GP surgery in Barnsley
Huddersfield Road Surgery
6 Huddersfield Road, Barnsley, S70 2LT
Scores 25 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 73% of patients say their experience is good and 27% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2020. It is taking on new patients.
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 11
- Easy to get through on the phone4
- Easy to contact online18
- Good experience of getting in touch21
- Did not wait too long for the appointment25
Quality of care 50
- Patients rate the surgery as good30
- Patients got what they needed66
- Doctors and nurses listen32
- Patients trust the staff47
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done70
- Meets NHS clinical targets90
- Children vaccinated on time77
What patients say
109 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
27%
find the phone easy
well below the England average (57%)
73%
say their experience is good
below the England average (77%)
+4
change since last year
2025: 69% · 2026: 73%
Getting in touch
The appointment
All survey questions, compared with England
| What patients said | This surgery | England | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting in touch | |||
| Easy to get through by phone | 27% | 57% | 33% |
| Easy to contact via website | 43% | 58% | 21% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 44% | 54% | 42% |
| Reception staff helpful | 71% | 85% | 68% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 27% | 31% | 29% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 33% | 42% | 0% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 82% | 84% | 73% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 93% | 93% | 96% |
| Good experience of contacting | 65% | 73% | 44% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 47% | 57% | 33% |
| Waiting time was about right | 62% | 69% | 53% |
| Remote appointment | 23% | 26% | 25% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 85% | 87% | 87% |
| Treated with care and concern | 89% | 86% | 89% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 78% | 75% | 76% |
| Had all the information needed | 94% | 92% | 93% |
| Confidence and trust | 93% | 93% | 93% |
| Involved in decisions | 91% | 92% | 86% |
| Needs were met | 93% | 90% | 92% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 73% | 77% | 69% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 71% | 79% | 84% |
| Supported by local services | 64% | 70% | 76% |
| Discussed managing condition | 45% | 43% | 40% |
| Agreed a care plan | 18% | 46% | 39% |
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.
What patients tell us
From people who use this surgery. Official data cannot tell you these things.
Tell us about this surgery
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1 of 10Last time you needed a routine appointment, how long did you wait?
2 of 10When you last phoned, how long did it take to get through?
3 of 10How did you book your last appointment?
4 of 10Can you usually see the same GP?
5 of 10Was your last appointment on time?
6 of 10Are the reception staff helpful?
7 of 10Did the doctor or nurse listen to you?
8 of 10How easy is it to get a repeat prescription?
9 of 10Is parking easy?
10 of 10Would you recommend this surgery?
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Opening times and contact
| Monday | 7:30am to 6:30pm |
| Tuesday | 7:30am to 6:30pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30am to 6:30pm |
| Thursday | 7:30am to 6:30pm |
| Friday | 7:30am to 6:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 24 March 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- 6 Huddersfield Road, Barnsley, S70 2LT
- Phone
- 01226 203420
- Website
- www.huddersfieldroadsurgery.co.uk
- 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
- C85020 · NHS profile
Branch surgery
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- McDonald KW ( Barugh Green )
- 44 Cawthorne Road, Barugh Green, Barnsley, S75 1LQ · 01226 382885
Access and facilities
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Step-free access
- 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 14 April 2020
This rating is 6 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.
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
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 17.7% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 8.3% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 5.9% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.2% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 17.0% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 18.9% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 12.3% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 78% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 79% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 73% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 87% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 78% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 53% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 82% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 69% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huddersfield Road Surgerythis surgery | – | 25 | 27% | 73% | Yes |
| Victoria Medical Centre PMS PracticeBarnsley, S75 2AE | 0.2 miles | 16 | 51% | 73% | Yes |
| Burleigh Medical CentreBarnsley, S70 1DR | 0.7 miles | 22 | 43% | 68% | Yes |
| The Grove Medical PracticeBarnsley, S70 1QE | 0.8 miles | 64 | 78% | 79% | Yes |
| The Kakoty PracticeBarnsley, S70 4NW | 1.0 miles | 77 | 79% | 90% | Yes |
| Woodland Drive Medical CentreBarnsley, S70 6QW | 1.1 miles | 79 | 74% | 86% | Yes |
| St George's Medical Centre PMS PracticeBarnsley, S71 1RY | 1.4 miles | 57 | 67% | 81% | Yes |
| Monk Bretton Health Centre PracticeBarnsley, S71 2EQ | 1.5 miles | 69 | 81% | 90% | Yes |
| Ashville Medical Centre PMS PracticeBarnsley, S70 3NE | 1.6 miles | 81 | 63% | 91% | Yes |
| Lundwood Medical Centre PMS PracticeBarnsley, S71 5PN | 1.9 miles | 53 | 96% | 68% | Yes |
The Grove Medical Practice is 0.8 miles away, scores 64 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Huddersfield Road Surgery taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Huddersfield Road Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01226 203420.
How do patients rate Huddersfield Road Surgery?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 73% of patients at Huddersfield Road Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 27% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 25 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Huddersfield Road Surgery?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Huddersfield Road Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 14 April 2020).
What are the opening times of Huddersfield Road Surgery?
Reception is open Monday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Thursday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Friday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 24 March 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Huddersfield Road Surgery?
Call 01226 203420 or visit its website, www.huddersfieldroadsurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 6 Huddersfield Road, Barnsley, S70 2LT.
Does Huddersfield Road Surgery have a branch surgery?
Yes. Huddersfield Road Surgery also runs McDonald KW ( Barugh Green ) (44 Cawthorne Road, Barugh Green, Barnsley, S75 1LQ). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at Huddersfield Road Surgery?
Around 12,426 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.