GP surgery in Manchester
Gorton Medical Centre
First Floor, Gorton Hub, 27 Garratt Way, Manchester, M18 8HE
Scores 10 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 70% of patients say their experience is good and 55% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). It is taking on new patients.
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 21
- Easy to get through on the phone38
- Easy to contact online45
- Good experience of getting in touch25
- Did not wait too long for the appointment10
Quality of care 3
- Patients rate the surgery as good22
- Patients got what they needed12
- Doctors and nurses listen17
- Patients trust the staff18
- Inspection rating (Not rated)–
- Health checks and screening done6
- Meets NHS clinical targets13
- Children vaccinated on time6
What patients say
92 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
55%
find the phone easy
about the England average (57%)
70%
say their experience is good
below the England average (77%)
-4
change since last year
2025: 74% · 2026: 70%
Getting in touch
The appointment
All survey questions, compared with England
| What patients said | This surgery | England | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting in touch | |||
| Easy to get through by phone | 55% | 57% | 47% |
| Easy to contact via website | 56% | 58% | 52% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 60% | 54% | 46% |
| Reception staff helpful | 76% | 85% | 76% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 34% | 31% | 28% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 23% | 42% | 19% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 84% | 84% | 70% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 84% | 93% | 91% |
| Good experience of contacting | 66% | 73% | 66% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 48% | 57% | 57% |
| Waiting time was about right | 53% | 69% | 50% |
| Remote appointment | 24% | 26% | 29% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 81% | 87% | 79% |
| Treated with care and concern | 83% | 86% | 83% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 81% | 75% | 76% |
| Had all the information needed | 89% | 92% | 88% |
| Confidence and trust | 89% | 93% | 90% |
| Involved in decisions | 82% | 92% | 90% |
| Needs were met | 84% | 90% | 86% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 70% | 77% | 74% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 74% | 79% | 79% |
| Supported by local services | 49% | 70% | 46% |
| Discussed managing condition | 41% | 43% | 37% |
| Agreed a care plan | 32% | 46% | 37% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 92 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.
What patients tell us
From people who use this surgery. Official data cannot tell you these things.
Tell us about this surgery
10 quick questions, one tap each, no sign-up. Your answers help the next person choosing a GP.
1 of 10Last time you needed a routine appointment, how long did you wait?
2 of 10When you last phoned, how long did it take to get through?
3 of 10How did you book your last appointment?
4 of 10Can you usually see the same GP?
5 of 10Was your last appointment on time?
6 of 10Are the reception staff helpful?
7 of 10Did the doctor or nurse listen to you?
8 of 10How easy is it to get a repeat prescription?
9 of 10Is parking easy?
10 of 10Would you recommend this surgery?
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Opening times and contact
| 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 |
Confirmed by the surgery on 25 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- First Floor, Gorton Hub, 27 Garratt Way, Manchester, M18 8HE
- Phone
- 0161 223 1113
- [email protected]
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Gorton and Levenshulme PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- P84028 · NHS profile
Access and facilities
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Induction loop
- Step-free access
- Wheelchair access
- Baby changing facility
- Parent and baby room
- Parent and child parking
- Baby changing facility
- Car parking
- Cycle 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
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 13.0% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 7.9% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 2.6% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 15.9% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 16.6% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 17.3% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 60% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 63% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 63% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 87% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 72% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 46% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 73% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 56% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorton Medical Centrethis surgery | – | 10 | 55% | 70% | Yes |
| Mount Road SurgeryManchester, M18 7BQ | 0.3 miles | 31 | 67% | 72% | Yes |
| Parkside SurgeryManchester, M12 5RU | 0.9 miles | 29 | 48% | 67% | Yes |
| Lime Square Medical CentreManchester, M11 1DA | 0.9 miles | 18 | 51% | 67% | Yes |
| Florence House Medical PracticeManchester, M11 1JG | 0.9 miles | 24 | 62% | 69% | Yes |
| Manchester Integrative Medical PracticeManchester, M13 0RR | 1.1 miles | 25 | 55% | 78% | Yes |
| Cornerstone Family PracticeManchester, M11 3AA | 1.2 miles | 12 | 46% | 71% | Yes |
| Dickenson Road Medical CentreManchester, M13 0WQ | 1.2 miles | 7 | 44% | 69% | Yes |
| New Bank HealthManchester, M12 4JE | 1.2 miles | 25 | 57% | 72% | Yes |
| Five Oaks Family PracticeManchester, M11 3BB | 1.2 miles | 42 | 61% | 77% | Yes |
Mount Road Surgery is 0.3 miles away, scores 31 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Gorton Medical Centre taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Gorton Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0161 223 1113.
How do patients rate Gorton Medical Centre?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 70% of patients at Gorton Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 55% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 10 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What are the opening times of Gorton 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 25 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Gorton Medical Centre?
Call 0161 223 1113. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is First Floor, Gorton Hub, 27 Garratt Way, Manchester, M18 8HE.
How many patients are registered at Gorton Medical Centre?
Around 10,380 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Gorton and Levenshulme 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.