GP surgery in Cheshire West and Chester
Danebridge Medical Centre
London Road, Northwich, CW9 5HR
Scores 24 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 71% of patients say their experience is good and 32% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2022. 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 24
- Easy to get through on the phone7
- Easy to contact online18
- Good experience of getting in touch22
- Did not wait too long for the appointment62
Quality of care 27
- Patients rate the surgery as good25
- Patients got what they needed50
- Doctors and nurses listen29
- Patients trust the staff36
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done5
- Meets NHS clinical targets55
- Children vaccinated on time77
What patients say
105 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
32%
find the phone easy
well below the England average (57%)
71%
say their experience is good
below the England average (77%)
+7
change since last year
2025: 64% · 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 | 32% | 57% | 32% |
| Easy to contact via website | 43% | 58% | 42% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 39% | 54% | 27% |
| Reception staff helpful | 84% | 85% | 69% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 23% | 31% | 21% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 59% | 42% | 19% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 81% | 84% | 74% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 98% | 93% | 92% |
| Good experience of contacting | 65% | 73% | 57% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 48% | 57% | 38% |
| Waiting time was about right | 76% | 69% | 66% |
| Remote appointment | 27% | 26% | 19% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 84% | 87% | 78% |
| Treated with care and concern | 85% | 86% | 78% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 67% | 75% | 66% |
| Had all the information needed | 95% | 92% | 92% |
| Confidence and trust | 92% | 93% | 84% |
| Involved in decisions | 93% | 92% | 85% |
| Needs were met | 91% | 90% | 86% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 71% | 77% | 64% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 82% | 79% | 77% |
| Supported by local services | 71% | 70% | 60% |
| Discussed managing condition | 33% | 43% | 51% |
| Agreed a care plan | 22% | 46% | 30% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 105 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.
What patients tell us
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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 7pm |
| Tuesday | 8am to 7pm |
| Wednesday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Thursday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Friday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 30 July 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- London Road, Northwich, CW9 5HR
- Phone
- 01606 544544
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.danebridge.org.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Northwich PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- N81087 · NHS profile
Branch surgeries
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- Dr Barratt and Partners
- Weaverham Road Surgery, 1a Weaverham Road, Sandiway, Northwich, CW8 2NJ
- Kingsmead Medical Centre
- 2 Kingsmead Square, Regency Way, Northwich, CW9 8UW
Access and facilities
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Induction loop
- Step-free access
- Wheelchair access
- Baby changing facility
- Baby changing facility
- Car parking
- Cycle parking
- Disabled parking
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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 | 17.8% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 7.4% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 7.1% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 2.3% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.6% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 15.0% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 11.3% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 9.5% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 73% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 76% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 51% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 84% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 66% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 52% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 75% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 50% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danebridge Medical Centrethis surgery | – | 24 | 32% | 71% | Yes |
| Watling Street SurgeryNorthwich, CW9 5EX | 0.2 miles | 43 | 50% | 78% | Yes |
| Witton Street SurgeryNorthwich, CW9 5QU | 0.4 miles | 55 | 77% | 81% | Yes |
| Firdale Medical CentreNorthwich, CW8 4AZ | 0.7 miles | 94 | 74% | 92% | Yes |
| Middlewich Road SurgeryNorthwich, CW9 7DB | 0.9 miles | 44 | 58% | 78% | Yes |
| Oakwood Medical CentreNorthwich, CW8 4LF | 1.6 miles | 13 | 46% | 65% | Yes |
| The Weaverham SurgeryNorthwich, CW8 3EU | 2.7 miles | 67 | 61% | 80% | Yes |
| Willow Wood SurgeryWinsford, CW7 3GY | 4.3 miles | 74 | 80% | 87% | Yes |
| The Weaver Vale SurgeryWinsford, CW7 1AT | 4.7 miles | 85 | 88% | 89% | Yes |
| High Street Practice WinsfordWinsford, CW7 1AT | 4.7 miles | 68 | 77% | 85% | Yes |
Watling Street Surgery is 0.2 miles away, scores 43 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Danebridge Medical Centre taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Danebridge Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01606 544544.
How do patients rate Danebridge Medical Centre?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 71% of patients at Danebridge Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 32% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 24 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Danebridge Medical Centre?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Danebridge Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 11 November 2022).
What are the opening times of Danebridge Medical Centre?
Reception is open Monday 8am to 7pm, Tuesday 8am to 7pm, 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 30 July 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Danebridge Medical Centre?
Call 01606 544544 or visit its website, www.danebridge.org.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is London Road, Northwich, CW9 5HR.
Does Danebridge Medical Centre have a branch surgery?
Yes. Danebridge Medical Centre also runs Dr Barratt and Partners (Weaverham Road Surgery, 1a Weaverham Road, Sandiway, Northwich, CW8 2NJ) and Kingsmead Medical Centre (2 Kingsmead Square, Regency Way, Northwich, CW9 8UW). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at Danebridge Medical Centre?
Around 24,740 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Northwich PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Cheshire and Merseyside 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.