GP surgery in Hadfield

Lambgates Health Centre

Wesley Street, Hadfield, Glossop, SK13 1DJ

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good7,257 patients

Scores 90 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 93% of patients say their experience is good and 91% 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.

Excellent Scores higher than 90% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 4 in Hadfield Based on 107 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 94

  • Easy to get through on the phone95
  • Easy to contact online92
  • Good experience of getting in touch76
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment98

Quality of care 80

  • Patients rate the surgery as good92
  • Patients got what they needed50
  • Doctors and nurses listen69
  • Patients trust the staff52
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done49
  • Meets NHS clinical targets86
  • Children vaccinated on time93

What patients say

107 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

91%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

92%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+4

change since last year

2025: 88% · 2026: 93%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone47%
Had their call answered straight away23%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away55%

The appointment

Were seen the same day30%
Waited more than a week11%
Were seen face to face79%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)52%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 91% 57% 87%
Easy to contact via website 79% 58% 82%
Easy to contact via NHS App 71% 54% 75%
Reception staff helpful 95% 85% 95%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 15% 31% 17%
Sees preferred clinician 57% 42% 82%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 89% 84% 92%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 92%
Good experience of contacting 84% 73% 89%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 72% 57% 74%
Waiting time was about right 94% 69% 92%
Remote appointment 21% 26% 17%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 91% 87% 95%
Treated with care and concern 91% 86% 96%
Considered mental wellbeing 81% 75% 87%
Had all the information needed 92% 92% 97%
Confidence and trust 94% 93% 94%
Involved in decisions 95% 92% 97%
Needs were met 91% 90% 92%
Overall
Overall experience good 92% 77% 88%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 84% 79% 89%
Supported by local services 80% 70% 86%
Discussed managing condition 48% 43% 42%
Agreed a care plan 31% 46% 18%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 107 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 17 July 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Wesley Street, Hadfield, Glossop, SK13 1DJ
Phone
01457 869090
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.lambgatessurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Glossop PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C81106 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled car parking
  • 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
  • High-back waiting room chairs
  • Lift
  • Off-site car parking nearby
  • Parent and baby room
  • Sign language interpreter available online

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 26 July 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

7,257registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
81.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension19.5%15.2%
Diabetes7.1%7.9%
Asthma10.0%6.6%
COPD3.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.9%3.0%
Depression23.3%14.3%
Obesity16.5%13.9%
Smoking13.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4974%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6477%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)66%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)91%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target73%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target62%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check74%78%
Asthma: annual review66%66%

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Common questions

Is Lambgates Health Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Lambgates Health Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01457 869090.

How do patients rate Lambgates Health Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 93% of patients at Lambgates Health Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 91% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 90 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Lambgates Health Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Lambgates Health Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 26 July 2016).

What are the opening times of Lambgates Health 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 17 July 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Lambgates Health Centre?

Call 01457 869090 or visit its website, www.lambgatessurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Wesley Street, Hadfield, Glossop, SK13 1DJ.

How many patients are registered at Lambgates Health Centre?

Around 7,257 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Glossop 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.