GP surgery in Charnwood

Dr MK Lakhani's Practice

Highgate Surgery, 5 Storer Close, Sileby, Loughborough, LE12 7UD

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good4,994 patients

Scores 67 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 89% of patients say their experience is good and 55% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2017. It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 67% of GP surgeries in England. 5th of 10 in Charnwood Based on 100 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 58

  • Easy to get through on the phone38
  • Easy to contact online12
  • Good experience of getting in touch64
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment82

Quality of care 76

  • Patients rate the surgery as good84
  • Patients got what they needed54
  • Doctors and nurses listen52
  • Patients trust the staff35
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done69
  • Meets NHS clinical targets93
  • Children vaccinated on time98

What patients say

100 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

55%

find the phone easy

about the England average (57%)

89%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+12

change since last year

2025: 77% · 2026: 89%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone84%
Had their call answered straight away6%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away68%

The appointment

Were seen the same day44%
Waited more than a week25%
Were seen face to face74%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)48%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 55% 57% 47%
Easy to contact via website 38% 58% 50%
Easy to contact via NHS App 58% 54% 68%
Reception staff helpful 83% 85% 85%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 48% 31% 46%
Sees preferred clinician 41% 42% 48%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 89% 84% 83%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 80% 73% 69%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 38% 57% 42%
Waiting time was about right 83% 69% 84%
Remote appointment 26% 26% 45%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 88% 87% 89%
Treated with care and concern 89% 86% 86%
Considered mental wellbeing 78% 75% 71%
Had all the information needed 95% 92% 93%
Confidence and trust 92% 93% 92%
Involved in decisions 95% 92% 96%
Needs were met 92% 90% 92%
Overall
Overall experience good 89% 77% 77%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 70% 79% 81%
Supported by local services 71% 70% 67%
Discussed managing condition 53% 43% 47%
Agreed a care plan 56% 46% 61%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 100 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 1pm
Friday8am to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 5 November 2019. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Highgate Surgery, 5 Storer Close, Sileby, Loughborough, LE12 7UD
Phone
01509 816364
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.highgatemedicalcentre.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Soar Valley PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C82644 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Parent and baby room
  • Pram park
  • 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 28 April 2017

This rating is 9 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

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The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Good
Is it effective?Good
Is it caring?Outstanding
Is it responsive?Good
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

4,994registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
84.5years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension15.3%15.2%
Diabetes9.2%7.9%
Asthma7.1%6.6%
COPD1.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.4%3.0%
Depression21.1%14.3%
Obesity17.7%13.9%
Smoking13.4%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4981%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6486%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)71%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)92%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target73%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target57%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check75%78%
Asthma: annual review61%66%

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The Banks Surgery is 0.2 miles away, scores 94 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Dr MK Lakhani's Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Dr MK Lakhani's Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01509 816364.

How do patients rate Dr MK Lakhani's Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 89% of patients at Dr MK Lakhani's Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 55% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 67 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 MK Lakhani's Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Dr MK Lakhani's Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 28 April 2017).

What are the opening times of Dr MK Lakhani's Practice?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6pm, Tuesday 8am to 6pm, Wednesday 8am to 6pm, Thursday 8am to 1pm, Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 5 November 2019. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Dr MK Lakhani's Practice?

Call 01509 816364 or visit its website, www.highgatemedicalcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Highgate Surgery, 5 Storer Close, Sileby, Loughborough, LE12 7UD.

How many patients are registered at Dr MK Lakhani's Practice?

Around 4,994 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Soar Valley PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland 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.