GP surgery in Manchester

Fallowfield Medical Centre

75 Ladybarn Lane, Fallowfield, Manchester, M14 6YL

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good3,804 patients

Scores 95 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 85% of patients say their experience is good and 92% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2024. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 95% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 47 in Manchester Based on 77 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 touch96
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment96

Quality of care 84

  • Patients rate the surgery as good69
  • Patients got what they needed97
  • Doctors and nurses listen94
  • Patients trust the staff98
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done76
  • Meets NHS clinical targets30
  • Children vaccinated on time16

What patients say

77 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

92%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

85%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+1

change since last year

2025: 84% · 2026: 85%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone65%
Had their call answered straight away38%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away56%

The appointment

Were seen the same day70%
Waited more than a week7%
Were seen face to face71%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)70%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 92% 57% 70%
Easy to contact via website 79% 58% 63%
Easy to contact via NHS App 72% 54% 45%
Reception staff helpful 97% 85% 92%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 43% 31% 48%
Sees preferred clinician 82% 42% 41%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 98% 84% 85%
Next steps within 2 days 98% 93% 92%
Good experience of contacting 94% 73% 85%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 86% 57% 76%
Waiting time was about right 92% 69% 95%
Remote appointment 29% 26% 32%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 96% 87% 89%
Treated with care and concern 96% 86% 94%
Considered mental wellbeing 88% 75% 88%
Had all the information needed 99% 92% 95%
Confidence and trust 100% 93% 96%
Involved in decisions 98% 92% 99%
Needs were met 99% 90% 99%
Overall
Overall experience good 85% 77% 84%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 77% 79% 79%
Supported by local services 81% 70% 74%
Discussed managing condition 67% 43% 50%
Agreed a care plan 61% 46% 60%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 77 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 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
75 Ladybarn Lane, Fallowfield, Manchester, M14 6YL
Phone
0161 224 4503
Website
fallowfieldmedicalcentre.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Withington & Fallowfield PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
P84639 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Parent and baby room
  • Pram park
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 13 May 2024

Read the inspection report

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

3,804registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
81.2years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension7.3%15.2%
Diabetes7.3%7.9%
Asthma4.6%6.6%
COPD0.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.2%3.0%
Depression14.0%14.3%
Obesity11.2%13.9%
Smoking14.4%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4953%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6472%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)81%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)82%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target88%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target64%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check89%78%
Asthma: annual review84%66%

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Common questions

Is Fallowfield Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Fallowfield Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0161 224 4503.

How do patients rate Fallowfield Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 85% of patients at Fallowfield Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 92% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 95 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Fallowfield Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Fallowfield Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 13 May 2024).

What are the opening times of Fallowfield Medical Centre?

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 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Fallowfield Medical Centre?

Call 0161 224 4503 or visit its website, fallowfieldmedicalcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 75 Ladybarn Lane, Fallowfield, Manchester, M14 6YL.

How many patients are registered at Fallowfield Medical Centre?

Around 3,804 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Withington & Fallowfield PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Greater Manchester 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.