GP surgery in Stapleford

Hickings Lane Medical Centre

120 Ryecroft Street, Stapleford, Nottingham, NG9 8PN

Taking on new patients7,853 patients

Scores 32 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 71% of patients say their experience is good and 50% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 32% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 3 in Stapleford Based on 110 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 37

  • Easy to get through on the phone28
  • Easy to contact online25
  • Good experience of getting in touch21
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment75

Quality of care 28

  • Patients rate the surgery as good23
  • Patients got what they needed33
  • Doctors and nurses listen45
  • Patients trust the staff57
  • Inspection rating (Not rated)
  • Health checks and screening done36
  • Meets NHS clinical targets63
  • Children vaccinated on time52

What patients say

110 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

50%

find the phone easy

below the England average (57%)

71%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

-10

change since last year

2025: 81% · 2026: 71%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone45%
Had their call answered straight away19%
Gave up or got no answer4%
Knew what would happen next straight away46%

The appointment

Were seen the same day41%
Waited more than a week20%
Were seen face to face89%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)62%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 50% 57% 71%
Easy to contact via website 47% 58% 36%
Easy to contact via NHS App 49% 54% 52%
Reception staff helpful 84% 85% 87%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 29% 31% 31%
Sees preferred clinician 17% 42% 38%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 84% 84% 92%
Next steps within 2 days 89% 93% 98%
Good experience of contacting 64% 73% 75%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 37% 57% 59%
Waiting time was about right 80% 69% 81%
Remote appointment 11% 26% 11%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 87% 87% 85%
Treated with care and concern 80% 86% 86%
Considered mental wellbeing 63% 75% 80%
Had all the information needed 93% 92% 90%
Confidence and trust 94% 93% 92%
Involved in decisions 88% 92% 93%
Needs were met 89% 90% 92%
Overall
Overall experience good 71% 77% 81%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 83% 79% 79%
Supported by local services 47% 70% 87%
Discussed managing condition 29% 43% 45%
Agreed a care plan 48% 46% 51%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 110 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 2 January 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
120 Ryecroft Street, Stapleford, Nottingham, NG9 8PN
Phone
0115 939 5555
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.hickingslanegp.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Nottingham West PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C84705 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Car parking
  • Cycle 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

7,853registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
84.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension16.0%15.2%
Diabetes7.8%7.9%
Asthma7.4%6.6%
COPD2.1%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.2%3.0%
Depression15.3%14.3%
Obesity15.4%13.9%
Smoking13.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4978%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6480%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)61%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target63%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target59%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check67%78%
Asthma: annual review64%66%

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Bramcote Surgery is 0.8 miles away, scores 52 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Hickings Lane Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Hickings Lane Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0115 939 5555.

How do patients rate Hickings Lane Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 71% of patients at Hickings Lane Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 50% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 32 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What are the opening times of Hickings Lane 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 2 January 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Hickings Lane Medical Centre?

Call 0115 939 5555 or visit its website, www.hickingslanegp.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 120 Ryecroft Street, Stapleford, Nottingham, NG9 8PN.

How many patients are registered at Hickings Lane Medical Centre?

Around 7,853 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Nottingham West PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire 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.