GP surgery in Rotherham

Greenside Surgery

Greenside, Greasbrough, Rotherham, S61 4PT

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good5,173 patients

Scores 49 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 78% of patients say their experience is good and 68% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2018. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 49% of GP surgeries in England. 7th of 16 in Rotherham Based on 138 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 50

  • Easy to get through on the phone61
  • Easy to contact online21
  • Good experience of getting in touch78
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment20

Quality of care 47

  • Patients rate the surgery as good44
  • Patients got what they needed24
  • Doctors and nurses listen38
  • Patients trust the staff52
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done82
  • Meets NHS clinical targets55
  • Children vaccinated on time77

What patients say

138 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

68%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

78%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

-5

change since last year

2025: 83% · 2026: 78%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone87%
Had their call answered straight away13%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away61%

The appointment

Were seen the same day21%
Waited more than a week53%
Were seen face to face67%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)70%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 68% 57% 80%
Easy to contact via website 44% 58% 38%
Easy to contact via NHS App 63% 54% 44%
Reception staff helpful 87% 85% 92%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 32% 31% 40%
Sees preferred clinician 44% 42% 45%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 93% 84% 88%
Next steps within 2 days 97% 93% 99%
Good experience of contacting 85% 73% 83%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 66% 57% 72%
Waiting time was about right 60% 69% 67%
Remote appointment 33% 26% 28%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 86% 87% 93%
Treated with care and concern 87% 86% 92%
Considered mental wellbeing 72% 75% 86%
Had all the information needed 90% 92% 97%
Confidence and trust 94% 93% 93%
Involved in decisions 91% 92% 91%
Needs were met 87% 90% 95%
Overall
Overall experience good 78% 77% 83%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 76% 79% 86%
Supported by local services 76% 70% 64%
Discussed managing condition 37% 43% 45%
Agreed a care plan 57% 46% 41%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 138 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 31 March 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Greenside, Greasbrough, Rotherham, S61 4PT
Phone
01709 560887
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.greensidesurgeryrotherham.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Rotherham Central North PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C87020 · 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
  • 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 13 December 2018

This rating is 7 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

5,173registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
79.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension23.4%15.2%
Diabetes9.5%7.9%
Asthma7.5%6.6%
COPD4.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease5.0%3.0%
Depression25.6%14.3%
Obesity21.0%13.9%
Smoking15.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4979%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6480%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)73%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)92%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target79%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target61%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check82%78%
Asthma: annual review73%66%

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Parkgate Medical Centre is 1.1 miles away, scores 84 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Greenside Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Greenside Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01709 560887.

How do patients rate Greenside Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 78% of patients at Greenside Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 68% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 49 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Greenside Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Greenside Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 13 December 2018).

What are the opening times of Greenside Surgery?

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 31 March 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Greenside Surgery?

Call 01709 560887 or visit its website, www.greensidesurgeryrotherham.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Greenside, Greasbrough, Rotherham, S61 4PT.

How many patients are registered at Greenside Surgery?

Around 5,173 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Rotherham Central North 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.