GP surgery in Sheffield

Duke Medical Centre

28 Talbot Road, Sheffield, S2 2TD

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good8,304 patients

Scores 50 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 84% 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.

Average Scores higher than 50% of GP surgeries in England. 34th of 67 in Sheffield Based on 117 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 46

  • Easy to get through on the phone44
  • Easy to contact online66
  • Good experience of getting in touch50
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment40

Quality of care 54

  • Patients rate the surgery as good68
  • Patients got what they needed33
  • Doctors and nurses listen66
  • Patients trust the staff62
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done46
  • Meets NHS clinical targets29
  • Children vaccinated on time16

What patients say

117 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

59%

find the phone easy

about the England average (57%)

84%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

0

change since last year

2025: 84% · 2026: 84%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone53%
Had their call answered straight away12%
Gave up or got no answer5%
Knew what would happen next straight away59%

The appointment

Were seen the same day36%
Waited more than a week30%
Were seen face to face71%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)85%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 59% 57% 52%
Easy to contact via website 65% 58% 58%
Easy to contact via NHS App 50% 54% 64%
Reception staff helpful 87% 85% 83%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 43% 31% 30%
Sees preferred clinician 41% 42% 37%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 81% 84% 80%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 92%
Good experience of contacting 76% 73% 75%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 62% 57% 61%
Waiting time was about right 68% 69% 74%
Remote appointment 30% 26% 26%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 91% 87% 88%
Treated with care and concern 89% 86% 88%
Considered mental wellbeing 86% 75% 83%
Had all the information needed 97% 92% 94%
Confidence and trust 95% 93% 96%
Involved in decisions 93% 92% 91%
Needs were met 89% 90% 92%
Overall
Overall experience good 84% 77% 84%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 82% 79% 74%
Supported by local services 79% 70% 75%
Discussed managing condition 42% 43% 45%
Agreed a care plan 40% 46% 43%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 117 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday7am to 6pm
Tuesday7am to 6pm
Wednesday7am to 6pm
Thursday7:30am to 4pm
Friday8:30am to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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

Address
28 Talbot Road, Sheffield, S2 2TD
Phone
0114 272 0689
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.dukemedicalcentre.com
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Gpa1 PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C88030 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 6 July 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

8,304registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
79.9years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension12.9%15.2%
Diabetes7.9%7.9%
Asthma6.7%6.6%
COPD2.2%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.8%3.0%
Depression20.5%14.3%
Obesity13.6%13.9%
Smoking19.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4956%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6462%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)76%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)83%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target86%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target57%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check86%78%
Asthma: annual review75%66%

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Dovercourt Group Practice is 0.7 miles away, scores 70 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Duke Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Duke Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0114 272 0689.

How do patients rate Duke Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 84% of patients at Duke Medical Centre 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 50 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Duke Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Duke Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 6 July 2018).

What are the opening times of Duke Medical Centre?

Reception is open Monday 7am to 6pm, Tuesday 7am to 6pm, Wednesday 7am to 6pm, Thursday 7:30am to 4pm, Friday 8:30am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 5 December 2019. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Duke Medical Centre?

Call 0114 272 0689 or visit its website, www.dukemedicalcentre.com. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 28 Talbot Road, Sheffield, S2 2TD.

How many patients are registered at Duke Medical Centre?

Around 8,304 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Gpa1 PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the South 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.