GP surgery in Leicester

Dr U K Roy

Fosse Family Practice, 16 Fosse Road South, Leicester, LE3 0QD

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good2,513 patients

Scores 87 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 93% of patients say their experience is good and 70% 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.

Excellent Scores higher than 87% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 42 in Leicester Based on 83 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 88

  • Easy to get through on the phone66
  • Easy to contact online75
  • Good experience of getting in touch92
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment92

Quality of care 81

  • Patients rate the surgery as good93
  • Patients got what they needed51
  • Doctors and nurses listen73
  • Patients trust the staff99
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done28
  • Meets NHS clinical targets54
  • Children vaccinated on time81

What patients say

83 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

70%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

93%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+9

change since last year

2025: 84% · 2026: 93%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone75%
Had their call answered straight away35%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away85%

The appointment

Were seen the same day16%
Waited more than a week14%
Were seen face to face83%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)73%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 70% 57% 87%
Easy to contact via website 69% 58% 60%
Easy to contact via NHS App 54% 54% 68%
Reception staff helpful 94% 85% 90%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 33% 31% 31%
Sees preferred clinician 62% 42% 62%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 87% 84% 89%
Next steps within 2 days 94% 93% 91%
Good experience of contacting 91% 73% 83%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 83% 57% 75%
Waiting time was about right 88% 69% 84%
Remote appointment 17% 26% 18%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 92% 87% 92%
Treated with care and concern 92% 86% 89%
Considered mental wellbeing 85% 75% 79%
Had all the information needed 94% 92% 99%
Confidence and trust 100% 93% 96%
Involved in decisions 93% 92% 93%
Needs were met 91% 90% 95%
Overall
Overall experience good 93% 77% 84%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 73% 79% 67%
Supported by local services 68% 70% 63%
Discussed managing condition 48% 43% 50%
Agreed a care plan 56% 46% 52%

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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 17 October 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Fosse Family Practice, 16 Fosse Road South, Leicester, LE3 0QD
Phone
0116 285 7329
Website
www.fossefamilypractice.com
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
City Care Alliance PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C82114 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 8 August 2018

This rating is 8 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?Good
Is it responsive?Good
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

2,513registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
80.5years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension12.2%15.2%
Diabetes7.9%7.9%
Asthma3.3%6.6%
COPD1.2%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.8%3.0%
Depression9.5%14.3%
Obesity6.0%13.9%
Smoking24.7%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4954%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6471%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)58%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)78%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target67%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target57%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check85%78%
Asthma: annual review75%66%

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Common questions

Is Dr U K Roy taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Dr U K Roy was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0116 285 7329.

How do patients rate Dr U K Roy?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 93% of patients at Dr U K Roy said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 70% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 87 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Dr U K Roy?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Dr U K Roy as Good at its last published inspection (report published 8 August 2018).

What are the opening times of Dr U K Roy?

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 17 October 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Dr U K Roy?

Call 0116 285 7329 or visit its website, www.fossefamilypractice.com. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Fosse Family Practice, 16 Fosse Road South, Leicester, LE3 0QD.

How many patients are registered at Dr U K Roy?

Around 2,513 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of City Care Alliance 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.