GP surgery in Belgrave

Cossington Park Surgery

Belgrave Medical Centre, 52 Brandon Street, Leicester, LE4 6AW

Taking on new patientsInspection: Requires improvement7,905 patients

Scores 31 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 70% of patients say their experience is good and 55% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Requires improvement in 2023. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 31% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 4 in Belgrave Based on 87 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 24

  • Easy to get through on the phone36
  • Easy to contact online47
  • Good experience of getting in touch22
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment22

Quality of care 45

  • Patients rate the surgery as good21
  • Patients got what they needed68
  • Doctors and nurses listen45
  • Patients trust the staff78
  • Inspection rating (Requires improvement)2
  • Health checks and screening done78
  • Meets NHS clinical targets98
  • Children vaccinated on time93

What patients say

87 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

55%

find the phone easy

below the England average (57%)

70%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

+12

change since last year

2025: 58% · 2026: 70%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone71%
Had their call answered straight away4%
Gave up or got no answer17%
Knew what would happen next straight away56%

The appointment

Were seen the same day44%
Waited more than a week21%
Were seen face to face52%
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 55% 57% 34%
Easy to contact via website 57% 58% 38%
Easy to contact via NHS App 74% 54% 48%
Reception staff helpful 78% 85% 68%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 53% 31% 48%
Sees preferred clinician 23% 42% 36%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 71% 84% 77%
Next steps within 2 days 98% 93% 87%
Good experience of contacting 65% 73% 42%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 76% 57% 46%
Waiting time was about right 61% 69% 47%
Remote appointment 48% 26% 33%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 87% 87% 75%
Treated with care and concern 91% 86% 74%
Considered mental wellbeing 86% 75% 64%
Had all the information needed 96% 92% 86%
Confidence and trust 97% 93% 89%
Involved in decisions 95% 92% 84%
Needs were met 94% 90% 80%
Overall
Overall experience good 70% 77% 58%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 52% 79% 59%
Supported by local services 38% 70% 59%
Discussed managing condition 52% 43% 48%
Agreed a care plan 55% 46% 63%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 87 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 25 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Belgrave Medical Centre, 52 Brandon Street, Leicester, LE4 6AW
Phone
0116 268 9790
Website
www.cossingtonparksurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Orion PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C82107 · NHS profile

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
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Requires improvement

overall, from the inspection published 4 September 2023

Read the inspection report

The five questions inspectors ask

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

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

7,905registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
82.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension15.8%15.2%
Diabetes16.7%7.9%
Asthma4.7%6.6%
COPD0.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.5%3.0%
Depression7.8%14.3%
Obesity13.0%13.9%
Smoking8.3%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4959%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6467%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)78%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)91%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target86%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target65%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check83%78%
Asthma: annual review82%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Cossington Park Surgerythis surgery3155%70%Yes
Brandon Surgery Dr R Kapur & PartnerLeicester, LE4 6AWunder 0.1 miles5859%83%Yes
Broadhurst Street Medical PracticeLeicester, LE4 6NF0.4 miles6571%80%Yes
Dr B ModiLeicester, LE4 6NL0.4 miles1851%70%Yes
Highfields Medical CentreLeicester, LE5 3GH0.7 miles1959%68%Yes
Heron GP PracticeLeicester, LE5 3GH0.7 miles122%58%Yes
The Charnwood PracticeLeicester, LE5 3GH0.7 miles4456%80%Yes
South Wigston Asylum ServiceLeicester, LE1 2BG0.7 miles
Spinney Hill Medical CentreLeicester, LE5 3HX0.9 miles1444%60%Yes
Leicester City Assist PracticeLeicester, LE1 4SX0.9 miles8873%88%Yes

Brandon Surgery Dr R Kapur & Partner is under 0.1 miles away, scores 58 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Cossington Park Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Cossington Park Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0116 268 9790.

How do patients rate Cossington Park Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 70% of patients at Cossington Park Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 55% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 31 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Cossington Park Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Cossington Park Surgery as Requires improvement at its last published inspection (report published 4 September 2023).

What are the opening times of Cossington Park Surgery?

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 25 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Cossington Park Surgery?

Call 0116 268 9790 or visit its website, www.cossingtonparksurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Belgrave Medical Centre, 52 Brandon Street, Leicester, LE4 6AW.

How many patients are registered at Cossington Park Surgery?

Around 7,905 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Orion PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland 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.