GP surgery in Rochdale
Dr A Hamid
2nd Floor Nye Bevan House, Maclure Road, Rochdale, OL11 1DN
Scores 18 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 62% of patients say their experience is good and 60% 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.
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 22
- Easy to get through on the phone46
- Easy to contact online30
- Good experience of getting in touch31
- Did not wait too long for the appointment6
Quality of care 17
- Patients rate the surgery as good9
- Patients got what they needed4
- Doctors and nurses listen2
- Patients trust the staff6
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done94
- Meets NHS clinical targets77
- Children vaccinated on time89
What patients say
81 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
60%
find the phone easy
above the England average (57%)
62%
say their experience is good
well below the England average (77%)
0
change since last year
2025: 63% · 2026: 62%
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 | 60% | 57% | 68% |
| Easy to contact via website | 49% | 58% | 70% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 63% | 54% | 73% |
| Reception staff helpful | 65% | 85% | 73% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 38% | 31% | 51% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 22% | 42% | 42% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 87% | 84% | 71% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 79% | 93% | 84% |
| Good experience of contacting | 69% | 73% | 65% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 44% | 57% | 65% |
| Waiting time was about right | 49% | 69% | 44% |
| Remote appointment | 17% | 26% | 35% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 71% | 87% | 81% |
| Treated with care and concern | 73% | 86% | 82% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 63% | 75% | 71% |
| Had all the information needed | 85% | 92% | 93% |
| Confidence and trust | 84% | 93% | 88% |
| Involved in decisions | 85% | 92% | 90% |
| Needs were met | 80% | 90% | 88% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 62% | 77% | 63% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 53% | 79% | 64% |
| Supported by local services | 40% | 70% | 58% |
| Discussed managing condition | 45% | 43% | 69% |
| Agreed a care plan | 56% | 46% | 65% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 81 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 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 |
Confirmed by the surgery on 12 August 2019. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- 2nd Floor Nye Bevan House, Maclure Road, Rochdale, OL11 1DN
- Phone
- 01706 396210
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Canalside PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- P86614 · NHS profile
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
Good
overall, from the inspection published 16 February 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? | Good |
| 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 | 11.1% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 15.8% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.0% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 8.2% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 24.5% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 11.0% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 72% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 89% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 79% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 92% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 88% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 49% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 95% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 83% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr A Hamidthis surgery | – | 18 | 60% | 62% | Yes |
| Dr GWD BhimaRochdale, OL11 1DN | under 0.1 miles | 96 | 87% | 96% | Yes |
| The Dale Medical PracticeRochdale, OL11 1DN | under 0.1 miles | 51 | 71% | 77% | Yes |
| Dr MB Ghafoor & PartnersRochdale, OL11 1DN | under 0.1 miles | 32 | 52% | 68% | Yes |
| Wellfield Health CentreRochdale, OL11 1AD | 0.4 miles | 24 | 63% | 77% | Yes |
| Yorkshire St SurgeryRochdale, OL16 2DN | 0.6 miles | 58 | 58% | 81% | Yes |
| The Dawes Family PracticeRochdale, OL12 6RX | 0.7 miles | 37 | 46% | 76% | Yes |
| Ashworth Street SurgeryRochdale, OL12 6RT | 0.7 miles | 46 | 53% | 84% | Yes |
| Winter PressuresRochdale, OL16 4AT | 0.8 miles | – | – | – | – |
| The Kingsway PracticeRochdale, OL16 4AT | 0.8 miles | 84 | 80% | 92% | Yes |
Dr GWD Bhima is under 0.1 miles away, scores 96 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Dr A Hamid taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Dr A Hamid was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01706 396210.
How do patients rate Dr A Hamid?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 62% of patients at Dr A Hamid said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 60% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 18 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Dr A Hamid?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Dr A Hamid as Good at its last published inspection (report published 16 February 2018).
What are the opening times of Dr A Hamid?
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 12 August 2019. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Dr A Hamid?
Call 01706 396210. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 2nd Floor Nye Bevan House, Maclure Road, Rochdale, OL11 1DN.
How many patients are registered at Dr A Hamid?
Around 4,733 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Canalside 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.