GP surgery in Barnsley
Dearne Valley Group Practice
The Thurnscoe Lift Building, Holly Bush Drive, Thurnscoe, Rotherham, S63 0LU
Scores 11 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 65% of patients say their experience is good and 38% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Requires improvement in 2025. 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 12
- Easy to get through on the phone12
- Easy to contact online26
- Good experience of getting in touch12
- Did not wait too long for the appointment26
Quality of care 14
- Patients rate the surgery as good12
- Patients got what they needed35
- Doctors and nurses listen49
- Patients trust the staff58
- Inspection rating (Requires improvement)2
- Health checks and screening done4
- Meets NHS clinical targets53
- Children vaccinated on time75
What patients say
96 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
38%
find the phone easy
well below the England average (57%)
65%
say their experience is good
well below the England average (77%)
-3
change since last year
2025: 69% · 2026: 65%
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 | 38% | 57% | 30% |
| Easy to contact via website | 47% | 58% | 23% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 42% | 54% | 35% |
| Reception staff helpful | 72% | 85% | 74% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 37% | 31% | 32% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 30% | 42% | 15% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 78% | 84% | 76% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 96% | 93% | 91% |
| Good experience of contacting | 59% | 73% | 55% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 34% | 57% | 28% |
| Waiting time was about right | 63% | 69% | 64% |
| Remote appointment | 16% | 26% | 23% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 88% | 87% | 90% |
| Treated with care and concern | 85% | 86% | 86% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 69% | 75% | 79% |
| Had all the information needed | 90% | 92% | 94% |
| Confidence and trust | 94% | 93% | 96% |
| Involved in decisions | 93% | 92% | 94% |
| Needs were met | 89% | 90% | 95% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 65% | 77% | 69% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 78% | 79% | 68% |
| Supported by local services | 62% | 70% | 65% |
| Discussed managing condition | 31% | 43% | 36% |
| Agreed a care plan | 32% | 46% | 28% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 96 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 6pm |
| Tuesday | 8am to 6pm |
| Wednesday | 8am to 6pm |
| Thursday | 8am to 6pm |
| Friday | 8am to 6pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 24 March 2026. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- The Thurnscoe Lift Building, Holly Bush Drive, Thurnscoe, Rotherham, S63 0LU
- Phone
- 01709 886354
- Website
- dearnevalleygrouppractice.co.uk
- 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
- Y00411 · NHS profile
Branch surgery
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- Goldthorpe Branch
- The Goldthorpe Lift Building, Goldthorpe Green, Goldthorpe, Rotherham, S63 9EH
Access and facilities
- Accessible toilets
- Baby-changing facilities
- Bus stop nearby
- Disability awareness and equality training for staff
- Disabled car parking
- Free NHS WiFi
- Free on-site car parking
- High-back waiting room chairs
- Lift
- Pharmacy
- Sign language interpreter available in-person
- Sign language interpreter available online
- Step-free access at entrances and exits
- Step-free access throughout
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
The five questions inspectors ask
| Is it safe? | Requires improvement |
| Is it effective? | Requires improvement |
| 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 | 16.0% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 8.4% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 4.3% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.9% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 17.9% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 18.3% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 20.8% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 72% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 71% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 57% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 86% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 68% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 51% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 62% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 41% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dearne Valley Group Practicethis surgery | – | 11 | 38% | 65% | Yes |
| Goldthorpe Medical CentreRotherham, S63 9EH | 1.2 miles | 18 | 51% | 66% | Yes |
| Hollygreen PracticeRotherham, S63 9EH | 1.2 miles | 5 | 47% | 54% | Yes |
| Lakeside SurgeryRotherham, S63 9EH | 1.2 miles | 48 | 77% | 75% | Yes |
| Garland House SurgeryBarnsley, S73 9JX | 2.7 miles | 41 | 53% | 78% | Yes |
| Park Green SurgeryPontefract, WF9 3AP | 3.1 miles | 48 | 59% | 83% | Yes |
| Langthwaite SurgeryPontefract, WF9 3AP | 3.3 miles | 42 | 56% | 74% | Yes |
| Market SurgeryRotherham, S63 7RA | 3.4 miles | 55 | 54% | 79% | Yes |
| Grimethorpe SurgeryBarnsley, S72 7NZ | 3.5 miles | 39 | 54% | 67% | Yes |
| Brierley Medical CentreBarnsley, S72 7NZ | 3.5 miles | 73 | 70% | 81% | Yes |
Lakeside Surgery is 1.2 miles away, scores 48 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Dearne Valley Group Practice taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Dearne Valley Group Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01709 886354.
How do patients rate Dearne Valley Group Practice?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 65% of patients at Dearne Valley Group Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 38% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 11 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Dearne Valley Group Practice?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Dearne Valley Group Practice as Requires improvement at its last published inspection (report published 24 June 2025).
What are the opening times of Dearne Valley Group Practice?
Reception is open Monday 8am to 6pm, Tuesday 8am to 6pm, Wednesday 8am to 6pm, Thursday 8am to 6pm, Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 24 March 2026. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Dearne Valley Group Practice?
Call 01709 886354 or visit its website, dearnevalleygrouppractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is The Thurnscoe Lift Building, Holly Bush Drive, Thurnscoe, Rotherham, S63 0LU.
Does Dearne Valley Group Practice have a branch surgery?
Yes. Dearne Valley Group Practice also runs Goldthorpe Branch (The Goldthorpe Lift Building, Goldthorpe Green, Goldthorpe, Rotherham, S63 9EH). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at Dearne Valley Group Practice?
Around 11,801 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.