GP surgery in Halifax

Keighley Road Surgery

Keighley Road, Illingworth, Halifax, HX2 9LL

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good10,358 patients

Scores 4 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 47% of patients say their experience is good and 33% 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.

Poor Scores higher than 4% of GP surgeries in England. 9th of 9 in Halifax Based on 108 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 7

  • Easy to get through on the phone8
  • Easy to contact online12
  • Good experience of getting in touch2
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment26

Quality of care 4

  • Patients rate the surgery as good1
  • Patients got what they needed10
  • Doctors and nurses listen2
  • Patients trust the staff3
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done34
  • Meets NHS clinical targets45
  • Children vaccinated on time47

What patients say

108 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

33%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

47%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-6

change since last year

2025: 53% · 2026: 47%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone50%
Had their call answered straight away4%
Gave up or got no answer6%
Knew what would happen next straight away45%

The appointment

Were seen the same day34%
Waited more than a week38%
Were seen face to face55%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)45%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 33% 57% 36%
Easy to contact via website 39% 58% 28%
Easy to contact via NHS App 33% 54% 32%
Reception staff helpful 52% 85% 62%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 20% 31% 25%
Sees preferred clinician 35% 42% 20%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 72% 84% 71%
Next steps within 2 days 89% 93% 94%
Good experience of contacting 45% 73% 50%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 24% 57% 28%
Waiting time was about right 63% 69% 57%
Remote appointment 45% 26% 55%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 71% 87% 80%
Treated with care and concern 70% 86% 78%
Considered mental wellbeing 51% 75% 58%
Had all the information needed 85% 92% 85%
Confidence and trust 82% 93% 85%
Involved in decisions 75% 92% 81%
Needs were met 83% 90% 81%
Overall
Overall experience good 47% 77% 52%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 63% 79% 69%
Supported by local services 62% 70% 73%
Discussed managing condition 22% 43% 31%
Agreed a care plan 40% 46% 48%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 108 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 9 July 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Keighley Road, Illingworth, Halifax, HX2 9LL
Phone
01422 247528
Website
www.krshalifax.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
North Halifax PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
B84010 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Disabled car parking
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • Sign language interpreter available online
  • Toilets
  • Translation services

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 23 March 2016

This rating is 10 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

10,358registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
81.4years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension16.0%15.2%
Diabetes9.7%7.9%
Asthma8.7%6.6%
COPD3.1%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.5%3.0%
Depression20.2%14.3%
Obesity13.1%13.9%
Smoking20.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4971%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6472%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)70%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)87%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target73%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target53%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check70%78%
Asthma: annual review58%66%

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Beechwood Medical Centre is 0.9 miles away, scores 47 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Keighley Road Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Keighley Road Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01422 247528.

How do patients rate Keighley Road Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 47% of patients at Keighley Road Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 33% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 4 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Keighley Road Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Keighley Road Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 23 March 2016).

What are the opening times of Keighley Road Surgery?

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 9 July 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Keighley Road Surgery?

Call 01422 247528 or visit its website, www.krshalifax.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Keighley Road, Illingworth, Halifax, HX2 9LL.

How many patients are registered at Keighley Road Surgery?

Around 10,358 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of North Halifax PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the West 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.