GP surgery in Ilkeston

Eden Surgery

Cavendish Road, Ilkeston, DE7 5AN

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good4,702 patients

Scores 97 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 94% of patients say their experience is good and 91% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2025. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 97% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 5 in Ilkeston Based on 93 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 98

  • Easy to get through on the phone96
  • Easy to contact online91
  • Good experience of getting in touch95
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment96

Quality of care 94

  • Patients rate the surgery as good95
  • Patients got what they needed92
  • Doctors and nurses listen89
  • Patients trust the staff65
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done70
  • Meets NHS clinical targets89
  • Children vaccinated on time78

What patients say

93 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

91%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

94%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

0

change since last year

2025: 94% · 2026: 94%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone90%
Had their call answered straight away17%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away84%

The appointment

Were seen the same day32%
Waited more than a week36%
Were seen face to face83%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)69%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 91% 57% 90%
Easy to contact via website 79% 58% 73%
Easy to contact via NHS App 72% 54% 73%
Reception staff helpful 95% 85% 96%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 38% 31% 38%
Sees preferred clinician 55% 42% 77%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 93% 84% 85%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 99%
Good experience of contacting 93% 73% 96%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 78% 57% 80%
Waiting time was about right 92% 69% 87%
Remote appointment 17% 26% 12%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 95% 87% 97%
Treated with care and concern 93% 86% 96%
Considered mental wellbeing 85% 75% 90%
Had all the information needed 95% 92% 98%
Confidence and trust 95% 93% 97%
Involved in decisions 96% 92% 92%
Needs were met 98% 90% 96%
Overall
Overall experience good 94% 77% 94%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 77% 79% 81%
Supported by local services 74% 70% 78%
Discussed managing condition 45% 43% 48%
Agreed a care plan 34% 46% 50%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 93 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 7 May 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Cavendish Road, Ilkeston, DE7 5AN
Phone
0115 944 4081
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.edensurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Erewash PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C81604 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 22 September 2025

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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

4,702registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
81.4years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension14.0%15.2%
Diabetes7.3%7.9%
Asthma10.3%6.6%
COPD2.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.1%3.0%
Depression14.2%14.3%
Obesity12.5%13.9%
Smoking12.0%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4981%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6484%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)68%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target76%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target47%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check89%78%
Asthma: annual review71%66%

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Common questions

Is Eden Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Eden Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0115 944 4081.

How do patients rate Eden Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 94% of patients at Eden Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 91% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 97 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Eden Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Eden Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 22 September 2025).

What are the opening times of Eden Surgery?

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 7 May 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Eden Surgery?

Call 0115 944 4081 or visit its website, www.edensurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Cavendish Road, Ilkeston, DE7 5AN.

How many patients are registered at Eden Surgery?

Around 4,702 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Erewash PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Derby and Derbyshire 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.