GP surgery in Leeds
Health Care First Partnership
Pinfold Surgery, Pinfold Lane, Mickletown Methley, Leeds, LS26 9AA
Scores 14 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 66% of patients say their experience is good and 30% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2020. It is taking on new patients.
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 12
- Easy to get through on the phone5
- Easy to contact online21
- Good experience of getting in touch6
- Did not wait too long for the appointment41
Quality of care 21
- Patients rate the surgery as good13
- Patients got what they needed50
- Doctors and nurses listen21
- Patients trust the staff16
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done25
- Meets NHS clinical targets74
- Children vaccinated on time74
What patients say
114 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
30%
find the phone easy
well below the England average (57%)
66%
say their experience is good
well below the England average (77%)
+4
change since last year
2025: 61% · 2026: 66%
Getting in touch
The appointment
All survey questions, compared with England
| What patients said | This surgery | England | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting in touch | |||
| Easy to get through by phone | 30% | 57% | 26% |
| Easy to contact via website | 45% | 58% | 40% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 32% | 54% | 41% |
| Reception staff helpful | 83% | 85% | 66% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 22% | 31% | 17% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 25% | 42% | 17% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 71% | 84% | 70% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 89% | 93% | 90% |
| Good experience of contacting | 53% | 73% | 42% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 42% | 57% | 27% |
| Waiting time was about right | 68% | 69% | 47% |
| Remote appointment | 27% | 26% | 34% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 82% | 87% | 87% |
| Treated with care and concern | 82% | 86% | 86% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 68% | 75% | 72% |
| Had all the information needed | 85% | 92% | 94% |
| Confidence and trust | 88% | 93% | 90% |
| Involved in decisions | 89% | 92% | 95% |
| Needs were met | 91% | 90% | 89% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 66% | 77% | 61% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 77% | 79% | 83% |
| Supported by local services | 65% | 70% | 74% |
| Discussed managing condition | 38% | 43% | 27% |
| Agreed a care plan | 47% | 46% | 27% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 114 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.
What patients tell us
From people who use this surgery. Official data cannot tell you these things.
Tell us about this surgery
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1 of 10Last time you needed a routine appointment, how long did you wait?
2 of 10When you last phoned, how long did it take to get through?
3 of 10How did you book your last appointment?
4 of 10Can you usually see the same GP?
5 of 10Was your last appointment on time?
6 of 10Are the reception staff helpful?
7 of 10Did the doctor or nurse listen to you?
8 of 10How easy is it to get a repeat prescription?
9 of 10Is parking easy?
10 of 10Would you recommend this surgery?
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Opening times and contact
| Monday | 8am to 6pm |
| Tuesday | 8am to 12:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8am to 6pm |
| Thursday | 8am to 6pm |
| Friday | 8am to 6pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 17 March 2026. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Pinfold Surgery, Pinfold Lane, Mickletown Methley, Leeds, LS26 9AA
- Phone
- 01977 664141
- Website
- www.healthcarefirst.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Five Towns PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- B87030 · NHS profile
Branch surgeries
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- Byram Surgery
- St Edwards Close, Byram, Knottingley, WF11 9NT
- Elizabeth Court Surgery
- Elizabeth Drive, Castleford, WF10 3TG
- Ferrybridge Medical Centre
- 8-10 High Street, Knottingley, WF11 8NQ
- Park View Surgery
- 60 Queen Street, Normanton, WF6 2BU
- Queen Street Surgery
- 60 Queen Street, Normanton, WF6 2BU
- Welbeck Street Health Centre
- Welbeck Street, Castleford, WF10 1HB
Access and facilities
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Induction loop
- Signing service
- Step-free access
- Wheelchair access
- Baby changing facility
- 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 23 March 2020
This rating is 6 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.
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
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 18.3% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 9.0% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.5% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 17.9% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 22.0% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 17.4% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 70% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 72% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 65% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 84% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 70% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 55% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 73% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 61% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care First Partnershipthis surgery | – | 14 | 30% | 66% | Yes |
| Nova Scotia Medical CntrCastleford, WF10 2DP | 1.1 miles | 42 | 62% | 80% | Yes |
| Riverside Medical CentreCastleford, WF10 1PH | 1.6 miles | 39 | 42% | 76% | Yes |
| Castleford Medical PracticeCastleford, WF10 1DP | 1.7 miles | 60 | 63% | 79% | Yes |
| Henry Moore ClinicCastleford, WF10 4EN | 1.9 miles | 86 | 74% | 88% | Yes |
| Kippax Hall SurgeryLeeds, LS25 7AB | 2.3 miles | 62 | 61% | 85% | Yes |
| Oulton Medical CentreLeeds, LS26 8SZ | 2.5 miles | 29 | 46% | 66% | Yes |
| Gibson Lane PracticeLeeds, LS25 7JN | 2.6 miles | 53 | 45% | 82% | Yes |
| King's Medical PracticeNormanton, WF6 2AZ | 2.7 miles | 23 | 40% | 69% | Yes |
| Patience Lane SurgeryNormanton, WF6 2JZ | 2.8 miles | 86 | 80% | 83% | Yes |
Nova Scotia Medical Cntr is 1.1 miles away, scores 42 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Health Care First Partnership taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Health Care First Partnership was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01977 664141.
How do patients rate Health Care First Partnership?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 66% of patients at Health Care First Partnership said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 30% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 14 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Health Care First Partnership?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Health Care First Partnership as Good at its last published inspection (report published 23 March 2020).
What are the opening times of Health Care First Partnership?
Reception is open Monday 8am to 6pm, Tuesday 8am to 12:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 6pm, Thursday 8am to 6pm, Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 17 March 2026. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Health Care First Partnership?
Call 01977 664141 or visit its website, www.healthcarefirst.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Pinfold Surgery, Pinfold Lane, Mickletown Methley, Leeds, LS26 9AA.
Does Health Care First Partnership have a branch surgery?
Yes. Health Care First Partnership also runs Byram Surgery (St Edwards Close, Byram, Knottingley, WF11 9NT) and Elizabeth Court Surgery (Elizabeth Drive, Castleford, WF10 3TG) and Ferrybridge Medical Centre (8-10 High Street, Knottingley, WF11 8NQ) and Park View Surgery (60 Queen Street, Normanton, WF6 2BU) and Queen Street Surgery (60 Queen Street, Normanton, WF6 2BU) and Welbeck Street Health Centre (Welbeck Street, Castleford, WF10 1HB). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at Health Care First Partnership?
Around 30,382 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Five Towns PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the West 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.