GP surgery in Doncaster

Field Road Surgery

Field Road, Stainforth, Doncaster, DN7 5AF

Taking on new patients9,428 patients

Scores 12 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 55% of patients say their experience is good and 50% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 12% of GP surgeries in England. 21st of 24 in Doncaster Based on 81 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 30

  • Easy to get through on the phone28
  • Easy to contact online22
  • Good experience of getting in touch15
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment63

Quality of care 1

  • Patients rate the surgery as good3
  • Patients got what they needed14
  • Doctors and nurses listen1
  • Patients trust the staff4
  • Inspection rating (Not rated)
  • Health checks and screening done57
  • Meets NHS clinical targets5
  • Children vaccinated on time29

What patients say

81 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

50%

find the phone easy

below the England average (57%)

55%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

+6

change since last year

2025: 49% · 2026: 55%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone80%
Had their call answered straight away8%
Gave up or got no answer7%
Knew what would happen next straight away80%

The appointment

Were seen the same day40%
Waited more than a week21%
Were seen face to face84%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)62%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 50% 57% 25%
Easy to contact via website 45% 58% 33%
Easy to contact via NHS App 58% 54% 53%
Reception staff helpful 74% 85% 78%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 25% 31% 33%
Sees preferred clinician 13% 42% 24%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 70% 84% 70%
Next steps within 2 days 100% 93% 89%
Good experience of contacting 61% 73% 45%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 52% 57% 45%
Waiting time was about right 76% 69% 68%
Remote appointment 16% 26% 22%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 68% 87% 70%
Treated with care and concern 71% 86% 68%
Considered mental wellbeing 52% 75% 60%
Had all the information needed 87% 92% 82%
Confidence and trust 83% 93% 82%
Involved in decisions 77% 92% 82%
Needs were met 84% 90% 78%
Overall
Overall experience good 55% 77% 49%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 79% 79% 78%
Supported by local services 51% 70% 63%
Discussed managing condition 28% 43% 35%
Agreed a care plan 44% 46% 55%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 81 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6pm
Tuesday8am to 6pm
Wednesday8am to 6pm
Thursday8am to 6pm
Friday8am to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 23 July 2018. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Field Road, Stainforth, Doncaster, DN7 5AF
Phone
01302 841202
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Doncaster East PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C86037 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

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

The Surgery
Stainforth Road, Barnby Dun, Doncaster, DN3 1AA

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

No inspection rating has been published for this surgery.

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

9,428registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
79.6years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension18.5%15.2%
Diabetes10.9%7.9%
Asthma6.9%6.6%
COPD3.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.7%3.0%
Depression18.1%14.3%
Obesity18.7%13.9%
Smoking19.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4966%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6469%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)80%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)88%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target82%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target61%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check73%78%
Asthma: annual review65%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Field Road Surgerythis surgery1250%55%Yes
Hatfield Health CentreDoncaster, DN7 6JH2.0 miles4537%79%Yes
Dunsville Medical CentreDoncaster, DN7 4BY2.6 miles8076%85%Yes
Northfield SurgeryDoncaster, DN8 4BQ2.8 miles225%53%Yes
Thorne Moor Medical PracticeDoncaster, DN8 4BQ2.8 miles1723%72%Yes
Asa Medical GroupDoncaster, DN3 2DB4.4 miles825%69%Yes
White House Farm Medical CentreDoncaster, DN3 3AH4.6 miles2024%70%Yes
Askern Medical PracticeDoncaster, DN6 0HZ5.0 miles2947%74%Yes
The Lakeside PracticeDoncaster, DN6 0HZ5.0 miles2440%72%Yes
The Ransome PracticeDoncaster, DN5 0JX5.9 miles2762%79%Yes

Hatfield Health Centre is 2.0 miles away, scores 45 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Field Road Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Field Road Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01302 841202.

How do patients rate Field Road Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 55% of patients at Field Road Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 50% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 12 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What are the opening times of Field Road Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6pm, Tuesday 8am to 6pm, Wednesday 8am to 6pm, Thursday 8am to 6pm, Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 23 July 2018. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Field Road Surgery?

Call 01302 841202. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Field Road, Stainforth, Doncaster, DN7 5AF.

Does Field Road Surgery have a branch surgery?

Yes. Field Road Surgery also runs The Surgery (Stainforth Road, Barnby Dun, Doncaster, DN3 1AA). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Field Road Surgery?

Around 9,428 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Doncaster East 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.