GP surgery in Harborough

Husbands Bosworth Medical Centre

1 Marsh Drive, Husbands Bosworth, Lutterworth, LE17 6PU

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good5,135 patients

Scores 83 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 90% of patients say their experience is good and 77% 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.

Excellent Scores higher than 83% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 6 in Harborough Based on 109 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 68

  • Easy to get through on the phone78
  • Easy to contact online62
  • Good experience of getting in touch77
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment42

Quality of care 94

  • Patients rate the surgery as good87
  • Patients got what they needed88
  • Doctors and nurses listen91
  • Patients trust the staff79
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done94
  • Meets NHS clinical targets78
  • Children vaccinated on time56

What patients say

109 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

77%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

90%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

-3

change since last year

2025: 93% · 2026: 90%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone66%
Had their call answered straight away16%
Gave up or got no answer5%
Knew what would happen next straight away80%

The appointment

Were seen the same day24%
Waited more than a week40%
Were seen face to face80%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)54%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 77% 57% 78%
Easy to contact via website 63% 58% 70%
Easy to contact via NHS App 75% 54% 87%
Reception staff helpful 98% 85% 99%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 35% 31% 39%
Sees preferred clinician 55% 42% 65%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 87% 84% 91%
Next steps within 2 days 97% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 84% 73% 83%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 70% 57% 71%
Waiting time was about right 69% 69% 78%
Remote appointment 20% 26% 6%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 96% 87% 97%
Treated with care and concern 94% 86% 98%
Considered mental wellbeing 80% 75% 81%
Had all the information needed 98% 92% 96%
Confidence and trust 97% 93% 100%
Involved in decisions 97% 92% 99%
Needs were met 97% 90% 99%
Overall
Overall experience good 90% 77% 93%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 84% 79% 85%
Supported by local services 84% 70% 91%
Discussed managing condition 38% 43% 43%
Agreed a care plan 66% 46% 58%

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.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6:30pm
Tuesday8am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 10 December 2019. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
1 Marsh Drive, Husbands Bosworth, Lutterworth, LE17 6PU
Phone
01858 880522
Website
www.mh-bp.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Market Harborough & Bosworth PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C82109 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

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

Dr Dowell CG & Partner
Village Hall, Welford, NN6 6HT

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 2 January 2020

This rating is 6 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

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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

5,135registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
84.4years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension18.9%15.2%
Diabetes6.4%7.9%
Asthma6.9%6.6%
COPD1.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.0%3.0%
Depression12.8%14.3%
Obesity14.8%13.9%
Smoking7.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4974%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6478%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)78%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target80%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target69%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check86%78%
Asthma: annual review84%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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Husbands Bosworth Medical Centrethis surgery8377%90%Yes
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The Masharani PracticeLutterworth, LE17 4EB6.0 miles9694%89%Yes
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Countesthorpe Health CentreLeicester, LE8 5QJ8.0 miles8865%90%Yes
Crick Medical PracticeNorthampton, NN6 7TT8.1 miles8690%90%Yes
Brownsover Medical CentreRugby, CV21 1JF8.8 miles1747%70%Yes
The Orchard Medical PracticeLeicester, LE9 6RG9.4 miles8678%88%Yes

The Masharani Practice is 6.0 miles away, scores 96 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Husbands Bosworth Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Husbands Bosworth Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01858 880522.

How do patients rate Husbands Bosworth Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 90% of patients at Husbands Bosworth Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 77% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 83 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Husbands Bosworth Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Husbands Bosworth Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 2 January 2020).

What are the opening times of Husbands Bosworth Medical Centre?

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 10 December 2019. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Husbands Bosworth Medical Centre?

Call 01858 880522 or visit its website, www.mh-bp.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 1 Marsh Drive, Husbands Bosworth, Lutterworth, LE17 6PU.

Does Husbands Bosworth Medical Centre have a branch surgery?

Yes. Husbands Bosworth Medical Centre also runs Dr Dowell CG & Partner (Village Hall, Welford, NN6 6HT). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Husbands Bosworth Medical Centre?

Around 5,135 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Market Harborough & Bosworth PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland 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.