GP surgery in Southey Green
Green Cross Group Practice
The Health Care Surgery, 63 Palgrave Road, Sheffield, S5 8GS
Scores 48 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 74% of patients say their experience is good and 56% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2017. 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 45
- Easy to get through on the phone40
- Easy to contact online34
- Good experience of getting in touch41
- Did not wait too long for the appointment60
Quality of care 51
- Patients rate the surgery as good31
- Patients got what they needed56
- Doctors and nurses listen54
- Patients trust the staff76
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done57
- Meets NHS clinical targets67
- Children vaccinated on time64
What patients say
120 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
56%
find the phone easy
about the England average (57%)
73%
say their experience is good
below the England average (77%)
-8
change since last year
2025: 82% · 2026: 74%
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 | 56% | 57% | 55% |
| Easy to contact via website | 51% | 58% | 56% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 40% | 54% | 67% |
| Reception staff helpful | 88% | 85% | 88% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 39% | 31% | 26% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 45% | 42% | 28% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 86% | 84% | 82% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 98% | 93% | 95% |
| Good experience of contacting | 72% | 73% | 80% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 68% | 57% | 70% |
| Waiting time was about right | 75% | 69% | 78% |
| Remote appointment | 25% | 26% | 27% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 89% | 87% | 85% |
| Treated with care and concern | 91% | 86% | 85% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 80% | 75% | 84% |
| Had all the information needed | 96% | 92% | 95% |
| Confidence and trust | 97% | 93% | 91% |
| Involved in decisions | 93% | 92% | 91% |
| Needs were met | 92% | 90% | 89% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 73% | 77% | 82% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 69% | 79% | 83% |
| Supported by local services | 65% | 70% | 62% |
| Discussed managing condition | 43% | 43% | 36% |
| Agreed a care plan | 43% | 46% | 56% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 120 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 | 8:15am to 6pm |
| Tuesday | 8:15am to 6pm |
| Wednesday | 8:15am to 6pm |
| Thursday | 8:15am to 3:30pm |
| Friday | 8:15am to 6pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 11 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- The Health Care Surgery, 63 Palgrave Road, Sheffield, S5 8GS
- Phone
- 0114 234 4729
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.thehealthcaresurgery.co.uk/index.html
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Sapa 5 PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- C88077 · NHS profile
Branch surgery
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- Dunninc Road Surgery
- 28 Dunninc Road, Sheffield, S5 0AE
Access and facilities
- Braille translation service
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Induction loop
- Signing service
- Step-free access
- Text relay
- Wheelchair access
- Baby changing facility
- Baby changing facility
- Car parking
- Cycle parking
- Disabled parking
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
Good
overall, from the inspection published 3 October 2017
This rating is 8 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? | Good |
| Is it well-led? | Good |
About the patients
NHS records for the people registered here
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 17.5% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 9.9% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 4.3% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.6% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 21.4% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 19.9% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 19.5% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 72% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 75% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 69% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 88% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 76% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 57% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 74% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 72% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Cross Group Practicethis surgery | – | 48 | 56% | 74% | Yes |
| Southey Green Medical CentreSheffield, S5 7QB | 0.5 miles | 11 | 41% | 70% | Yes |
| Buchanan Road SurgerySheffield, S5 8AL | 0.7 miles | 23 | 39% | 71% | Yes |
| Foxhill Medical CentreSheffield, S6 1GA | 0.8 miles | 42 | 58% | 75% | Yes |
| Norwood Medical CentreSheffield, S5 7HD | 1.0 miles | 56 | 52% | 81% | Yes |
| Elm Lane SurgerySheffield, S5 7TW | 1.1 miles | 55 | 72% | 84% | Yes |
| Tramways and Middlewood Medical CentresSheffield, S6 1TT | 1.1 miles | 48 | 42% | 79% | Yes |
| Far Lane Medical CentreSheffield, S6 4FA | 1.2 miles | 73 | 57% | 93% | Yes |
| Grenoside SurgerySheffield, S35 8NX | 1.2 miles | 59 | 51% | 75% | Yes |
| Barnsley Road SurgerySheffield, S5 0QJ | 1.3 miles | 26 | 50% | 68% | Yes |
Far Lane Medical Centre is 1.2 miles away, scores 73 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Green Cross Group Practice taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Green Cross Group Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0114 234 4729.
How do patients rate Green Cross Group Practice?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 74% of patients at Green Cross Group Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 56% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 48 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Green Cross Group Practice?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Green Cross Group Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 3 October 2017).
What are the opening times of Green Cross Group Practice?
Reception is open Monday 8:15am to 6pm, Tuesday 8:15am to 6pm, Wednesday 8:15am to 6pm, Thursday 8:15am to 3:30pm, Friday 8:15am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 11 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Green Cross Group Practice?
Call 0114 234 4729 or visit its website, www.thehealthcaresurgery.co.uk/index.html. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is The Health Care Surgery, 63 Palgrave Road, Sheffield, S5 8GS.
Does Green Cross Group Practice have a branch surgery?
Yes. Green Cross Group Practice also runs Dunninc Road Surgery (28 Dunninc Road, Sheffield, S5 0AE). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at Green Cross Group Practice?
Around 7,905 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Sapa 5 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.