GP surgery in Barnsley

Lakeside Surgery

Goldthope Centre, Goldthorpe Green, Goldthorpe, Rotherham, S63 9EH

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good2,419 patients

Scores 48 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 75% of patients say their experience is good and 77% 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.

Average Scores higher than 48% of GP surgeries in England. 14th of 24 in Barnsley Based on 97 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 69

  • Easy to get through on the phone77
  • Easy to contact online22
  • Good experience of getting in touch72
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment62

Quality of care 19

  • Patients rate the surgery as good36
  • Patients got what they needed41
  • Doctors and nurses listen7
  • Patients trust the staff14
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done3
  • Meets NHS clinical targets8
  • Children vaccinated on time78

What patients say

97 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

77%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

75%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

0

change since last year

2025: 76% · 2026: 75%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone86%
Had their call answered straight away26%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away79%

The appointment

Were seen the same day44%
Waited more than a week22%
Were seen face to face82%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)71%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 77% 57% 63%
Easy to contact via website 45% 58% 51%
Easy to contact via NHS App 63% 54% 64%
Reception staff helpful 89% 85% 92%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 31% 31% 26%
Sees preferred clinician 58% 42% 28%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 89% 84% 79%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 94%
Good experience of contacting 83% 73% 76%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 67% 57% 56%
Waiting time was about right 76% 69% 78%
Remote appointment 18% 26% 25%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 76% 87% 84%
Treated with care and concern 76% 86% 82%
Considered mental wellbeing 63% 75% 75%
Had all the information needed 88% 92% 88%
Confidence and trust 88% 93% 86%
Involved in decisions 88% 92% 88%
Needs were met 90% 90% 88%
Overall
Overall experience good 75% 77% 76%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 71% 79% 72%
Supported by local services 67% 70% 69%
Discussed managing condition 43% 43% 42%
Agreed a care plan 60% 46% 39%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 97 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday7:30am to 6:30pm
Tuesday8am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 7pm
Friday7:30am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 21 October 2019. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Goldthope Centre, Goldthorpe Green, Goldthorpe, Rotherham, S63 9EH
Phone
01709 886360
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Fcp Service - Barnsley PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
Y04809 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • 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 19 March 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

2,419registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
79.9years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension13.6%15.2%
Diabetes8.6%7.9%
Asthma8.3%6.6%
COPD3.1%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.2%3.0%
Depression11.7%14.3%
Obesity18.0%13.9%
Smoking20.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4969%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6476%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)57%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target77%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target53%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check54%78%
Asthma: annual review37%66%

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Lakeside Surgerythis surgery4877%75%Yes
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Hollygreen PracticeRotherham, S63 9EHunder 0.1 miles547%54%Yes
Dearne Valley Group PracticeRotherham, S63 0LU1.2 miles1138%65%Yes
Market SurgeryRotherham, S63 7RA2.3 miles5554%79%Yes
Garland House SurgeryBarnsley, S73 9JX2.5 miles4153%78%Yes
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Mexborough Health CentreMexborough, S64 0BY2.6 miles430%55%Yes
Crown Street SurgeryMexborough, S64 8NB2.8 miles7365%87%Yes
The Magna Group PracticeMexborough, S64 5UP3.5 miles6967%83%Yes

Crown Street Surgery is 2.8 miles away, scores 73 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Lakeside Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Lakeside Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01709 886360.

How do patients rate Lakeside Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 75% of patients at Lakeside Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 77% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 48 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Lakeside Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Lakeside Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 19 March 2024).

What are the opening times of Lakeside Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 7pm, Friday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 21 October 2019. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Lakeside Surgery?

Call 01709 886360. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Goldthope Centre, Goldthorpe Green, Goldthorpe, Rotherham, S63 9EH.

How many patients are registered at Lakeside Surgery?

Around 2,419 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Fcp Service - Barnsley PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the South 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.