GP surgery in Sheffield

Harold Street Medical Centre

2 Harold Street, Sheffield, S6 3QW

Taking on new patients2,603 patients

Scores 70 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 75% of patients say their experience is good and 76% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 70% of GP surgeries in England. 18th of 67 in Sheffield Based on 87 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 90

  • Easy to get through on the phone76
  • Easy to contact online90
  • Good experience of getting in touch86
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment87

Quality of care 38

  • Patients rate the surgery as good36
  • Patients got what they needed82
  • Doctors and nurses listen56
  • Patients trust the staff60
  • Inspection rating (Not rated)
  • Health checks and screening done2
  • Meets NHS clinical targets9
  • Children vaccinated on time12

What patients say

87 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

76%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

75%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

-16

change since last year

2025: 91% · 2026: 75%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone56%
Had their call answered straight away43%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away59%

The appointment

Were seen the same day17%
Waited more than a week25%
Were seen face to face79%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)79%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 76% 57% 84%
Easy to contact via website 78% 58% 56%
Easy to contact via NHS App 64% 54% 55%
Reception staff helpful 99% 85% 97%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 44% 31% 44%
Sees preferred clinician 76% 42% 69%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 75% 84% 91%
Next steps within 2 days 97% 93% 97%
Good experience of contacting 88% 73% 90%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 77% 57% 78%
Waiting time was about right 85% 69% 80%
Remote appointment 21% 26% 20%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 89% 87% 94%
Treated with care and concern 92% 86% 96%
Considered mental wellbeing 86% 75% 89%
Had all the information needed 98% 92% 94%
Confidence and trust 95% 93% 96%
Involved in decisions 92% 92% 97%
Needs were met 96% 90% 94%
Overall
Overall experience good 75% 77% 90%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 68% 79% 73%
Supported by local services 81% 70% 76%
Discussed managing condition 51% 43% 58%
Agreed a care plan 69% 46% 43%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 87 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 18 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
2 Harold Street, Sheffield, S6 3QW
Phone
0114 233 2803
Website
www.haroldstreetmedicalcentre.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Seven Hills PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C88059 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Pram park
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

No inspection rating has been published for this surgery.

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

2,603registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
80.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension13.3%15.2%
Diabetes9.6%7.9%
Asthma6.1%6.6%
COPD1.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.2%3.0%
Depression18.9%14.3%
Obesity10.1%13.9%
Smoking19.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4951%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6467%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)60%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)68%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target65%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target48%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check67%78%
Asthma: annual review52%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Harold Street Medical Centrethis surgery7076%75%Yes
Upperthorpe Medical CentreSheffield, S6 3FT0.3 miles8574%92%Yes
Walkley House & Stannington M.cSheffield, S6 3TN0.4 miles4445%75%Yes
Tramways Medical CentreSheffield, S6 4JQ0.7 miles8974%88%Yes
Crookes PracticeSheffield, S10 1GN0.8 miles3256%77%Yes
University Health Service Health CentreSheffield, S3 7QP1.0 miles6471%78%Yes
Dykes Hall Medical CentreSheffield, S6 4GQ1.0 miles5850%83%Yes
Devonshire Green Medical CentreSheffield, S3 7SF1.1 miles2658%71%Yes
Broomhill SurgerySheffield, S10 5BU1.2 miles8279%89%Yes
Forge Health GroupSheffield, S3 9DL1.2 miles017%49%Yes

Upperthorpe Medical Centre is 0.3 miles away, scores 85 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Harold Street Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Harold Street Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0114 233 2803.

How do patients rate Harold Street Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 75% of patients at Harold Street Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 76% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 70 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What are the opening times of Harold Street 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 18 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Harold Street Medical Centre?

Call 0114 233 2803 or visit its website, www.haroldstreetmedicalcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 2 Harold Street, Sheffield, S6 3QW.

How many patients are registered at Harold Street Medical Centre?

Around 2,603 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Seven Hills 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.