GP surgery in Sheffield

Devonshire Green Medical Centre

126 Devonshire Street, Sheffield, S3 7SF

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good9,241 patients

Scores 26 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 71% of patients say their experience is good and 58% 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.

Below average Scores higher than 26% of GP surgeries in England. 60th of 67 in Sheffield Based on 122 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 36

  • Easy to get through on the phone42
  • Easy to contact online22
  • Good experience of getting in touch44
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment36

Quality of care 16

  • Patients rate the surgery as good25
  • Patients got what they needed44
  • Doctors and nurses listen35
  • Patients trust the staff25
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done1
  • Meets NHS clinical targets13
  • Children vaccinated on time5

What patients say

122 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

58%

find the phone easy

about the England average (57%)

71%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

+8

change since last year

2025: 63% · 2026: 71%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone51%
Had their call answered straight away14%
Gave up or got no answer3%
Knew what would happen next straight away53%

The appointment

Were seen the same day19%
Waited more than a week33%
Were seen face to face71%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)50%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 58% 57% 46%
Easy to contact via website 45% 58% 39%
Easy to contact via NHS App 33% 54% 34%
Reception staff helpful 84% 85% 81%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 20% 31% 41%
Sees preferred clinician 46% 42% 22%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 72% 84% 78%
Next steps within 2 days 93% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 74% 73% 64%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 57% 57% 60%
Waiting time was about right 67% 69% 52%
Remote appointment 29% 26% 28%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 86% 87% 82%
Treated with care and concern 86% 86% 77%
Considered mental wellbeing 77% 75% 74%
Had all the information needed 93% 92% 94%
Confidence and trust 90% 93% 93%
Involved in decisions 91% 92% 97%
Needs were met 90% 90% 89%
Overall
Overall experience good 71% 77% 63%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 70% 79% 67%
Supported by local services 52% 70% 76%
Discussed managing condition 44% 43% 55%
Agreed a care plan 26% 46% 49%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 122 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8:30am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6pm
Tuesday8:30am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6pm
Wednesday8:30am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6pm
Thursday8:30am to noon
Friday8:30am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 13 April 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
126 Devonshire Street, Sheffield, S3 7SF
Phone
0114 272 0255
Website
www.devonshiregreenandhanover.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Heeley Plus PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C88076 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

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

Hanover Medical Centre
William Street, Sheffield, S10 2EB · 0114 2760813

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • 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 August 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

9,241registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
78.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension8.2%15.2%
Diabetes6.4%7.9%
Asthma5.1%6.6%
COPD1.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.8%3.0%
Depression14.4%14.3%
Obesity9.0%13.9%
Smoking16.8%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4941%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6458%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)62%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)75%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target66%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target50%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check61%78%
Asthma: annual review48%66%

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Devonshire Green Medical Centrethis surgery2658%71%Yes
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University Health Service Health Centre is 0.2 miles away, scores 64 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Devonshire Green Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Devonshire Green Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0114 272 0255.

How do patients rate Devonshire Green Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 71% of patients at Devonshire Green Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 58% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 26 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Devonshire Green Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Devonshire Green Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 2 August 2017).

What are the opening times of Devonshire Green Medical Centre?

Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6pm, Thursday 8:30am to noon, Friday 8:30am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 13 April 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Devonshire Green Medical Centre?

Call 0114 272 0255 or visit its website, www.devonshiregreenandhanover.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 126 Devonshire Street, Sheffield, S3 7SF.

Does Devonshire Green Medical Centre have a branch surgery?

Yes. Devonshire Green Medical Centre also runs Hanover Medical Centre (William Street, Sheffield, S10 2EB). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Devonshire Green Medical Centre?

Around 9,241 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Heeley Plus 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.