GP surgery in Blaby

Kingsway Surgery

23 Kingsway, Leicester, LE3 2JN

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good11,065 patients

Scores 3 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 45% of patients say their experience is good and 37% 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.

Poor Scores higher than 3% of GP surgeries in England. 6th of 6 in Blaby Based on 89 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 3

  • Easy to get through on the phone11
  • Easy to contact online9
  • Good experience of getting in touch1
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment9

Quality of care 5

  • Patients rate the surgery as good0
  • Patients got what they needed1
  • Doctors and nurses listen7
  • Patients trust the staff1
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done48
  • Meets NHS clinical targets54
  • Children vaccinated on time47

What patients say

89 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

37%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

45%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-12

change since last year

2025: 57% · 2026: 45%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone72%
Had their call answered straight away1%
Gave up or got no answer8%
Knew what would happen next straight away60%

The appointment

Were seen the same day24%
Waited more than a week30%
Were seen face to face66%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)65%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 37% 57% 19%
Easy to contact via website 36% 58% 22%
Easy to contact via NHS App 33% 54% 43%
Reception staff helpful 57% 85% 62%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 32% 31% 26%
Sees preferred clinician 7% 42% 20%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 71% 84% 79%
Next steps within 2 days 88% 93% 90%
Good experience of contacting 43% 73% 42%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 39% 57% 30%
Waiting time was about right 52% 69% 68%
Remote appointment 34% 26% 24%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 76% 87% 83%
Treated with care and concern 66% 86% 83%
Considered mental wellbeing 66% 75% 75%
Had all the information needed 90% 92% 94%
Confidence and trust 78% 93% 94%
Involved in decisions 83% 92% 90%
Needs were met 74% 90% 86%
Overall
Overall experience good 45% 77% 57%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 72% 79% 75%
Supported by local services 61% 70% 50%
Discussed managing condition 43% 43% 36%
Agreed a care plan 41% 46% 31%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 89 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 7 August 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
23 Kingsway, Leicester, LE3 2JN
Phone
0116 289 5081
Email
[email protected]
Website
kingswaysurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
North Blaby PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C82039 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.

Kingsway Branch
Thorpe Astley Community Centre, Lakin Drive, Braunstone, Leicester, LE3 3RU

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • 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 4 October 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?Requires improvement

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

11,065registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
83.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension18.0%15.2%
Diabetes9.9%7.9%
Asthma5.0%6.6%
COPD1.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.7%3.0%
Depression16.6%14.3%
Obesity15.2%13.9%
Smoking13.4%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4968%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6479%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)71%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)92%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target72%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target57%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check67%78%
Asthma: annual review68%66%

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The Surgery @ Aylestone is 0.9 miles away, scores 50 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Kingsway Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Kingsway Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0116 289 5081.

How do patients rate Kingsway Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 45% of patients at Kingsway Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 37% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 3 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Kingsway Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Kingsway Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 4 October 2024).

What are the opening times of Kingsway 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 7 August 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Kingsway Surgery?

Call 0116 289 5081 or visit its website, kingswaysurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 23 Kingsway, Leicester, LE3 2JN.

Does Kingsway Surgery have a branch surgery?

Yes. Kingsway Surgery also runs Kingsway Branch (Thorpe Astley Community Centre, Lakin Drive, Braunstone, Leicester, LE3 3RU). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Kingsway Surgery?

Around 11,065 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of North Blaby PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland 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.