GP surgery in Huddersfield

Greenhead Family Doctors

15 Wentworth Street, Huddersfield, HD1 5PX

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good2,439 patients

Scores 86 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 90% of patients say their experience is good and 73% 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.

Excellent Scores higher than 86% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 24 in Huddersfield Based on 83 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 84

  • Easy to get through on the phone70
  • Easy to contact online90
  • Good experience of getting in touch75
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment84

Quality of care 83

  • Patients rate the surgery as good88
  • Patients got what they needed62
  • Doctors and nurses listen82
  • Patients trust the staff84
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done57
  • Meets NHS clinical targets94
  • Children vaccinated on time22

What patients say

83 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

73%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

90%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+14

change since last year

2025: 77% · 2026: 90%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone38%
Had their call answered straight away20%
Gave up or got no answer8%
Knew what would happen next straight away52%

The appointment

Were seen the same day32%
Waited more than a week23%
Were seen face to face76%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)56%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 73% 57% 58%
Easy to contact via website 78% 58% 67%
Easy to contact via NHS App 78% 54% 70%
Reception staff helpful 94% 85% 93%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 25% 31% 29%
Sees preferred clinician 41% 42% 40%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 83% 84% 87%
Next steps within 2 days 99% 93% 94%
Good experience of contacting 84% 73% 77%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 72% 57% 61%
Waiting time was about right 84% 69% 72%
Remote appointment 24% 26% 26%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 93% 87% 83%
Treated with care and concern 90% 86% 79%
Considered mental wellbeing 91% 75% 65%
Had all the information needed 98% 92% 91%
Confidence and trust 98% 93% 91%
Involved in decisions 92% 92% 89%
Needs were met 93% 90% 92%
Overall
Overall experience good 90% 77% 77%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 79% 79% 83%
Supported by local services 87% 70% 76%
Discussed managing condition 41% 43% 51%
Agreed a care plan 58% 46% 46%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 83 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8:30am to 6pm
Tuesday8:30am to 6pm
Wednesday8:30am to 6pm
Thursday8:30am to 6pm
Friday8:30am to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 5 September 2019. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
15 Wentworth Street, Huddersfield, HD1 5PX
Phone
01484 530834
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Tolson Care Partnership PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
B85060 · NHS profile

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
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 21 March 2017

This rating is 9 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

2,439registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
82.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension17.6%15.2%
Diabetes11.8%7.9%
Asthma6.8%6.6%
COPD1.9%1.9%
Coronary heart disease5.1%3.0%
Depression16.6%14.3%
Obesity14.3%13.9%
Smoking12.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4970%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6482%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)75%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)91%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target78%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target57%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check70%78%
Asthma: annual review63%66%

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Rose Medical Practice is under 0.1 miles away, scores 96 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Greenhead Family Doctors taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Greenhead Family Doctors was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01484 530834.

How do patients rate Greenhead Family Doctors?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 90% of patients at Greenhead Family Doctors said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 73% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 86 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Greenhead Family Doctors?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Greenhead Family Doctors as Good at its last published inspection (report published 21 March 2017).

What are the opening times of Greenhead Family Doctors?

Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 6pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 6pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 6pm, Thursday 8:30am to 6pm, Friday 8:30am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 5 September 2019. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Greenhead Family Doctors?

Call 01484 530834. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 15 Wentworth Street, Huddersfield, HD1 5PX.

How many patients are registered at Greenhead Family Doctors?

Around 2,439 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Tolson Care Partnership PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the West 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.