GP surgery in Manchester
Cornerstone Family Practice
Cornerstone Centre, 2 Graham Street, Beswick, Manchester, M11 3AA
Scores 12 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 71% of patients say their experience is good and 46% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2024. It is taking on new patients.
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 8
- Easy to get through on the phone22
- Easy to contact online6
- Good experience of getting in touch17
- Did not wait too long for the appointment2
Quality of care 24
- Patients rate the surgery as good23
- Patients got what they needed28
- Doctors and nurses listen17
- Patients trust the staff18
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done59
- Meets NHS clinical targets44
- Children vaccinated on time79
What patients say
107 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
46%
find the phone easy
well below the England average (57%)
70%
say their experience is good
below the England average (77%)
-11
change since last year
2025: 81% · 2026: 71%
Getting in touch
The appointment
All survey questions, compared with England
| What patients said | This surgery | England | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting in touch | |||
| Easy to get through by phone | 46% | 57% | 56% |
| Easy to contact via website | 33% | 58% | 43% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 45% | 54% | 41% |
| Reception staff helpful | 80% | 85% | 84% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 39% | 31% | 40% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 50% | 42% | 37% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 81% | 84% | 74% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 93% | 93% | 91% |
| Good experience of contacting | 63% | 73% | 70% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 70% | 57% | 55% |
| Waiting time was about right | 43% | 69% | 51% |
| Remote appointment | 19% | 26% | 30% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 81% | 87% | 89% |
| Treated with care and concern | 78% | 86% | 87% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 69% | 75% | 81% |
| Had all the information needed | 87% | 92% | 87% |
| Confidence and trust | 89% | 93% | 92% |
| Involved in decisions | 88% | 92% | 90% |
| Needs were met | 88% | 90% | 84% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 70% | 77% | 81% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 65% | 79% | 77% |
| Supported by local services | 65% | 70% | 65% |
| Discussed managing condition | 45% | 43% | 58% |
| Agreed a care plan | 58% | 46% | 53% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 107 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.
What patients tell us
From people who use this surgery. Official data cannot tell you these things.
Tell us about this surgery
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1 of 10Last time you needed a routine appointment, how long did you wait?
2 of 10When you last phoned, how long did it take to get through?
3 of 10How did you book your last appointment?
4 of 10Can you usually see the same GP?
5 of 10Was your last appointment on time?
6 of 10Are the reception staff helpful?
7 of 10Did the doctor or nurse listen to you?
8 of 10How easy is it to get a repeat prescription?
9 of 10Is parking easy?
10 of 10Would you recommend this surgery?
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Opening times and contact
| 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 |
Confirmed by the surgery on 16 November 2022. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Cornerstone Centre, 2 Graham Street, Beswick, Manchester, M11 3AA
- Phone
- 0161 223 0637
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Clayton Beswick & Openshaw PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- P84041 · NHS profile
Branch surgery
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- Dr Mistry
- 11 Manchester Road, Audenshaw, Manchester, M34 5PZ
Access and facilities
- Braille translation service
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Induction loop
- Signing service
- Step-free access
- Text relay
- Wheelchair access
- Baby changing facility
- Children’s play area
- Parent and baby room
- Parent and child parking
- Pram park
- Baby changing facility
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
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
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 13.3% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 7.8% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 5.4% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 2.6% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 15.7% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 14.7% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 15.9% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 59% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 68% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 71% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 86% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 79% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 69% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 80% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 72% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Family Practicethis surgery | – | 12 | 46% | 71% | Yes |
| Five Oaks Family PracticeManchester, M11 3BB | 0.1 mile | 42 | 61% | 77% | Yes |
| West Gorton Medical PracticeManchester, M12 5JE | 0.6 miles | 42 | 48% | 78% | Yes |
| Eastlands Medical CentreManchester, M11 4EJ | 0.8 miles | 35 | 74% | 77% | Yes |
| Dr Khan's PracticeManchester, M11 4EJ | 0.8 miles | 92 | 87% | 87% | Yes |
| Drs Hanif & BannuruManchester, M11 4EJ | 0.8 miles | 33 | 59% | 71% | Yes |
| New Bank HealthManchester, M12 4JE | 1.1 miles | 25 | 57% | 72% | Yes |
| Mount Road SurgeryManchester, M18 7BQ | 1.2 miles | 31 | 67% | 72% | Yes |
| Gorton Medical CentreManchester, M18 8HE | 1.2 miles | 10 | 55% | 70% | Yes |
| New Islington Medical CentreManchester, M4 6EE | 1.2 miles | 90 | 81% | 89% | Yes |
Five Oaks Family Practice is 0.1 mile away, scores 42 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Cornerstone Family Practice taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Cornerstone Family Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0161 223 0637.
How do patients rate Cornerstone Family Practice?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 71% of patients at Cornerstone Family Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 46% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 12 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Cornerstone Family Practice?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Cornerstone Family Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 15 November 2024).
What are the opening times of Cornerstone Family 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 16 November 2022. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Cornerstone Family Practice?
Call 0161 223 0637. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Cornerstone Centre, 2 Graham Street, Beswick, Manchester, M11 3AA.
Does Cornerstone Family Practice have a branch surgery?
Yes. Cornerstone Family Practice also runs Dr Mistry (11 Manchester Road, Audenshaw, Manchester, M34 5PZ). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at Cornerstone Family Practice?
Around 7,829 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Clayton Beswick & Openshaw 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.