GP surgery in Howden

Howden Medical Practice

Pinfold Street, Howden, Goole, DN14 7DD

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good8,176 patients

Scores 43 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 77% of patients say their experience is good and 55% 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.

Average Scores higher than 43% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 2 in Howden Based on 101 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 38

  • Easy to get through on the phone37
  • Easy to contact online23
  • Good experience of getting in touch49
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment41

Quality of care 51

  • Patients rate the surgery as good41
  • Patients got what they needed28
  • Doctors and nurses listen65
  • Patients trust the staff21
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done78
  • Meets NHS clinical targets98
  • Children vaccinated on time99

What patients say

101 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

55%

find the phone easy

below the England average (57%)

77%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

+7

change since last year

2025: 70% · 2026: 77%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone61%
Had their call answered straight away0%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away61%

The appointment

Were seen the same day36%
Waited more than a week23%
Were seen face to face62%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)65%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 55% 57% 41%
Easy to contact via website 46% 58% 43%
Easy to contact via NHS App 29% 54% 47%
Reception staff helpful 88% 85% 81%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 31% 31% 22%
Sees preferred clinician 27% 42% 33%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 86% 84% 87%
Next steps within 2 days 94% 93% 88%
Good experience of contacting 75% 73% 62%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 42% 57% 37%
Waiting time was about right 69% 69% 66%
Remote appointment 38% 26% 52%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 91% 87% 91%
Treated with care and concern 88% 86% 86%
Considered mental wellbeing 76% 75% 74%
Had all the information needed 88% 92% 90%
Confidence and trust 89% 93% 96%
Involved in decisions 87% 92% 89%
Needs were met 88% 90% 88%
Overall
Overall experience good 77% 77% 69%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 85% 79% 80%
Supported by local services 60% 70% 63%
Discussed managing condition 37% 43% 45%
Agreed a care plan 45% 46% 30%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 101 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 15 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Pinfold Street, Howden, Goole, DN14 7DD
Phone
01430 430318
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Cygnet East Riding PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
B81088 · 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 13 August 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

8,176registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
82.5years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension20.5%15.2%
Diabetes8.2%7.9%
Asthma7.2%6.6%
COPD2.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.4%3.0%
Depression11.6%14.3%
Obesity17.1%13.9%
Smoking8.8%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4978%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6480%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)76%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)91%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target87%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target54%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check91%78%
Asthma: annual review76%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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Howden Medical Practicethis surgery4355%77%Yes
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Gilberdyke Health CentreBrough, HU15 2UL5.7 miles8879%88%Yes
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Gilberdyke Health Centre is 5.7 miles away, scores 88 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Howden Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Howden Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01430 430318.

How do patients rate Howden Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 77% of patients at Howden Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 55% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 43 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Howden Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Howden Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 13 August 2026).

What are the opening times of Howden Medical Practice?

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 15 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Howden Medical Practice?

Call 01430 430318. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Pinfold Street, Howden, Goole, DN14 7DD.

How many patients are registered at Howden Medical Practice?

Around 8,176 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Cygnet East Riding 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.