GP surgery in Rochdale

Dr GWD Bhima

1st Floor, Bevan House, Maclure Road, Rochdale, OL11 1DN

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good1,773 patients

Scores 96 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 96% of patients say their experience is good and 87% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2023. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 96% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 16 in Rochdale Based on 84 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 95

  • Easy to get through on the phone92
  • Easy to contact online88
  • Good experience of getting in touch89
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment89

Quality of care 94

  • Patients rate the surgery as good98
  • Patients got what they needed82
  • Doctors and nurses listen94
  • Patients trust the staff82
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done63
  • Meets NHS clinical targets64
  • Children vaccinated on time84

What patients say

84 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

87%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

96%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+12

change since last year

2025: 85% · 2026: 96%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone81%
Had their call answered straight away58%
Gave up or got no answer3%
Knew what would happen next straight away83%

The appointment

Were seen the same day41%
Waited more than a week14%
Were seen face to face80%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)67%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 87% 57% 85%
Easy to contact via website 76% 58% 51%
Easy to contact via NHS App 71% 54% 68%
Reception staff helpful 96% 85% 87%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 38% 31% 36%
Sees preferred clinician 61% 42% 61%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 87% 84% 81%
Next steps within 2 days 94% 93% 94%
Good experience of contacting 89% 73% 81%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 86% 57% 74%
Waiting time was about right 87% 69% 79%
Remote appointment 20% 26% 31%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 97% 87% 82%
Treated with care and concern 97% 86% 82%
Considered mental wellbeing 91% 75% 71%
Had all the information needed 100% 92% 95%
Confidence and trust 97% 93% 89%
Involved in decisions 95% 92% 88%
Needs were met 96% 90% 85%
Overall
Overall experience good 96% 77% 85%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 92% 79% 84%
Supported by local services 79% 70% 70%
Discussed managing condition 69% 43% 51%
Agreed a care plan 66% 46% 51%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 84 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 6 August 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
1st Floor, Bevan House, Maclure Road, Rochdale, OL11 1DN
Phone
01706 664150
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
The Bridge PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
P86002 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Disabled car parking
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Wheelchair access at entrances and exits
  • Wheelchair access throughout

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 25 September 2023

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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

1,773registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
79.5years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension16.3%15.2%
Diabetes12.7%7.9%
Asthma8.9%6.6%
COPD2.1%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.5%3.0%
Depression11.3%14.3%
Obesity20.5%13.9%
Smoking18.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4965%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6475%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)65%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target80%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target66%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check82%78%
Asthma: annual review71%66%

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Common questions

Is Dr GWD Bhima taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Dr GWD Bhima was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01706 664150.

How do patients rate Dr GWD Bhima?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 96% of patients at Dr GWD Bhima said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 87% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 96 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Dr GWD Bhima?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Dr GWD Bhima as Good at its last published inspection (report published 25 September 2023).

What are the opening times of Dr GWD Bhima?

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 6 August 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Dr GWD Bhima?

Call 01706 664150. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 1st Floor, Bevan House, Maclure Road, Rochdale, OL11 1DN.

How many patients are registered at Dr GWD Bhima?

Around 1,773 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of The Bridge 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.