GP surgery in Heaton

Heaton Mersey Med.pract

460 Didsbury Road, Heaton Mersey, Stockport, SK4 3BT

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good8,515 patients

Scores 75 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 85% 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 Good in 2026. It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 75% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 2 in Heaton Based on 93 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 79

  • Easy to get through on the phone88
  • Easy to contact online89
  • Good experience of getting in touch72
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment56

Quality of care 67

  • Patients rate the surgery as good71
  • Patients got what they needed50
  • Doctors and nurses listen50
  • Patients trust the staff46
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done61
  • Meets NHS clinical targets87
  • Children vaccinated on time80

What patients say

93 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

84%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

85%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

-6

change since last year

2025: 91% · 2026: 85%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone74%
Had their call answered straight away2%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away82%

The appointment

Were seen the same day19%
Waited more than a week55%
Were seen face to face73%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)68%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 84% 57% 85%
Easy to contact via website 77% 58% 63%
Easy to contact via NHS App 71% 54% 73%
Reception staff helpful 92% 85% 98%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 28% 31% 37%
Sees preferred clinician 77% 42% 77%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 93% 84% 93%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 98%
Good experience of contacting 83% 73% 91%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 84% 57% 79%
Waiting time was about right 73% 69% 88%
Remote appointment 27% 26% 12%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 88% 87% 95%
Treated with care and concern 89% 86% 92%
Considered mental wellbeing 79% 75% 88%
Had all the information needed 94% 92% 96%
Confidence and trust 93% 93% 99%
Involved in decisions 94% 92% 97%
Needs were met 91% 90% 94%
Overall
Overall experience good 85% 77% 91%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 78% 79% 82%
Supported by local services 85% 70% 90%
Discussed managing condition 47% 43% 46%
Agreed a care plan 42% 46% 37%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 93 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 8pm
Tuesday8am to 8pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 24 March 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
460 Didsbury Road, Heaton Mersey, Stockport, SK4 3BT
Phone
0161 983 9400
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.heatonmerseymedicalpractice.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Heatons Group Network PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
P88008 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Cycle parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 14 May 2026

Read the inspection report

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

8,515registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
84.9years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension13.8%15.2%
Diabetes7.0%7.9%
Asthma9.1%6.6%
COPD1.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.1%3.0%
Depression14.3%14.3%
Obesity10.1%13.9%
Smoking8.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4976%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6482%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)67%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target79%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target67%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check81%78%
Asthma: annual review60%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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Heaton Mersey Med.practthis surgery7584%85%Yes
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Stockport Medical GroupStockport, SK3 9NX1.3 miles4049%76%Yes
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Cheadle Medical PracticeCheadle, SK8 1BH1.3 miles6154%79%Yes
Heaton Norris Medical PracticeStockport, SK4 1JX1.6 miles6665%87%Yes
Mauldeth Medical CentreManchester, M14 6SQ1.6 miles4782%81%Yes

Common questions

Is Heaton Mersey Med.pract taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Heaton Mersey Med.pract was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0161 983 9400.

How do patients rate Heaton Mersey Med.pract?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 85% of patients at Heaton Mersey Med.pract 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 75 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Heaton Mersey Med.pract?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Heaton Mersey Med.pract as Good at its last published inspection (report published 14 May 2026).

What are the opening times of Heaton Mersey Med.pract?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 8pm, Tuesday 8am to 8pm, 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 March 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Heaton Mersey Med.pract?

Call 0161 983 9400 or visit its website, www.heatonmerseymedicalpractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 460 Didsbury Road, Heaton Mersey, Stockport, SK4 3BT.

How many patients are registered at Heaton Mersey Med.pract?

Around 8,515 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Heatons Group Network 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.