GP surgery in Denton

Denton Medical Practice

100 Ashton Road, Denton, Manchester, M34 3JE

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good8,650 patients

Scores 15 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 69% of patients say their experience is good and 53% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2018. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 15% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 2 in Denton Based on 126 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 18

  • Easy to get through on the phone33
  • Easy to contact online57
  • Good experience of getting in touch17
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment10

Quality of care 16

  • Patients rate the surgery as good18
  • Patients got what they needed20
  • Doctors and nurses listen31
  • Patients trust the staff15
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done58
  • Meets NHS clinical targets21
  • Children vaccinated on time20

What patients say

126 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

53%

find the phone easy

below the England average (57%)

69%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

+8

change since last year

2025: 60% · 2026: 69%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone38%
Had their call answered straight away18%
Gave up or got no answer11%
Knew what would happen next straight away33%

The appointment

Were seen the same day22%
Waited more than a week38%
Were seen face to face65%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)57%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 53% 57% 41%
Easy to contact via website 61% 58% 47%
Easy to contact via NHS App 53% 54% 37%
Reception staff helpful 81% 85% 68%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 34% 31% 33%
Sees preferred clinician 36% 42% 40%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 81% 84% 71%
Next steps within 2 days 94% 93% 97%
Good experience of contacting 62% 73% 59%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 54% 57% 58%
Waiting time was about right 53% 69% 51%
Remote appointment 35% 26% 26%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 85% 87% 82%
Treated with care and concern 85% 86% 78%
Considered mental wellbeing 74% 75% 70%
Had all the information needed 84% 92% 88%
Confidence and trust 88% 93% 85%
Involved in decisions 87% 92% 84%
Needs were met 86% 90% 81%
Overall
Overall experience good 69% 77% 60%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 79% 79% 76%
Supported by local services 73% 70% 66%
Discussed managing condition 49% 43% 54%
Agreed a care plan 55% 46% 42%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 126 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 11 May 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
100 Ashton Road, Denton, Manchester, M34 3JE
Phone
0161 320 8788
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.dentonmedical.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Denton PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
P89018 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • 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 2 July 2018

This rating is 8 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

8,650registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
81.0years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension18.1%15.2%
Diabetes8.6%7.9%
Asthma8.0%6.6%
COPD3.1%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.8%3.0%
Depression23.5%14.3%
Obesity20.8%13.9%
Smoking17.3%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4970%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6473%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)72%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)91%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target78%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target59%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check84%78%
Asthma: annual review68%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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Denton Medical Practicethis surgery1553%69%Yes
Millgate Healthcare PartnershipManchester, M34 2AJ0.3 miles1447%68%Yes
Guide Bridge Medical PracticeManchester, M34 5HY0.8 miles430%61%Yes
HT PracticeAshton-under-Lyne, OL7 0NW1.3 miles3055%77%Yes
West End Medical CentreAshton-under-Lyne, OL7 0LH1.5 miles2747%81%Yes
The Brooke SurgeryHyde, SK14 1AT1.5 miles2146%64%Yes
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Clarendon Medical CentreHyde, SK14 2AQ1.5 miles4144%76%Yes
Town Hall SurgeryDukinfield, SK16 4LD1.6 miles7275%87%Yes
King Street Medical CentreDukinfield, SK16 4JZ1.6 miles7383%90%Yes

HT Practice is 1.3 miles away, scores 30 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Denton Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Denton Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0161 320 8788.

How do patients rate Denton Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 69% of patients at Denton Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 53% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 15 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Denton Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Denton Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 2 July 2018).

What are the opening times of Denton Medical Practice?

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 11 May 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Denton Medical Practice?

Call 0161 320 8788 or visit its website, www.dentonmedical.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 100 Ashton Road, Denton, Manchester, M34 3JE.

How many patients are registered at Denton Medical Practice?

Around 8,650 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Denton PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Greater Manchester 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.