GP surgery in Derbyshire Dales

Eyam Surgery

The Surgery, Church Street, Eyam, Hope Valley, S32 5QH

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good3,607 patients

Scores 97 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 96% of patients say their experience is good and 90% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2023. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 97% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 6 in Derbyshire Dales Based on 128 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 94

  • Easy to get through on the phone94
  • Easy to contact online79
  • Good experience of getting in touch88
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment85

Quality of care 98

  • Patients rate the surgery as good97
  • Patients got what they needed81
  • Doctors and nurses listen98
  • Patients trust the staff88
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done86
  • Meets NHS clinical targets98
  • Children vaccinated on time80

What patients say

128 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

90%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

96%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+5

change since last year

2025: 90% · 2026: 96%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone78%
Had their call answered straight away51%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away84%

The appointment

Were seen the same day23%
Waited more than a week42%
Were seen face to face75%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)67%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 90% 57% 94%
Easy to contact via website 71% 58% 73%
Easy to contact via NHS App 81% 54% 76%
Reception staff helpful 95% 85% 97%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 30% 31% 30%
Sees preferred clinician 77% 42% 70%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 95% 84% 98%
Next steps within 2 days 98% 93% 98%
Good experience of contacting 89% 73% 98%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 78% 57% 77%
Waiting time was about right 85% 69% 84%
Remote appointment 26% 26% 18%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 98% 87% 97%
Treated with care and concern 97% 86% 95%
Considered mental wellbeing 79% 75% 86%
Had all the information needed 98% 92% 99%
Confidence and trust 98% 93% 99%
Involved in decisions 97% 92% 99%
Needs were met 95% 90% 97%
Overall
Overall experience good 96% 77% 90%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 91% 79% 87%
Supported by local services 86% 70% 84%
Discussed managing condition 48% 43% 44%
Agreed a care plan 48% 46% 33%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 128 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 24 October 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
The Surgery, Church Street, Eyam, Hope Valley, S32 5QH
Phone
01433 630836
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.eyamsurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Derbyshire Dales PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C81039 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.

Bradwell Surgery
Bank Cottage, Netherside, Bradwell, Hope Valley, S33 9JL

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • Documents available in large print
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Free public WiFi
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • High-back waiting room chairs
  • Sign language interpreter available online
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Step-free access throughout

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 6 January 2023

Read the inspection report

The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Requires improvement
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

3,607registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
85.2years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension20.9%15.2%
Diabetes7.7%7.9%
Asthma7.1%6.6%
COPD2.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.7%3.0%
Depression13.7%14.3%
Obesity15.4%13.9%
Smoking7.3%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4981%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6484%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)69%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)91%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target77%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target69%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check90%78%
Asthma: annual review70%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Eyam Surgerythis surgery9790%96%Yes
Baslow Health CentreBakewell, DE45 1SP3.5 miles9184%85%Yes
Peak & Dales Medical PartnershipBakewell, DE45 1ED5.0 miles6267%81%Yes
Evelyn Medical CentreHope Valley, S33 6RJ5.4 miles9783%97%Yes
Steel City General PracticeSheffield, S17 4DR6.3 miles2667%70%Yes
Stubley Medical CentreDronfield, S18 8QY6.9 miles9384%91%Yes
Dronfield Medical PracticeDronfield, S18 1PY8.3 miles8065%84%Yes
Falkland House SurgerySheffield, S11 7PL8.4 miles9890%91%Yes
Nethergreen SurgerySheffield, S11 7EJ8.4 miles8659%90%Yes
Greystones Medical CentreSheffield, S11 7BJ8.7 miles9895%94%Yes

Common questions

Is Eyam Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Eyam Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01433 630836.

How do patients rate Eyam Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 96% of patients at Eyam Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 90% 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 Eyam Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Eyam Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 6 January 2023).

What are the opening times of Eyam 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 24 October 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Eyam Surgery?

Call 01433 630836 or visit its website, www.eyamsurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is The Surgery, Church Street, Eyam, Hope Valley, S32 5QH.

Does Eyam Surgery have a branch surgery?

Yes. Eyam Surgery also runs Bradwell Surgery (Bank Cottage, Netherside, Bradwell, Hope Valley, S33 9JL). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Eyam Surgery?

Around 3,607 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Derbyshire Dales 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.