GP surgery in Derbyshire Dales

Hannage Brook Medical Centre

Hannage Way, Wirksworth, Matlock, DE4 4JG

Taking on new patientsInspection: Outstanding8,975 patients

Scores 96 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 92% of patients say their experience is good and 84% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Outstanding in 2017. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 96% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 6 in Derbyshire Dales Based on 102 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 91

  • Easy to get through on the phone88
  • Easy to contact online88
  • Good experience of getting in touch88
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment77

Quality of care 98

  • Patients rate the surgery as good90
  • Patients got what they needed57
  • Doctors and nurses listen93
  • Patients trust the staff77
  • Inspection rating (Outstanding)98
  • Health checks and screening done94
  • Meets NHS clinical targets98
  • Children vaccinated on time98

What patients say

102 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

84%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

92%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+3

change since last year

2025: 89% · 2026: 92%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone68%
Had their call answered straight away8%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away72%

The appointment

Were seen the same day21%
Waited more than a week49%
Were seen face to face81%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)67%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 84% 57% 84%
Easy to contact via website 76% 58% 89%
Easy to contact via NHS App 67% 54% 74%
Reception staff helpful 97% 85% 98%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 35% 31% 33%
Sees preferred clinician 43% 42% 35%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 97% 84% 95%
Next steps within 2 days 93% 93% 100%
Good experience of contacting 89% 73% 94%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 83% 57% 86%
Waiting time was about right 81% 69% 73%
Remote appointment 19% 26% 21%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 96% 87% 97%
Treated with care and concern 96% 86% 91%
Considered mental wellbeing 77% 75% 84%
Had all the information needed 96% 92% 98%
Confidence and trust 97% 93% 99%
Involved in decisions 98% 92% 97%
Needs were met 92% 90% 93%
Overall
Overall experience good 92% 77% 89%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 80% 79% 90%
Supported by local services 78% 70% 81%
Discussed managing condition 45% 43% 46%
Agreed a care plan 67% 46% 52%

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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 21 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Hannage Way, Wirksworth, Matlock, DE4 4JG
Phone
01629 822434
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.hannagebrook.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Derbyshire Dales PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C81062 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Audio-descriptive for appointment announcements
  • Autism training for staff
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Cycle parking
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Free public WiFi
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • High-back waiting room chairs
  • Lift

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Outstanding

overall, from the inspection published 7 April 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?Outstanding
Is it effective?Outstanding
Is it caring?Outstanding
Is it responsive?Outstanding
Is it well-led?Outstanding

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

8,975registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
85.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension17.4%15.2%
Diabetes6.9%7.9%
Asthma8.8%6.6%
COPD1.9%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.4%3.0%
Depression14.3%14.3%
Obesity12.5%13.9%
Smoking11.3%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4980%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6481%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)74%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)91%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target79%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target66%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check93%78%
Asthma: annual review80%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Hannage Brook Medical Centrethis surgery9684%92%Yes
Crich Medical PracticeMatlock, DE4 5PB3.7 miles7568%90%Yes
Lime Grove Medical CentreMatlock, DE4 3FD4.3 miles9383%86%Yes
Riversdale SurgeryBelper, DE56 1AY5.2 miles8281%86%Yes
Credas MedicalMatlock, DE4 2EU5.8 miles9082%94%Yes
Whitemoor Medical CentreBelper, DE56 0JB5.8 miles6970%83%Yes
Ripley Medical CentreRipley, DE5 3HR7.2 miles1043%67%Yes
Appletree Medical PracticeBelper, DE56 4GG7.3 miles6057%87%Yes
Ivy Grove SurgeryRipley, DE5 3TH7.4 miles2537%59%Yes
Matlock and Ashover PracticeChesterfield, S45 0BA7.4 miles6164%79%Yes

Common questions

Is Hannage Brook Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Hannage Brook Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01629 822434.

How do patients rate Hannage Brook Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 92% of patients at Hannage Brook Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 84% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 96 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Hannage Brook Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Hannage Brook Medical Centre as Outstanding at its last published inspection (report published 7 April 2017).

What are the opening times of Hannage Brook Medical Centre?

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 21 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Hannage Brook Medical Centre?

Call 01629 822434 or visit its website, www.hannagebrook.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Hannage Way, Wirksworth, Matlock, DE4 4JG.

How many patients are registered at Hannage Brook Medical Centre?

Around 8,975 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Derbyshire Dales PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Derby and Derbyshire 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.