GP surgery in Pudsey

Hillfoot Surgery

126 Owlcotes Road, Pudsey, LS28 7QR

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good9,871 patients

Scores 24 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 79% of patients say their experience is good and 43% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2016. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 24% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 4 in Pudsey Based on 109 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 12

  • Easy to get through on the phone17
  • Easy to contact online28
  • Good experience of getting in touch26
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment8

Quality of care 47

  • Patients rate the surgery as good48
  • Patients got what they needed71
  • Doctors and nurses listen56
  • Patients trust the staff51
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done28
  • Meets NHS clinical targets16
  • Children vaccinated on time18

What patients say

109 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

42%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

79%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

+12

change since last year

2025: 66% · 2026: 79%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone76%
Had their call answered straight away2%
Gave up or got no answer3%
Knew what would happen next straight away75%

The appointment

Were seen the same day19%
Waited more than a week61%
Were seen face to face84%
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 42% 57% 43%
Easy to contact via website 48% 58% 43%
Easy to contact via NHS App 42% 54% 38%
Reception staff helpful 80% 85% 75%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 32% 31% 32%
Sees preferred clinician 36% 42% 22%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 82% 84% 76%
Next steps within 2 days 94% 93% 94%
Good experience of contacting 67% 73% 62%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 46% 57% 49%
Waiting time was about right 51% 69% 44%
Remote appointment 16% 26% 17%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 89% 87% 83%
Treated with care and concern 87% 86% 82%
Considered mental wellbeing 67% 75% 72%
Had all the information needed 96% 92% 97%
Confidence and trust 94% 93% 97%
Involved in decisions 92% 92% 94%
Needs were met 94% 90% 93%
Overall
Overall experience good 79% 77% 66%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 84% 79% 73%
Supported by local services 68% 70% 66%
Discussed managing condition 60% 43% 38%
Agreed a care plan 50% 46% 68%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 109 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 31 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
126 Owlcotes Road, Pudsey, LS28 7QR
Phone
0113 257 4169
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.hillfootsurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
West Leeds PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
B86011 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

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

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 2 November 2016

This rating is 9 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

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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

9,871registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
82.0years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension16.4%15.2%
Diabetes9.1%7.9%
Asthma7.2%6.6%
COPD1.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.9%3.0%
Depression13.8%14.3%
Obesity16.2%13.9%
Smoking11.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4965%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6475%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)62%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target71%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target55%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check71%78%
Asthma: annual review61%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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Hillfoot Surgerythis surgery2443%79%Yes
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Mulberry Street Medical PracticePudsey, LS28 7XP1.0 miles4363%70%Yes
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Robin Lane Health and Wellbeing CentrePudsey, LS28 7DE1.1 miles4337%70%Yes
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The Avicenna Medical PracticeBradford, BD3 8QH1.4 miles2754%69%Yes
Bradford Moor PracticeBradford, BD3 8QH1.4 miles949%63%Yes
Dr S M Chen & PartnerPudsey, LS28 9AW1.5 miles2751%72%Yes
Valley View SurgeryBradford, BD2 4RA1.9 miles129%61%Yes

Mulberry Street Medical Practice is 1.0 miles away, scores 43 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Hillfoot Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Hillfoot Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0113 257 4169.

How do patients rate Hillfoot Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 79% of patients at Hillfoot Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 43% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 24 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Hillfoot Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Hillfoot Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 2 November 2016).

What are the opening times of Hillfoot 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 31 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Hillfoot Surgery?

Call 0113 257 4169 or visit its website, www.hillfootsurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 126 Owlcotes Road, Pudsey, LS28 7QR.

How many patients are registered at Hillfoot Surgery?

Around 9,871 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of West Leeds 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.