GP surgery in Cheadle Hulme
Hulme Hall Medical Group
Smithy Green, Hulme Hall Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle Wood, Cheadle, SK8 6LU
Scores 88 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 93% of patients say their experience is good and 58% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2017. 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 74
- Easy to get through on the phone43
- Easy to contact online90
- Good experience of getting in touch76
- Did not wait too long for the appointment84
Quality of care 96
- Patients rate the surgery as good93
- Patients got what they needed80
- Doctors and nurses listen94
- Patients trust the staff86
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done90
- Meets NHS clinical targets84
- Children vaccinated on time83
What patients say
118 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
58%
find the phone easy
about the England average (57%)
93%
say their experience is good
well above the England average (77%)
+17
change since last year
2025: 76% · 2026: 93%
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 | 58% | 57% | 47% |
| Easy to contact via website | 78% | 58% | 71% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 70% | 54% | 62% |
| Reception staff helpful | 92% | 85% | 84% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 26% | 31% | 22% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 56% | 42% | 40% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 96% | 84% | 91% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 97% | 93% | 96% |
| Good experience of contacting | 84% | 73% | 81% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 70% | 57% | 51% |
| Waiting time was about right | 84% | 69% | 71% |
| Remote appointment | 26% | 26% | 31% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 96% | 87% | 90% |
| Treated with care and concern | 94% | 86% | 90% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 80% | 75% | 69% |
| Had all the information needed | 96% | 92% | 93% |
| Confidence and trust | 98% | 93% | 93% |
| Involved in decisions | 97% | 92% | 92% |
| Needs were met | 95% | 90% | 91% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 93% | 77% | 75% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 79% | 79% | 85% |
| Supported by local services | 67% | 70% | 69% |
| Discussed managing condition | 42% | 43% | 42% |
| Agreed a care plan | 53% | 46% | 49% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 118 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.
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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 | 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 |
Confirmed by the surgery on 19 April 2023. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Smithy Green, Hulme Hall Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle Wood, Cheadle, SK8 6LU
- Phone
- 0161 983 5844
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme PCN Ltd (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- P88025 · NHS profile
Branch surgery
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- Dr Shipston & Partners
- Wilmslow Road Medical Practice, 166 Wilmslow Road, Handforth, Wilmslow, SK9 3LF · 01625523102
Access and facilities
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Induction loop
- Step-free access
- Wheelchair access
- Baby changing facility
- 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 23 January 2017
This rating is 9 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 | 15.8% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 7.9% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.6% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 12.3% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 14.6% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 8.5% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 78% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 81% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 76% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 89% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 79% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 63% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 87% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 73% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hulme Hall Medical Groupthis surgery | – | 88 | 58% | 93% | Yes |
| Cheadle Hulme Medical GroupCheadle, SK8 6LU | under 0.1 miles | 88 | 53% | 91% | Yes |
| The Village SurgeryStockport, SK7 2DN | 1.2 miles | 95 | 78% | 94% | Yes |
| Bramhall Health CentreStockport, SK7 2DY | 1.2 miles | 87 | 63% | 89% | Yes |
| Bramhall & Shaw Heath Medical GroupStockport, SK7 3EP | 1.4 miles | 32 | 47% | 71% | Yes |
| Heald Green Health Centre 2Cheadle, SK8 3JD | 1.6 miles | 51 | 56% | 78% | Yes |
| Finney Lane SurgeryCheadle, SK8 3JD | 1.6 miles | 77 | 58% | 85% | Yes |
| Handforth Health CentreWilmslow, SK9 3HL | 1.6 miles | 95 | 84% | 96% | Yes |
| Adshall Road Medical PracCheadle, SK8 2JN | 1.6 miles | 92 | 77% | 92% | Yes |
| Cheadle Medical PracticeCheadle, SK8 1BH | 2.1 miles | 61 | 54% | 79% | Yes |
Common questions
Is Hulme Hall Medical Group taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Hulme Hall Medical Group was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0161 983 5844.
How do patients rate Hulme Hall Medical Group?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 93% of patients at Hulme Hall Medical Group said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 58% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 88 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Hulme Hall Medical Group?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Hulme Hall Medical Group as Good at its last published inspection (report published 23 January 2017).
What are the opening times of Hulme Hall Medical Group?
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 19 April 2023. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Hulme Hall Medical Group?
Call 0161 983 5844. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Smithy Green, Hulme Hall Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle Wood, Cheadle, SK8 6LU.
Does Hulme Hall Medical Group have a branch surgery?
Yes. Hulme Hall Medical Group also runs Dr Shipston & Partners (Wilmslow Road Medical Practice, 166 Wilmslow Road, Handforth, Wilmslow, SK9 3LF). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at Hulme Hall Medical Group?
Around 10,487 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme PCN Ltd, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Greater Manchester 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.