GP surgery in Prestwich

Greyland Medical Centre

468 Bury Old Road, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 1NL

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good1,819 patients

Scores 52 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 77% of patients say their experience is good and 90% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2026. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 52% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 6 in Prestwich Based on 85 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 69

  • Easy to get through on the phone94
  • Easy to contact online16
  • Good experience of getting in touch60
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment59

Quality of care 27

  • Patients rate the surgery as good42
  • Patients got what they needed46
  • Doctors and nurses listen25
  • Patients trust the staff67
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done0
  • Meets NHS clinical targets0
  • Children vaccinated on time1

What patients say

85 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

90%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

77%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

0

change since last year

2025: 77% · 2026: 77%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone88%
Had their call answered straight away60%
Gave up or got no answer4%
Knew what would happen next straight away73%

The appointment

Were seen the same day17%
Waited more than a week18%
Were seen face to face48%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)71%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 90% 57% 82%
Easy to contact via website 42% 58% 26%
Easy to contact via NHS App 68% 54% 53%
Reception staff helpful 89% 85% 87%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 51% 31% 37%
Sees preferred clinician 85% 42% 79%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 91% 84% 89%
Next steps within 2 days 87% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 79% 73% 80%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 68% 57% 73%
Waiting time was about right 75% 69% 76%
Remote appointment 52% 26% 55%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 83% 87% 83%
Treated with care and concern 85% 86% 86%
Considered mental wellbeing 67% 75% 72%
Had all the information needed 89% 92% 90%
Confidence and trust 95% 93% 87%
Involved in decisions 94% 92% 87%
Needs were met 91% 90% 89%
Overall
Overall experience good 77% 77% 77%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 84% 79% 83%
Supported by local services 59% 70% 67%
Discussed managing condition 42% 43% 46%
Agreed a care plan 44% 46% 57%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 85 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 7:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 13 February 2018. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
468 Bury Old Road, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 1NL
Phone
0161 798 9818
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Prestwich PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
P83027 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Children’s play area
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 10 August 2026

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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

1,819registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
82.4years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension11.3%15.2%
Diabetes7.1%7.9%
Asthma4.6%6.6%
COPD0.2%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.6%3.0%
Depression5.7%14.3%
Obesity12.2%13.9%
Smoking11.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4965%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6480%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)42%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)85%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target49%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target72%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check55%78%
Asthma: annual review24%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Greyland Medical Centrethis surgery5290%77%Yes
The Birches Medical CentreManchester, M25 2GN0.2 miles8379%90%Yes
Fairfax Group PracticeManchester, M25 1BT0.4 miles4052%73%Yes
Longfield Medical PracticeManchester, M25 1BT0.4 miles3336%67%Yes
Whittaker Lane Medical CentreManchester, M25 1EX0.7 miles928%59%Yes
The Uplands Medical PracticeManchester, M45 8GH1.1 miles1353%72%Yes
St Gabriel's Medical CentreManchester, M25 0HT1.2 miles4260%68%Yes
The Elms Medical CentreManchester, M45 7FD1.3 miles2750%71%Yes
Unsworth Medical CentreBury, BL9 8JR1.6 miles7082%84%Yes
Reut Medical PracticeSalford, M7 4NX2.2 miles2647%77%Yes

The Birches Medical Centre is 0.2 miles away, scores 83 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Greyland Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Greyland Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0161 798 9818.

How do patients rate Greyland Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 77% of patients at Greyland Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 90% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 52 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Greyland Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Greyland Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 10 August 2026).

What are the opening times of Greyland Medical Centre?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 7:30pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 13 February 2018. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Greyland Medical Centre?

Call 0161 798 9818. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 468 Bury Old Road, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 1NL.

How many patients are registered at Greyland Medical Centre?

Around 1,819 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Prestwich 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.