GP surgery in Barnsley

Hollygreen Practice

Goldthope Centre, Goldthorpe Green, Goldthorpe, Rotherham, S63 9EH

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good11,318 patients

Scores 5 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 54% of patients say their experience is good and 47% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2018. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 5% of GP surgeries in England. 24th of 24 in Barnsley Based on 98 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 6

  • Easy to get through on the phone24
  • Easy to contact online3
  • Good experience of getting in touch2
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment11

Quality of care 8

  • Patients rate the surgery as good2
  • Patients got what they needed25
  • Doctors and nurses listen20
  • Patients trust the staff24
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done12
  • Meets NHS clinical targets18
  • Children vaccinated on time56

What patients say

98 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

47%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

54%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-12

change since last year

2025: 66% · 2026: 54%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone75%
Had their call answered straight away5%
Gave up or got no answer8%
Knew what would happen next straight away87%

The appointment

Were seen the same day29%
Waited more than a week39%
Were seen face to face89%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)57%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 47% 57% 44%
Easy to contact via website 26% 58% 33%
Easy to contact via NHS App 32% 54% 45%
Reception staff helpful 73% 85% 79%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 33% 31% 34%
Sees preferred clinician 7% 42% 37%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 72% 84% 78%
Next steps within 2 days 98% 93% 90%
Good experience of contacting 47% 73% 55%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 31% 57% 34%
Waiting time was about right 54% 69% 70%
Remote appointment 12% 26% 17%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 82% 87% 84%
Treated with care and concern 84% 86% 83%
Considered mental wellbeing 66% 75% 65%
Had all the information needed 86% 92% 90%
Confidence and trust 90% 93% 90%
Involved in decisions 92% 92% 89%
Needs were met 87% 90% 89%
Overall
Overall experience good 54% 77% 66%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 77% 79% 70%
Supported by local services 57% 70% 60%
Discussed managing condition 30% 43% 40%
Agreed a care plan 44% 46% 48%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 98 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
Wednesday7:30am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday7:30am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 15 May 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Goldthope Centre, Goldthorpe Green, Goldthorpe, Rotherham, S63 9EH
Phone
01709 886490
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Fcp Service - Barnsley PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C85023 · NHS profile

Branch surgeries

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

Great Houghton Medical Centre
Oak Haven Avenue, Great Houghton, Barnsley, S72 0EJ
Hollygreen Practice (Thurnscoe)
The Thurnscoe Centre, Holly Bush Drive, Thurnscoe, Rotherham, S63 0LT · 01226 750773

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Children’s play area
  • 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 11 December 2018

This rating is 7 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

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

11,318registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
79.4years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension18.8%15.2%
Diabetes10.4%7.9%
Asthma7.6%6.6%
COPD4.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.5%3.0%
Depression10.3%14.3%
Obesity16.8%13.9%
Smoking19.7%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4974%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6473%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)54%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)87%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target67%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target57%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check55%78%
Asthma: annual review49%66%

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Goldthorpe Medical Centre is under 0.1 miles away, scores 18 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Hollygreen Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Hollygreen Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01709 886490.

How do patients rate Hollygreen Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 54% of patients at Hollygreen Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 47% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 5 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Hollygreen Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Hollygreen Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 11 December 2018).

What are the opening times of Hollygreen Practice?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 15 May 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Hollygreen Practice?

Call 01709 886490. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Goldthope Centre, Goldthorpe Green, Goldthorpe, Rotherham, S63 9EH.

Does Hollygreen Practice have a branch surgery?

Yes. Hollygreen Practice also runs Great Houghton Medical Centre (Oak Haven Avenue, Great Houghton, Barnsley, S72 0EJ) and Hollygreen Practice (Thurnscoe) (The Thurnscoe Centre, Holly Bush Drive, Thurnscoe, Rotherham, S63 0LT). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Hollygreen Practice?

Around 11,318 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Fcp Service - Barnsley PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the South 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.