GP surgery in Chapel Allerton

Diamond Medical Group

Rutland Lodge, Scott Hall Road, Leeds, LS7 3RA

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good20,136 patients

Scores 14 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 70% of patients say their experience is good and 50% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2016. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 14% of GP surgeries in England. 5th of 5 in Chapel Allerton Based on 101 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 12

  • Easy to get through on the phone28
  • Easy to contact online41
  • Good experience of getting in touch13
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment4

Quality of care 22

  • Patients rate the surgery as good22
  • Patients got what they needed37
  • Doctors and nurses listen40
  • Patients trust the staff46
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done29
  • Meets NHS clinical targets17
  • Children vaccinated on time18

What patients say

101 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

50%

find the phone easy

below the England average (57%)

70%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

-1

change since last year

2025: 72% · 2026: 70%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone42%
Had their call answered straight away4%
Gave up or got no answer4%
Knew what would happen next straight away52%

The appointment

Were seen the same day16%
Waited more than a week38%
Were seen face to face73%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)73%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 50% 57% 44%
Easy to contact via website 55% 58% 42%
Easy to contact via NHS App 49% 54% 37%
Reception staff helpful 77% 85% 77%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 32% 31% 30%
Sees preferred clinician 12% 42% 25%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 75% 84% 75%
Next steps within 2 days 86% 93% 94%
Good experience of contacting 60% 73% 64%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 50% 57% 50%
Waiting time was about right 46% 69% 63%
Remote appointment 27% 26% 29%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 86% 87% 85%
Treated with care and concern 85% 86% 81%
Considered mental wellbeing 76% 75% 67%
Had all the information needed 88% 92% 89%
Confidence and trust 93% 93% 93%
Involved in decisions 94% 92% 89%
Needs were met 89% 90% 93%
Overall
Overall experience good 70% 77% 72%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 81% 79% 75%
Supported by local services 73% 70% 73%
Discussed managing condition 55% 43% 45%
Agreed a care plan 42% 46% 52%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 101 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6pm
Tuesday8am to 6pm
Wednesday8am to 6pm
Thursday8am to 7pm
Friday8am to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 21 November 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Rutland Lodge, Scott Hall Road, Leeds, LS7 3RA
Phone
0113 203 4550
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Central North Leeds PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
B86019 · NHS profile

Branch surgeries

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

Carlton Gardens Surgery
27 Carlton Gardens, Leeds, LS7 1JL
Oakwood Surgery
Gledhow Rise, Leeds, LS8 4AA
Rutland Lodge Medical Practice
Rutland Lodge, Scott Hall Road, Leeds, LS7 3RA
Shadwell Medical Centre
137 Shadwell Lane, Leeds, LS17 8AE

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Step-free access
  • 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 24 August 2016

This rating is 10 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

Read the inspection report

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

20,136registered patients
Among the best offhow well off the local area is
82.2years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension13.3%15.2%
Diabetes8.1%7.9%
Asthma5.8%6.6%
COPD1.1%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.3%3.0%
Depression10.4%14.3%
Obesity13.2%13.9%
Smoking12.4%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4966%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6475%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)67%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)84%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target71%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target56%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check79%78%
Asthma: annual review60%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Diamond Medical Groupthis surgery1450%70%Yes
Allerton Medical CentreLeeds, LS7 4LF0.5 miles3053%72%Yes
Newton SurgeryLeeds, LS7 3JT0.7 miles4063%71%Yes
St Martins PracticeLeeds, LS7 4HZ0.7 miles3447%76%Yes
Meanwood Health CentreLeeds, LS6 4JN0.8 miles6860%86%Yes
Craven Road Medical PracticeLeeds, LS6 2RX0.9 miles8076%87%Yes
Woodhouse Medical PracticeLeeds, LS6 2SF1.0 miles7178%80%Yes
The North Leeds Medical PracticeLeeds, LS17 6PZ1.2 miles1240%67%Yes
Burton Croft SurgeryLeeds, LS6 2AF1.3 miles2637%74%Yes
Leeds Student Medical PracticeLeeds, LS2 9AE1.3 miles7178%81%Yes

Allerton Medical Centre is 0.5 miles away, scores 30 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Diamond Medical Group taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Diamond Medical Group was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0113 203 4550.

How do patients rate Diamond Medical Group?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 70% of patients at Diamond Medical Group said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 50% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 14 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Diamond Medical Group?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Diamond Medical Group as Good at its last published inspection (report published 24 August 2016).

What are the opening times of Diamond Medical Group?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6pm, Tuesday 8am to 6pm, Wednesday 8am to 6pm, Thursday 8am to 7pm, Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 21 November 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Diamond Medical Group?

Call 0113 203 4550. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Rutland Lodge, Scott Hall Road, Leeds, LS7 3RA.

Does Diamond Medical Group have a branch surgery?

Yes. Diamond Medical Group also runs Carlton Gardens Surgery (27 Carlton Gardens, Leeds, LS7 1JL) and Oakwood Surgery (Gledhow Rise, Leeds, LS8 4AA) and Rutland Lodge Medical Practice (Rutland Lodge, Scott Hall Road, Leeds, LS7 3RA) and Shadwell Medical Centre (137 Shadwell Lane, Leeds, LS17 8AE). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Diamond Medical Group?

Around 20,136 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Central North Leeds PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the West 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.