GP surgery in York

Elvington Medical Practice

Elvington Surgery, York Road, Elvington, York, YO41 4DY

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good7,224 patientsOpen Saturdays

Scores 77 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 86% of patients say their experience is good and 66% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2015. It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 77% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 6 in York Based on 106 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 75

  • Easy to get through on the phone59
  • Easy to contact online81
  • Good experience of getting in touch75
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment73

Quality of care 76

  • Patients rate the surgery as good74
  • Patients got what they needed66
  • Doctors and nurses listen82
  • Patients trust the staff59
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done62
  • Meets NHS clinical targets82
  • Children vaccinated on time40

What patients say

106 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

66%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

86%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

0

change since last year

2025: 86% · 2026: 86%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone40%
Had their call answered straight away0%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away34%

The appointment

Were seen the same day23%
Waited more than a week36%
Were seen face to face87%
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 66% 57% 56%
Easy to contact via website 72% 58% 66%
Easy to contact via NHS App 68% 54% 57%
Reception staff helpful 92% 85% 88%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 29% 31% 31%
Sees preferred clinician 37% 42% 45%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 92% 84% 94%
Next steps within 2 days 83% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 84% 73% 86%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 61% 57% 55%
Waiting time was about right 79% 69% 76%
Remote appointment 13% 26% 17%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 93% 87% 96%
Treated with care and concern 91% 86% 94%
Considered mental wellbeing 81% 75% 86%
Had all the information needed 93% 92% 93%
Confidence and trust 95% 93% 96%
Involved in decisions 98% 92% 97%
Needs were met 93% 90% 95%
Overall
Overall experience good 86% 77% 86%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 71% 79% 94%
Supported by local services 63% 70% 76%
Discussed managing condition 42% 43% 45%
Agreed a care plan 14% 46% 29%

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6:30pm
Tuesday8am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 8pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
Saturday8am to 10am
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 26 October 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Elvington Surgery, York Road, Elvington, York, YO41 4DY
Phone
01904 608224
Website
www.elvingtonmedicalpractice.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
York East PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
B82081 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • 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 26 November 2015

This rating is 10 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

7,224registered patients
Among the best offhow well off the local area is
83.9years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension17.4%15.2%
Diabetes6.0%7.9%
Asthma7.7%6.6%
COPD1.2%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.0%3.0%
Depression16.1%14.3%
Obesity9.9%13.9%
Smoking5.0%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4977%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6479%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)68%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)83%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target73%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target60%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check61%78%
Asthma: annual review66%66%

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Common questions

Is Elvington Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Elvington Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01904 608224.

How do patients rate Elvington Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 86% of patients at Elvington Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 66% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 77 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Elvington Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Elvington Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 26 November 2015).

What are the opening times of Elvington Medical Practice?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 8pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday 8am to 10am, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 26 October 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Elvington Medical Practice?

Call 01904 608224 or visit its website, www.elvingtonmedicalpractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Elvington Surgery, York Road, Elvington, York, YO41 4DY.

How many patients are registered at Elvington Medical Practice?

Around 7,224 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of York East PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Humber and North 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.