
Good experience of contacting 83% 73% 87%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 51% 57% 71%
Waiting time was about right 58% 69% 58%
Remote appointment 12% 26% 23%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 86% 87% 92%
Treated with care and concern 88% 86% 89%
Considered mental wellbeing 84% 75% 85%
Had all the information needed 93% 92% 93%
Confidence and trust 92% 93% 96%
Involved in decisions 94% 92% 86%
Needs were met 87% 90% 87%
Overall
Overall experience good 75% 77% 85%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 68% 79% 68%
Supported by local services 51% 70% 61%
Discussed managing condition 43% 43% 54%
Agreed a care plan 51% 46% 56%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 84 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 14 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
77 Church Lane, Harpurhey, Manchester, M9 5BH
Phone
0161 205 2714
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
H-Blackley Harpurhey & Charlestown PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
P84040 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • 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 6 April 2018

This rating is 8 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

7,609registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
77.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension14.9%15.2%
Diabetes9.2%7.9%
Asthma5.8%6.6%
COPD3.3%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.4%3.0%
Depression16.3%14.3%
Obesity23.5%13.9%
Smoking18.6%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4972%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6475%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)65%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target76%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target54%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check86%78%
Asthma: annual review72%66%

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Church View Medical Centre is 0.2 miles away, scores 82 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Conran Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Conran Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0161 205 2714.

How do patients rate Conran Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 75% of patients at Conran Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 81% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 47 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Conran Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Conran Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 6 April 2018).

What are the opening times of Conran Medical 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 14 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Conran Medical Centre?

Call 0161 205 2714. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 77 Church Lane, Harpurhey, Manchester, M9 5BH.

How many patients are registered at Conran Medical Centre?

Around 7,609 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of H-Blackley Harpurhey & Charlestown PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Greater Manchester 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.