GP surgery in East Riding of Yorkshire

Holderness Health

Queen Street, Withernsea, HU19 2PZ

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good33,774 patients

Scores 50 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 83% 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 2022. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 50% of GP surgeries in England. 8th of 11 in East Riding of Yorkshire Based on 182 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 41

  • Easy to get through on the phone17
  • Easy to contact online58
  • Good experience of getting in touch62
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment43

Quality of care 60

  • Patients rate the surgery as good65
  • Patients got what they needed45
  • Doctors and nurses listen34
  • Patients trust the staff65
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done35
  • Meets NHS clinical targets89
  • Children vaccinated on time94

What patients say

182 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

43%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

83%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+12

change since last year

2025: 71% · 2026: 83%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone34%
Had their call answered straight away13%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away55%

The appointment

Were seen the same day21%
Waited more than a week26%
Were seen face to face81%
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 43% 57% 32%
Easy to contact via website 61% 58% 34%
Easy to contact via NHS App 60% 54% 41%
Reception staff helpful 83% 85% 82%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 21% 31% 31%
Sees preferred clinician 22% 42% 16%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 91% 84% 82%
Next steps within 2 days 90% 93% 93%
Good experience of contacting 79% 73% 63%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 58% 57% 44%
Waiting time was about right 69% 69% 64%
Remote appointment 19% 26% 29%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 85% 87% 88%
Treated with care and concern 93% 86% 88%
Considered mental wellbeing 75% 75% 73%
Had all the information needed 94% 92% 87%
Confidence and trust 95% 93% 95%
Involved in decisions 94% 92% 90%
Needs were met 90% 90% 90%
Overall
Overall experience good 83% 77% 71%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 76% 79% 80%
Supported by local services 76% 70% 63%
Discussed managing condition 31% 43% 34%
Agreed a care plan 45% 46% 29%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 182 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6pm
Tuesday8am to 6pm
Wednesday8am to 6pm
Thursday8am to 6pm
Friday8am to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 18 September 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Queen Street, Withernsea, HU19 2PZ
Phone
0333 332 4242
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Holderness PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
B81025 · NHS profile

Branch surgeries

Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.

Chapel Lane Surgery
Chapel Lane, Keyingham, Hull, HU12 9RA
Church View Surgery
5 Market Hill, Hedon, Hull, HU12 8JE
Hedon Group Practice
Market Hill House, 4 Market Hill, Hedon, Hull, HU12 8JD
Hodgson Lane Surgery
Hodgson Lane, Roos, Hull, HU12 0LF
St Patrick's Surgery
St. Patricks Green, Patrington, Hull, HU12 0PH

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • 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 17 November 2022

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

33,774registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
81.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension24.3%15.2%
Diabetes11.4%7.9%
Asthma7.6%6.6%
COPD3.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease5.5%3.0%
Depression14.1%14.3%
Obesity16.7%13.9%
Smoking12.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4977%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6477%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)65%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)84%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target74%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target58%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check82%78%
Asthma: annual review57%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Holderness Healththis surgery5043%83%Yes
Dr Ap KumarGrimsby, DN31 3AE11.4 miles8674%91%Yes
Stirling Medical Centre (Mathews)Grimsby, DN31 3AE11.4 miles3666%70%Yes
Greenlands SurgeryGrimsby, DN31 3AE11.4 miles9893%98%Yes
Open DoorGrimsby, DN32 7DL11.6 miles2059%74%Yes
Quayside Medical CentreGrimsby, DN32 7DL11.6 miles5666%83%Yes
Clee Health GroupCleethorpes, DN35 7XE11.7 miles6868%82%Yes
Beacon MedicalCleethorpes, DN35 8EB12.2 miles7465%81%Yes
Laurbel SurgeryHull, HU11 4AR12.4 miles7683%79%Yes
The Roxton PracticeImmingham, DN40 1JW12.4 miles4242%71%Yes

Dr Ap Kumar is 11.4 miles away, scores 86 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Holderness Health taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Holderness Health was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0333 332 4242.

How do patients rate Holderness Health?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 83% of patients at Holderness Health 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 50 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Holderness Health?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Holderness Health as Good at its last published inspection (report published 17 November 2022).

What are the opening times of Holderness Health?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6pm, Tuesday 8am to 6pm, Wednesday 8am to 6pm, Thursday 8am to 6pm, Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 18 September 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Holderness Health?

Call 0333 332 4242. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Queen Street, Withernsea, HU19 2PZ.

Does Holderness Health have a branch surgery?

Yes. Holderness Health also runs Chapel Lane Surgery (Chapel Lane, Keyingham, Hull, HU12 9RA) and Church View Surgery (5 Market Hill, Hedon, Hull, HU12 8JE) and Hedon Group Practice (Market Hill House, 4 Market Hill, Hedon, Hull, HU12 8JD) and Hodgson Lane Surgery (Hodgson Lane, Roos, Hull, HU12 0LF) and St Patrick's Surgery (St. Patricks Green, Patrington, Hull, HU12 0PH). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Holderness Health?

Around 33,774 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Holderness PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Humber and North 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.