GP surgery in Sheffield

Gleadless Medical Centre

636 Gleadless Road, Sheffield, S14 1PQ

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good8,724 patients

Scores 39 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 72% 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 2016. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 39% of GP surgeries in England. 47th of 67 in Sheffield Based on 95 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 39

  • Easy to get through on the phone59
  • Easy to contact online76
  • Good experience of getting in touch32
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment20

Quality of care 41

  • Patients rate the surgery as good27
  • Patients got what they needed75
  • Doctors and nurses listen58
  • Patients trust the staff80
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done11
  • Meets NHS clinical targets36
  • Children vaccinated on time20

What patients say

95 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

66%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

72%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

-7

change since last year

2025: 79% · 2026: 72%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone58%
Had their call answered straight away9%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away60%

The appointment

Were seen the same day23%
Waited more than a week37%
Were seen face to face75%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)51%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 66% 57% 66%
Easy to contact via website 69% 58% 75%
Easy to contact via NHS App 66% 54% 67%
Reception staff helpful 74% 85% 78%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 38% 31% 38%
Sees preferred clinician 32% 42% 39%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 86% 84% 84%
Next steps within 2 days 92% 93% 86%
Good experience of contacting 69% 73% 66%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 66% 57% 60%
Waiting time was about right 60% 69% 55%
Remote appointment 25% 26% 37%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 89% 87% 91%
Treated with care and concern 91% 86% 87%
Considered mental wellbeing 80% 75% 84%
Had all the information needed 95% 92% 98%
Confidence and trust 97% 93% 96%
Involved in decisions 89% 92% 92%
Needs were met 95% 90% 90%
Overall
Overall experience good 72% 77% 79%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 89% 79% 59%
Supported by local services 75% 70% 53%
Discussed managing condition 49% 43% 45%
Agreed a care plan 37% 46% 45%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 95 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 11 July 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
636 Gleadless Road, Sheffield, S14 1PQ
Phone
0114 239 6687
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Heeley Plus PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C88019 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

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

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 11 August 2016

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

8,724registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
80.5years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension14.8%15.2%
Diabetes8.8%7.9%
Asthma7.8%6.6%
COPD2.9%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.8%3.0%
Depression21.0%14.3%
Obesity15.3%13.9%
Smoking22.6%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4957%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6467%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)58%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)82%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target69%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target48%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check83%78%
Asthma: annual review63%66%

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Norfolk Park Health Centre is 0.5 miles away, scores 79 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Gleadless Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Gleadless Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0114 239 6687.

How do patients rate Gleadless Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 72% of patients at Gleadless Medical Centre 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 39 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Gleadless Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Gleadless Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 11 August 2016).

What are the opening times of Gleadless 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 11 July 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Gleadless Medical Centre?

Call 0114 239 6687. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 636 Gleadless Road, Sheffield, S14 1PQ.

How many patients are registered at Gleadless Medical Centre?

Around 8,724 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Heeley Plus 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.