GP surgery in Darton
Darton Health Centre Practice
The Health Centre, Church Street, Darton, Barnsley, S75 5HQ
Scores 76 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 85% of patients say their experience is good and 89% 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.
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 95
- Easy to get through on the phone93
- Easy to contact online59
- Good experience of getting in touch95
- Did not wait too long for the appointment92
Quality of care 42
- Patients rate the surgery as good71
- Patients got what they needed24
- Doctors and nurses listen20
- Patients trust the staff10
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done22
- Meets NHS clinical targets78
- Children vaccinated on time80
What patients say
100 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
89%
find the phone easy
well above the England average (57%)
85%
say their experience is good
well above the England average (77%)
+2
change since last year
2025: 83% · 2026: 85%
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 | 89% | 57% | 87% |
| Easy to contact via website | 62% | 58% | 48% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 72% | 54% | 71% |
| Reception staff helpful | 98% | 85% | 100% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 22% | 31% | 24% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 73% | 42% | 83% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 89% | 84% | 93% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 95% | 93% | 94% |
| Good experience of contacting | 93% | 73% | 90% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 73% | 57% | 86% |
| Waiting time was about right | 89% | 69% | 88% |
| Remote appointment | 20% | 26% | 24% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 82% | 87% | 87% |
| Treated with care and concern | 80% | 86% | 85% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 74% | 75% | 80% |
| Had all the information needed | 95% | 92% | 94% |
| Confidence and trust | 86% | 93% | 91% |
| Involved in decisions | 90% | 92% | 91% |
| Needs were met | 87% | 90% | 93% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 85% | 77% | 82% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 83% | 79% | 77% |
| Supported by local services | 87% | 70% | 76% |
| Discussed managing condition | 48% | 43% | 48% |
| Agreed a care plan | 38% | 46% | 45% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 100 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 6pm |
| Tuesday | 8am to 6pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30am to 6pm |
| Thursday | 7:30am to 6pm |
| Friday | 7:30am to 6pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 28 July 2023. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- The Health Centre, Church Street, Darton, Barnsley, S75 5HQ
- Phone
- 01226 219123
- [email protected]
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Fcp Service - Barnsley PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- C85614 · NHS profile
Access and facilities
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Wheelchair access
- Baby changing facility
- Baby changing facility
- Car parking
- Disabled parking
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
Good
overall, from the inspection published 17 January 2017
This rating is 9 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.
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 | 7.8% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 8.9% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.5% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 10.7% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 17.2% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 11.2% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 77% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 75% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 61% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 89% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 73% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 42% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 65% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 55% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darton Health Centre Practicethis surgery | – | 76 | 89% | 85% | Yes |
| Hill Brow Surgery PMS PracticeBarnsley, S75 6FH | 0.9 miles | 24 | 22% | 79% | Yes |
| St George's Medical Centre PMS PracticeBarnsley, S71 1RY | 2.0 miles | 57 | 67% | 81% | Yes |
| Victoria Medical Centre PMS PracticeBarnsley, S75 2AE | 2.6 miles | 16 | 51% | 73% | Yes |
| Huddersfield Road SurgeryBarnsley, S70 2LT | 2.7 miles | 25 | 27% | 73% | Yes |
| Woodland Drive Medical CentreBarnsley, S70 6QW | 2.8 miles | 79 | 74% | 86% | Yes |
| High Street PracticeBarnsley, S71 4RF | 3.1 miles | 25 | 38% | 80% | Yes |
| The Grove Medical PracticeBarnsley, S70 1QE | 3.2 miles | 64 | 78% | 79% | Yes |
| Burleigh Medical CentreBarnsley, S70 1DR | 3.3 miles | 22 | 43% | 68% | Yes |
| Royston Group PracticeBarnsley, S71 4QW | 3.4 miles | 15 | 30% | 65% | Yes |
Common questions
Is Darton Health Centre Practice taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Darton Health Centre Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01226 219123.
How do patients rate Darton Health Centre Practice?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 85% of patients at Darton Health Centre Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 89% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 76 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Darton Health Centre Practice?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Darton Health Centre Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 17 January 2017).
What are the opening times of Darton Health Centre Practice?
Reception is open Monday 8am to 6pm, Tuesday 8am to 6pm, Wednesday 7:30am to 6pm, Thursday 7:30am to 6pm, Friday 7:30am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 28 July 2023. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Darton Health Centre Practice?
Call 01226 219123. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is The Health Centre, Church Street, Darton, Barnsley, S75 5HQ.
How many patients are registered at Darton Health Centre Practice?
Around 4,393 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Fcp Service - Barnsley PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the South Yorkshire 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.