GP surgery in Oldham

Jalal Practice

Integrated Care Centre, New Radcliffe Street, Oldham, OL1 1NL

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good3,156 patients

Scores 22 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 74% of patients say their experience is good and 52% 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.

Below average Scores higher than 22% of GP surgeries in England. 12th of 23 in Oldham Based on 81 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 23

  • Easy to get through on the phone31
  • Easy to contact online38
  • Good experience of getting in touch19
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment32

Quality of care 25

  • Patients rate the surgery as good32
  • Patients got what they needed44
  • Doctors and nurses listen51
  • Patients trust the staff17
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done37
  • Meets NHS clinical targets4
  • Children vaccinated on time7

What patients say

81 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

52%

find the phone easy

below the England average (57%)

74%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

+1

change since last year

2025: 73% · 2026: 74%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone56%
Had their call answered straight away9%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away46%

The appointment

Were seen the same day14%
Waited more than a week27%
Were seen face to face63%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)62%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 52% 57% 58%
Easy to contact via website 53% 58% 67%
Easy to contact via NHS App 55% 54% 63%
Reception staff helpful 83% 85% 85%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 31% 31% 39%
Sees preferred clinician 28% 42% 23%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 73% 84% 78%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 97%
Good experience of contacting 63% 73% 64%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 47% 57% 75%
Waiting time was about right 65% 69% 64%
Remote appointment 37% 26% 29%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 88% 87% 83%
Treated with care and concern 89% 86% 80%
Considered mental wellbeing 75% 75% 67%
Had all the information needed 87% 92% 97%
Confidence and trust 88% 93% 95%
Involved in decisions 92% 92% 83%
Needs were met 90% 90% 95%
Overall
Overall experience good 74% 77% 73%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 57% 79% 80%
Supported by local services 60% 70% 76%
Discussed managing condition 49% 43% 43%
Agreed a care plan 58% 46% 49%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 81 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 25 October 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Integrated Care Centre, New Radcliffe Street, Oldham, OL1 1NL
Phone
0161 271 3170
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Oldham Central PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
P85601 · 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
  • Parent and baby room
  • Parent and child parking
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 27 April 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

3,156registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
78.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension14.9%15.2%
Diabetes12.3%7.9%
Asthma8.2%6.6%
COPD1.9%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.9%3.0%
Depression15.8%14.3%
Obesity21.6%13.9%
Smoking16.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4962%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6481%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)62%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)92%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target74%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target48%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check86%78%
Asthma: annual review74%66%

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MD Family PracticeOldham, OL9 7AY0.8 miles4465%76%Yes

Oldham Family Practice is under 0.1 miles away, scores 58 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Jalal Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Jalal Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0161 271 3170.

How do patients rate Jalal Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 74% of patients at Jalal Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 52% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 22 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Jalal Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Jalal Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 27 April 2026).

What are the opening times of Jalal Practice?

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 25 October 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Jalal Practice?

Call 0161 271 3170. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Integrated Care Centre, New Radcliffe Street, Oldham, OL1 1NL.

How many patients are registered at Jalal Practice?

Around 3,156 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Oldham Central PCN, 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.