GP surgery in Chesterfield
Inspire Health - Avenue House Surgery
109 Saltergate, Chesterfield, S40 1LE
Scores 37 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 73% 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 2016. 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 36
- Easy to get through on the phone23
- Easy to contact online51
- Good experience of getting in touch20
- Did not wait too long for the appointment70
Quality of care 41
- Patients rate the surgery as good29
- Patients got what they needed24
- Doctors and nurses listen62
- Patients trust the staff18
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done71
- Meets NHS clinical targets91
- Children vaccinated on time95
What patients say
125 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
47%
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 | 47% | 57% | 17% |
| Easy to contact via website | 58% | 58% | 45% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 53% | 54% | 43% |
| Reception staff helpful | 86% | 85% | 63% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 28% | 31% | 30% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 39% | 42% | 30% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 89% | 84% | 71% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 96% | 93% | 96% |
| Good experience of contacting | 64% | 73% | 56% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 45% | 57% | 22% |
| Waiting time was about right | 78% | 69% | 65% |
| Remote appointment | 35% | 26% | 31% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 90% | 87% | 80% |
| Treated with care and concern | 84% | 86% | 79% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 71% | 75% | 64% |
| Had all the information needed | 89% | 92% | 87% |
| Confidence and trust | 89% | 93% | 85% |
| Involved in decisions | 88% | 92% | 89% |
| Needs were met | 87% | 90% | 86% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 73% | 77% | 69% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 85% | 79% | 74% |
| Supported by local services | 77% | 70% | 60% |
| Discussed managing condition | 33% | 43% | 25% |
| Agreed a care plan | 46% | 46% | 45% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 125 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
10 quick questions, one tap each, no sign-up. Your answers help the next person choosing a GP.
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?
Thank you. Your answers are counted.
Reviews
No reviews yet. If you use this surgery, say what it is like.
Write a review
Opening times and contact
| Monday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8am to 6:30pm 6:31pm to 8pm |
| Wednesday | 8am to 6:30pm 6:31pm to 8pm |
| Thursday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Friday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Saturday | 8am to noon |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 2 November 2022. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- 109 Saltergate, Chesterfield, S40 1LE
- Phone
- 01246 244040
- Website
- www.inspire-health.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Chesterfield and Dronfield PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- C81084 · NHS profile
Branch surgery
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- Hasland Medical Centre
- 1 Jepson Road, Hasland, Chesterfield, S41 0NZ
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
Pins show each surgery's score. Get directions
Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
Good
overall, from the inspection published 15 June 2016
This rating is 10 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 | 19.6% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 9.7% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 7.5% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.7% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 19.3% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 14.4% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 13.3% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 78% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 78% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 71% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 87% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 73% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 64% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 78% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 69% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspire Health - Avenue House Surgerythis surgery | – | 37 | 47% | 73% | Yes |
| Royal Primary Care Chesterfield WestChesterfield, S40 4AA | 0.2 miles | 6 | 17% | 59% | Yes |
| The Surgery at WheatbridgeChesterfield, S40 2AB | 0.4 miles | 67 | 53% | 89% | Yes |
| Royal Primary Care ChesterfieldChesterfield, S40 2HP | 1.2 miles | 9 | 17% | 70% | Yes |
| Newbold SurgeryChesterfield, S41 8DU | 1.4 miles | 60 | 49% | 88% | Yes |
| Chatsworth Road Medical CentreChesterfield, S40 3PY | 1.5 miles | 91 | 75% | 85% | Yes |
| Whittington Moor SurgeryChesterfield, S41 8NA | 1.5 miles | 52 | 50% | 78% | Yes |
| The Brimington SurgeryChesterfield, S43 1JG | 2.0 miles | 56 | 61% | 89% | Yes |
| Calow and Brimington PracticeChesterfield, S43 1DD | 2.1 miles | 82 | 59% | 96% | Yes |
| Wingerworth Medical CentreChesterfield, S42 6PX | 2.5 miles | 98 | 91% | 97% | Yes |
The Surgery at Wheatbridge is 0.4 miles away, scores 67 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Inspire Health - Avenue House Surgery taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Inspire Health - Avenue House Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01246 244040.
How do patients rate Inspire Health - Avenue House Surgery?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 73% of patients at Inspire Health - Avenue House Surgery 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 37 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Inspire Health - Avenue House Surgery?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Inspire Health - Avenue House Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 15 June 2016).
What are the opening times of Inspire Health - Avenue House Surgery?
Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm 6:31pm to 8pm, Wednesday 8am to 6:30pm 6:31pm to 8pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday 8am to noon, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 2 November 2022. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Inspire Health - Avenue House Surgery?
Call 01246 244040 or visit its website, www.inspire-health.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 109 Saltergate, Chesterfield, S40 1LE.
Does Inspire Health - Avenue House Surgery have a branch surgery?
Yes. Inspire Health - Avenue House Surgery also runs Hasland Medical Centre (1 Jepson Road, Hasland, Chesterfield, S41 0NZ). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at Inspire Health - Avenue House Surgery?
Around 20,561 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Chesterfield and Dronfield PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Derby and Derbyshire 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.