GP surgery in Bentley
Don Valley Healthcare
128 High Street, Bentley, Doncaster, DN5 0AT
Scores 82 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 87% of patients say their experience is good and 79% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Outstanding in 2018. 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 76
- Easy to get through on the phone80
- Easy to contact online54
- Good experience of getting in touch75
- Did not wait too long for the appointment64
Quality of care 84
- Patients rate the surgery as good78
- Patients got what they needed51
- Doctors and nurses listen56
- Patients trust the staff51
- Inspection rating (Outstanding)98
- Health checks and screening done86
- Meets NHS clinical targets80
- Children vaccinated on time60
What patients say
114 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
79%
find the phone easy
well above the England average (57%)
87%
say their experience is good
well above the England average (77%)
+1
change since last year
2025: 86% · 2026: 87%
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 | 79% | 57% | 62% |
| Easy to contact via website | 60% | 58% | 46% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 65% | 54% | 49% |
| Reception staff helpful | 93% | 85% | 95% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 34% | 31% | 30% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 48% | 42% | 60% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 92% | 84% | 84% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 94% | 93% | 98% |
| Good experience of contacting | 84% | 73% | 83% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 58% | 57% | 72% |
| Waiting time was about right | 76% | 69% | 82% |
| Remote appointment | 26% | 26% | 24% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 89% | 87% | 93% |
| Treated with care and concern | 90% | 86% | 93% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 89% | 75% | 85% |
| Had all the information needed | 94% | 92% | 99% |
| Confidence and trust | 94% | 93% | 98% |
| Involved in decisions | 93% | 92% | 96% |
| Needs were met | 91% | 90% | 95% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 87% | 77% | 86% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 80% | 79% | 77% |
| Supported by local services | 77% | 70% | 84% |
| Discussed managing condition | 36% | 43% | 47% |
| Agreed a care plan | 48% | 46% | 46% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 114 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 | 7:30am to 7:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8am to 7:30pm |
| Thursday | 7:30am to 6pm |
| Friday | 8am to 6pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 20 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- 128 High Street, Bentley, Doncaster, DN5 0AT
- Phone
- 01302 874551
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.donvalleyhealthcare.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Doncaster North West PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- C86023 · NHS profile
Branch surgery
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- Sprotbrough Site
- Newton Lane, Doncaster, DN5 8DA
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
Outstanding
overall, from the inspection published 31 January 2018
This rating is 8 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.
The five questions inspectors ask
| Is it safe? | Good |
| Is it effective? | Outstanding |
| Is it caring? | Good |
| Is it responsive? | Outstanding |
| Is it well-led? | Outstanding |
About the patients
NHS records for the people registered here
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 16.2% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 8.5% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 7.5% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 2.6% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 2.6% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 17.2% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 19.3% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 17.8% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 77% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 80% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 77% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 91% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 84% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 60% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 89% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 72% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Don Valley Healthcarethis surgery | – | 82 | 79% | 87% | Yes |
| The Ransome PracticeDoncaster, DN5 0JX | 0.3 miles | 27 | 62% | 79% | Yes |
| Petersgate Medical CentreDoncaster, DN5 9PQ | 0.8 miles | 69 | 60% | 84% | Yes |
| Scawsby Health Centre PracticeDoncaster, DN5 8QE | 1.1 miles | 28 | 52% | 68% | Yes |
| Frances Street Medical CentreDoncaster, DN1 1JS | 1.7 miles | 45 | 70% | 78% | Yes |
| Kingthorne Group PracticeDoncaster, DN1 2EU | 1.7 miles | 59 | 67% | 74% | Yes |
| St Vincent Medical CentreDoncaster, DN1 2ET | 1.7 miles | 29 | 64% | 70% | Yes |
| Mount Group PracticeDoncaster, DN1 2JP | 1.7 miles | 30 | 55% | 75% | Yes |
| Park View SurgeryDoncaster, DN5 8DA | 1.8 miles | 49 | 71% | 81% | Yes |
| The Flying Scotsman Health CentreDoncaster, DN1 3AP | 1.8 miles | 14 | 63% | 66% | Yes |
Common questions
Is Don Valley Healthcare taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Don Valley Healthcare was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01302 874551.
How do patients rate Don Valley Healthcare?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 87% of patients at Don Valley Healthcare said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 79% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 82 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Don Valley Healthcare?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Don Valley Healthcare as Outstanding at its last published inspection (report published 31 January 2018).
What are the opening times of Don Valley Healthcare?
Reception is open Monday 8am to 6pm, Tuesday 7:30am to 7:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 7:30pm, Thursday 7:30am to 6pm, Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 20 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Don Valley Healthcare?
Call 01302 874551 or visit its website, www.donvalleyhealthcare.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 128 High Street, Bentley, Doncaster, DN5 0AT.
Does Don Valley Healthcare have a branch surgery?
Yes. Don Valley Healthcare also runs Sprotbrough Site (Newton Lane, Doncaster, DN5 8DA). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at Don Valley Healthcare?
Around 14,072 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Doncaster North West 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.