GP surgery in Rochdale

Healey Surgery

Whitworth Road, Rochdale, OL12 0SN

Taking on new patientsInspection: Requires improvement6,166 patients

Scores 23 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 73% of patients say their experience is good and 56% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Requires improvement in 2025. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 23% of GP surgeries in England. 12th of 16 in Rochdale Based on 101 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 39

  • Easy to get through on the phone40
  • Easy to contact online14
  • Good experience of getting in touch35
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment56

Quality of care 10

  • Patients rate the surgery as good31
  • Patients got what they needed20
  • Doctors and nurses listen24
  • Patients trust the staff44
  • Inspection rating (Requires improvement)2
  • Health checks and screening done8
  • Meets NHS clinical targets35
  • Children vaccinated on time36

What patients say

101 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

56%

find the phone easy

about the England average (57%)

73%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

+24

change since last year

2025: 50% · 2026: 73%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone77%
Had their call answered straight away4%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away78%

The appointment

Were seen the same day28%
Waited more than a week42%
Were seen face to face80%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)78%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 56% 57% 34%
Easy to contact via website 40% 58% 14%
Easy to contact via NHS App 43% 54% 21%
Reception staff helpful 79% 85% 65%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 26% 31% 22%
Sees preferred clinician 25% 42% 27%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 81% 84% 63%
Next steps within 2 days 91% 93% 93%
Good experience of contacting 70% 73% 39%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 44% 57% 22%
Waiting time was about right 74% 69% 37%
Remote appointment 19% 26% 50%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 83% 87% 68%
Treated with care and concern 83% 86% 68%
Considered mental wellbeing 70% 75% 53%
Had all the information needed 93% 92% 87%
Confidence and trust 93% 93% 84%
Involved in decisions 93% 92% 81%
Needs were met 86% 90% 77%
Overall
Overall experience good 73% 77% 50%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 74% 79% 64%
Supported by local services 55% 70% 51%
Discussed managing condition 42% 43% 29%
Agreed a care plan 42% 46% 31%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 101 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 24 February 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Whitworth Road, Rochdale, OL12 0SN
Phone
01706 868468
Website
www.healeysurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Rochdale North PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
P86013 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Requires improvement

overall, from the inspection published 15 February 2025

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The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Good
Is it effective?Good
Is it caring?Good
Is it responsive?Requires improvement
Is it well-led?Requires improvement

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

6,166registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
82.4years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension13.8%15.2%
Diabetes10.4%7.9%
Asthma7.0%6.6%
COPD1.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.3%3.0%
Depression15.0%14.3%
Obesity13.9%13.9%
Smoking13.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4964%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6477%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)62%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)83%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target69%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target49%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check77%78%
Asthma: annual review52%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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Healey Surgerythis surgery2356%73%Yes
Ashworth Street SurgeryRochdale, OL12 6RT0.9 miles4653%84%Yes
The Dawes Family PracticeRochdale, OL12 6RX0.9 miles3746%76%Yes
Mark Street SurgeryRochdale, OL12 9BE1.0 miles2238%76%Yes
Yorkshire St SurgeryRochdale, OL16 2DN1.0 miles5858%81%Yes
Croft Shifa Health CentreRochdale, OL16 2UP1.2 miles025%45%Yes
Inspire Medical CentreRochdale, OL16 2UY1.2 miles1241%64%Yes
Edenfield Road SurgeryRochdale, OL11 5AQ1.3 miles4050%76%Yes
Dr GWD BhimaRochdale, OL11 1DN1.5 miles9687%96%Yes
The Dale Medical PracticeRochdale, OL11 1DN1.5 miles5171%77%Yes

Ashworth Street Surgery is 0.9 miles away, scores 46 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Healey Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Healey Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01706 868468.

How do patients rate Healey Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 73% of patients at Healey Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 56% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 23 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Healey Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Healey Surgery as Requires improvement at its last published inspection (report published 15 February 2025).

What are the opening times of Healey 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 24 February 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Healey Surgery?

Call 01706 868468 or visit its website, www.healeysurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Whitworth Road, Rochdale, OL12 0SN.

How many patients are registered at Healey Surgery?

Around 6,166 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Rochdale North 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.