GP surgery in Heanor

Kelvingrove Medical Centre

28 Hands Road, Heanor, DE75 7HA

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good9,702 patients

Scores 63 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 86% of patients say their experience is good and 66% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2024. It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 63% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 3 in Heanor Based on 118 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 52

  • Easy to get through on the phone58
  • Easy to contact online84
  • Good experience of getting in touch78
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment8

Quality of care 75

  • Patients rate the surgery as good75
  • Patients got what they needed66
  • Doctors and nurses listen70
  • Patients trust the staff69
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done36
  • Meets NHS clinical targets70
  • Children vaccinated on time91

What patients say

118 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

66%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

86%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+7

change since last year

2025: 79% · 2026: 86%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone77%
Had their call answered straight away7%
Gave up or got no answer5%
Knew what would happen next straight away69%

The appointment

Were seen the same day15%
Waited more than a week51%
Were seen face to face75%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)67%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 66% 57% 72%
Easy to contact via website 73% 58% 61%
Easy to contact via NHS App 51% 54% 51%
Reception staff helpful 87% 85% 95%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 40% 31% 33%
Sees preferred clinician 33% 42% 42%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 90% 84% 93%
Next steps within 2 days 91% 93% 90%
Good experience of contacting 85% 73% 83%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 60% 57% 61%
Waiting time was about right 52% 69% 71%
Remote appointment 24% 26% 22%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 91% 87% 91%
Treated with care and concern 92% 86% 92%
Considered mental wellbeing 81% 75% 77%
Had all the information needed 94% 92% 95%
Confidence and trust 96% 93% 94%
Involved in decisions 95% 92% 94%
Needs were met 93% 90% 92%
Overall
Overall experience good 86% 77% 79%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 83% 79% 84%
Supported by local services 67% 70% 61%
Discussed managing condition 50% 43% 31%
Agreed a care plan 32% 46% 42%

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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 16 June 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
28 Hands Road, Heanor, DE75 7HA
Phone
01773 713201
Website
www.kelvingrovemc.com
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Alfreton Ripley Crich & Heanor PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C81049 · 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
  • Baby changing facility
  • 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 8 February 2024

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

9,702registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
81.5years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension17.1%15.2%
Diabetes8.0%7.9%
Asthma7.4%6.6%
COPD2.3%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.4%3.0%
Depression21.4%14.3%
Obesity14.2%13.9%
Smoking15.0%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4975%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6474%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)72%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target78%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target49%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check74%78%
Asthma: annual review57%66%

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Common questions

Is Kelvingrove Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Kelvingrove Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01773 713201.

How do patients rate Kelvingrove Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 86% of patients at Kelvingrove Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 66% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 63 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Kelvingrove Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Kelvingrove Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 8 February 2024).

What are the opening times of Kelvingrove 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 16 June 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Kelvingrove Medical Centre?

Call 01773 713201 or visit its website, www.kelvingrovemc.com. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 28 Hands Road, Heanor, DE75 7HA.

How many patients are registered at Kelvingrove Medical Centre?

Around 9,702 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Alfreton Ripley Crich & Heanor 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.