GP surgery in Bolsover

Creswell and Langwith Medical Centre

Welbeck Street, Creswell, Worksop, S80 4HA

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good5,588 patients

Scores 65 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 81% of patients say their experience is good and 73% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2017. It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 65% of GP surgeries in England. 5th of 9 in Bolsover Based on 100 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 72

  • Easy to get through on the phone70
  • Easy to contact online31
  • Good experience of getting in touch79
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment67

Quality of care 52

  • Patients rate the surgery as good57
  • Patients got what they needed35
  • Doctors and nurses listen46
  • Patients trust the staff55
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done55
  • Meets NHS clinical targets60
  • Children vaccinated on time54

What patients say

100 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

73%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

81%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+3

change since last year

2025: 78% · 2026: 81%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone79%
Had their call answered straight away9%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away82%

The appointment

Were seen the same day42%
Waited more than a week27%
Were seen face to face68%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)67%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 73% 57% 73%
Easy to contact via website 50% 58% 45%
Easy to contact via NHS App 52% 54% 65%
Reception staff helpful 91% 85% 93%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 25% 31% 27%
Sees preferred clinician 37% 42% 34%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 88% 84% 81%
Next steps within 2 days 98% 93% 92%
Good experience of contacting 85% 73% 75%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 61% 57% 55%
Waiting time was about right 77% 69% 73%
Remote appointment 32% 26% 28%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 87% 87% 78%
Treated with care and concern 83% 86% 80%
Considered mental wellbeing 81% 75% 65%
Had all the information needed 94% 92% 83%
Confidence and trust 94% 93% 88%
Involved in decisions 92% 92% 84%
Needs were met 89% 90% 86%
Overall
Overall experience good 81% 77% 78%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 77% 79% 70%
Supported by local services 66% 70% 63%
Discussed managing condition 53% 43% 47%
Agreed a care plan 56% 46% 53%

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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 21 June 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Welbeck Street, Creswell, Worksop, S80 4HA
Phone
01909 721206
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
North Hardwick and Bolsover PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
Y04977 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.

Langwith Medical Centre
206 Main Street, Langwith, Mansfield, NG20 9HD

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Parent and baby room
  • Baby changing facility
  • 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 2017

This rating is 9 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

5,588registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
79.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension22.2%15.2%
Diabetes11.1%7.9%
Asthma6.4%6.6%
COPD3.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.0%3.0%
Depression19.8%14.3%
Obesity20.5%13.9%
Smoking21.4%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4971%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6475%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)70%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target79%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target55%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check75%78%
Asthma: annual review66%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Creswell and Langwith Medical Centrethis surgery6573%81%Yes
Crag's Health CareWorksop, S80 4DY0.4 miles8065%84%Yes
Springs Health CentreChesterfield, S43 4PL2.3 miles8458%89%Yes
Barlborough Medical PracticeChesterfield, S43 4TY3.4 miles5068%81%Yes
Welbeck Road Health CentreChesterfield, S44 6DF3.7 miles4943%81%Yes
Family Friendly SurgeryChesterfield, S44 6DE3.8 miles9379%95%Yes
Castle Street Medical CentreChesterfield, S44 6PP3.9 miles7881%91%Yes
Shires HealthcareMansfield, NG20 8DG4.2 miles7259%88%Yes
Meden Medical ServicesMansfield, NG20 0BP4.6 miles330%60%Yes
Newgate Medical GroupWorksop, S80 1HP4.7 miles1827%67%Yes

Crag's Health Care is 0.4 miles away, scores 80 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Creswell and Langwith Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Creswell and Langwith Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01909 721206.

How do patients rate Creswell and Langwith Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 81% of patients at Creswell and Langwith Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 73% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 65 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Creswell and Langwith Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Creswell and Langwith Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 6 April 2017).

What are the opening times of Creswell and Langwith 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 21 June 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Creswell and Langwith Medical Centre?

Call 01909 721206. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Welbeck Street, Creswell, Worksop, S80 4HA.

Does Creswell and Langwith Medical Centre have a branch surgery?

Yes. Creswell and Langwith Medical Centre also runs Langwith Medical Centre (206 Main Street, Langwith, Mansfield, NG20 9HD). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Creswell and Langwith Medical Centre?

Around 5,588 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of North Hardwick and Bolsover PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Derby and Derbyshire 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.