GP surgery in Bradford
Dr Ia Gilkar & Partners
Kensington Street Health Centre, Whitefield Place, Bradford, BD8 9LB
Scores 70 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 86% of patients say their experience is good and 59% 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 57
- Easy to get through on the phone44
- Easy to contact online10
- Good experience of getting in touch46
- Did not wait too long for the appointment91
Quality of care 84
- Patients rate the surgery as good74
- Patients got what they needed63
- Doctors and nurses listen77
- Patients trust the staff68
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done98
- Meets NHS clinical targets95
- Children vaccinated on time65
What patients say
96 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
59%
find the phone easy
about the England average (57%)
86%
say their experience is good
well above the England average (77%)
+2
change since last year
2025: 84% · 2026: 86%
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 | 59% | 57% | 61% |
| Easy to contact via website | 37% | 58% | 51% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 53% | 54% | 43% |
| Reception staff helpful | 90% | 85% | 94% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 33% | 31% | 43% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 48% | 42% | 56% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 79% | 84% | 84% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 94% | 93% | 96% |
| Good experience of contacting | 74% | 73% | 82% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 70% | 57% | 70% |
| Waiting time was about right | 88% | 69% | 75% |
| Remote appointment | 26% | 26% | 36% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 93% | 87% | 91% |
| Treated with care and concern | 90% | 86% | 92% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 83% | 75% | 80% |
| Had all the information needed | 93% | 92% | 94% |
| Confidence and trust | 96% | 93% | 94% |
| Involved in decisions | 88% | 92% | 96% |
| Needs were met | 93% | 90% | 90% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 86% | 77% | 84% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 67% | 79% | 76% |
| Supported by local services | 72% | 70% | 62% |
| Discussed managing condition | 57% | 43% | 45% |
| Agreed a care plan | 56% | 46% | 64% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 96 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 | 8:30am to 6pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am to 6pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am to 6pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am to 6pm |
| Friday | 8:30am to 6pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 2 September 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Kensington Street Health Centre, Whitefield Place, Bradford, BD8 9LB
- Phone
- 01274 496433
- Website
- www.kensingtonstreetsurgery.co.uk/index.aspx?p=B83622
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Bradford City 6 PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- B83622 · NHS profile
Access and facilities
- Braille translation service
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Induction loop
- Signing service
- Step-free access
- Text relay
- Wheelchair access
- Baby changing facility
- Baby changing facility
- Car parking
- 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 May 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 | 11.3% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 13.1% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 2.6% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 11.4% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 22.9% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 20.5% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 72% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 88% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 81% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 91% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 87% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 55% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 83% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 89% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Ia Gilkar & Partnersthis surgery | – | 70 | 59% | 86% | Yes |
| Kensington PartnershipBradford, BD8 9LB | under 0.1 miles | 3 | 12% | 57% | Yes |
| Manor Medical PracticeBradford, BD8 9PB | 0.2 miles | 9 | 36% | 68% | Yes |
| Ashwell Medical CentreBradford, BD8 9DP | 0.4 miles | 30 | 64% | 70% | Yes |
| Picton Medical CentreBradford, BD8 9DW | 0.4 miles | 12 | 42% | 62% | Yes |
| The Lister SurgeryBradford, BD8 8RA | 0.6 miles | 46 | 60% | 76% | Yes |
| The City Medical PracticeBradford, BD8 8RA | 0.6 miles | 36 | 53% | 74% | Yes |
| Bilton Medical CentreBradford, BD8 8JT | 0.7 miles | 11 | 40% | 69% | Yes |
| Leylands Lane Medical PracticeBradford, BD9 5PZ | 0.8 miles | 12 | 41% | 66% | Yes |
| Park Grange Medical CentreBradford, BD7 2BL | 0.9 miles | 41 | 53% | 77% | Yes |
Common questions
Is Dr Ia Gilkar & Partners taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Dr Ia Gilkar & Partners was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01274 496433.
How do patients rate Dr Ia Gilkar & Partners?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 86% of patients at Dr Ia Gilkar & Partners said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 59% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 70 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Dr Ia Gilkar & Partners?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Dr Ia Gilkar & Partners as Good at its last published inspection (report published 2 May 2018).
What are the opening times of Dr Ia Gilkar & Partners?
Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 6pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 6pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 6pm, Thursday 8:30am to 6pm, Friday 8:30am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 2 September 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Dr Ia Gilkar & Partners?
Call 01274 496433 or visit its website, www.kensingtonstreetsurgery.co.uk/index.aspx?p=B83622. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Kensington Street Health Centre, Whitefield Place, Bradford, BD8 9LB.
How many patients are registered at Dr Ia Gilkar & Partners?
Around 4,225 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Bradford City 6 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.