GP surgery in Sutton in Ashfield

King's Medical Centre

King Street, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 1AT

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good9,801 patients

Scores 29 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 71% of patients say their experience is good and 63% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2019. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 29% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 3 in Sutton in Ashfield Based on 113 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 38

  • Easy to get through on the phone52
  • Easy to contact online11
  • Good experience of getting in touch37
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment40

Quality of care 20

  • Patients rate the surgery as good24
  • Patients got what they needed6
  • Doctors and nurses listen15
  • Patients trust the staff15
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done90
  • Meets NHS clinical targets46
  • Children vaccinated on time39

What patients say

113 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

63%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

71%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

-7

change since last year

2025: 78% · 2026: 71%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone73%
Had their call answered straight away8%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away74%

The appointment

Were seen the same day45%
Waited more than a week28%
Were seen face to face63%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)57%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 63% 57% 54%
Easy to contact via website 38% 58% 58%
Easy to contact via NHS App 55% 54% 58%
Reception staff helpful 82% 85% 82%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 27% 31% 37%
Sees preferred clinician 36% 42% 57%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 85% 84% 74%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 98%
Good experience of contacting 71% 73% 68%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 63% 57% 64%
Waiting time was about right 68% 69% 65%
Remote appointment 37% 26% 29%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 80% 87% 79%
Treated with care and concern 75% 86% 82%
Considered mental wellbeing 70% 75% 69%
Had all the information needed 87% 92% 91%
Confidence and trust 88% 93% 89%
Involved in decisions 88% 92% 90%
Needs were met 80% 90% 89%
Overall
Overall experience good 71% 77% 78%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 71% 79% 77%
Supported by local services 63% 70% 58%
Discussed managing condition 35% 43% 42%
Agreed a care plan 45% 46% 41%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 113 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
Wednesday7am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 27 May 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
King Street, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 1AT
Phone
01623 551015
Website
www.kingsmcsuttoninashfield.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Ashfield North PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C84061 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Cycle parking
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • Documents available in Braille
  • Documents available in large print
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • Lift
  • Paid on-site car parking
  • Pharmacy

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 15 November 2019

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

9,801registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
80.6years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension15.9%15.2%
Diabetes8.8%7.9%
Asthma6.2%6.6%
COPD2.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.0%3.0%
Depression16.5%14.3%
Obesity20.1%13.9%
Smoking22.4%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4972%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6474%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)79%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target85%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target54%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check85%78%
Asthma: annual review84%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
King's Medical Centrethis surgery2963%71%Yes
Willowbrook Medical PracticeSutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 1ES0.2 miles1540%74%Yes
Woodlands Medical PracticeSutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 1JW0.8 miles7270%83%Yes
Brierley Park Medical GroupSutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 2NF1.4 miles2043%72%Yes
Kirkby Community Primary Care CentreNottingham, NG17 7AE1.6 miles3253%73%Yes
Kirkby Health CentreNottingham, NG17 7LG1.8 miles7578%90%Yes
Health Care Complex, KirkbyNottingham, NG17 7BG1.8 miles3350%74%Yes
Lowmoor Road SurgeryNottingham, NG17 7BG1.8 miles6964%87%Yes
Family Medical Centre (Kirkby)Nottingham, NG17 7BG1.8 miles8374%86%Yes
Orchard Medical PracticeMansfield, NG18 5GG2.7 miles1730%72%Yes

Woodlands Medical Practice is 0.8 miles away, scores 72 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is King's Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), King's Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01623 551015.

How do patients rate King's Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 71% of patients at King's Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 63% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 29 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for King's Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated King's Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 15 November 2019).

What are the opening times of King's Medical Centre?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 7am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 27 May 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact King's Medical Centre?

Call 01623 551015 or visit its website, www.kingsmcsuttoninashfield.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is King Street, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 1AT.

How many patients are registered at King's Medical Centre?

Around 9,801 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Ashfield North PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire 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.