GP surgery in Adwick le Street
Great North Medical Group
The Health Centre, Chestnut Avenue, Carcroft, Doncaster, DN6 8AG
Scores 42 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 75% of patients say their experience is good and 30% 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.
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 31
- Easy to get through on the phone5
- Easy to contact online42
- Good experience of getting in touch30
- Did not wait too long for the appointment67
Quality of care 59
- Patients rate the surgery as good36
- Patients got what they needed81
- Doctors and nurses listen51
- Patients trust the staff64
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done63
- Meets NHS clinical targets72
- Children vaccinated on time65
What patients say
99 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
30%
find the phone easy
well below the England average (57%)
75%
say their experience is good
about the England average (77%)
-6
change since last year
2025: 81% · 2026: 75%
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 | 30% | 57% | 34% |
| Easy to contact via website | 55% | 58% | 46% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 58% | 54% | 48% |
| Reception staff helpful | 81% | 85% | 81% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 30% | 31% | 43% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 21% | 42% | 23% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 81% | 84% | 83% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 92% | 93% | 94% |
| Good experience of contacting | 68% | 73% | 65% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 41% | 57% | 42% |
| Waiting time was about right | 77% | 69% | 64% |
| Remote appointment | 23% | 26% | 20% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 88% | 87% | 92% |
| Treated with care and concern | 85% | 86% | 88% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 75% | 75% | 81% |
| Had all the information needed | 92% | 92% | 97% |
| Confidence and trust | 95% | 93% | 98% |
| Involved in decisions | 95% | 92% | 95% |
| Needs were met | 95% | 90% | 93% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 75% | 77% | 81% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 84% | 79% | 81% |
| Supported by local services | 70% | 70% | 74% |
| Discussed managing condition | 40% | 43% | 42% |
| Agreed a care plan | 35% | 46% | 51% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 99 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
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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 8pm |
| Tuesday | 8am to 6pm |
| Wednesday | 8am to 6pm |
| Thursday | 8am to 6pm |
| Friday | 8am to 6pm |
| Saturday | 9am to 5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 17 August 2026. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- The Health Centre, Chestnut Avenue, Carcroft, Doncaster, DN6 8AG
- Phone
- 01302 723510
- Website
- greatnorthmedicalgroup.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Doncaster North West PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- C86001 · NHS profile
Branch surgery
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- Woodlands Site
- Princess Street, Woodlands, Doncaster, DN6 7LX
Access and facilities
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Wheelchair access
- Car parking
- Disabled parking
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
Good
overall, from the inspection published 5 May 2016
This rating is 10 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.
The five questions inspectors ask
| Is it safe? | Good |
| Is it effective? | Good |
| Is it caring? | Good |
| Is it responsive? | Outstanding |
| Is it well-led? | Good |
About the patients
NHS records for the people registered here
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 18.4% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 10.4% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 4.2% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.5% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 12.5% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 21.5% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 18.5% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 71% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 73% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 78% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 90% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 83% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 57% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 81% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 63% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great North Medical Groupthis surgery | – | 42 | 30% | 75% | Yes |
| The Lakeside PracticeDoncaster, DN6 0HZ | 2.7 miles | 24 | 40% | 72% | Yes |
| Askern Medical PracticeDoncaster, DN6 0HZ | 2.7 miles | 29 | 47% | 74% | Yes |
| The Ransome PracticeDoncaster, DN5 0JX | 2.7 miles | 27 | 62% | 79% | Yes |
| Petersgate Medical CentreDoncaster, DN5 9PQ | 2.9 miles | 69 | 60% | 84% | Yes |
| Don Valley HealthcareDoncaster, DN5 0AT | 3.0 miles | 82 | 79% | 87% | Yes |
| Scawsby Health Centre PracticeDoncaster, DN5 8QE | 3.3 miles | 28 | 52% | 68% | Yes |
| Park View SurgeryDoncaster, DN5 8DA | 4.4 miles | 49 | 71% | 81% | Yes |
| White Rose SurgeryPontefract, WF9 2RD | 4.5 miles | 57 | 66% | 82% | Yes |
| Frances Street Medical CentreDoncaster, DN1 1JS | 4.7 miles | 45 | 70% | 78% | Yes |
Petersgate Medical Centre is 2.9 miles away, scores 69 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Great North Medical Group taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Great North Medical Group was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01302 723510.
How do patients rate Great North Medical Group?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 75% of patients at Great North Medical Group said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 30% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 42 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Great North Medical Group?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Great North Medical Group as Good at its last published inspection (report published 5 May 2016).
What are the opening times of Great North Medical Group?
Reception is open Monday 8am to 8pm, Tuesday 8am to 6pm, Wednesday 8am to 6pm, Thursday 8am to 6pm, Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday 9am to 5pm, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 17 August 2026. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Great North Medical Group?
Call 01302 723510 or visit its website, greatnorthmedicalgroup.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is The Health Centre, Chestnut Avenue, Carcroft, Doncaster, DN6 8AG.
Does Great North Medical Group have a branch surgery?
Yes. Great North Medical Group also runs Woodlands Site (Princess Street, Woodlands, Doncaster, DN6 7LX). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at Great North Medical Group?
Around 16,768 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Doncaster North West 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.