GP surgery in Leicester

Leicester City Assist Practice

Charles Berry House, 45 East Bond Street, Leicester, LE1 4SX

Taking on new patients1,730 patients

Scores 88 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 88% of patients say their experience is good and 73% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 88% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 42 in Leicester Based on 49 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 81

  • Easy to get through on the phone71
  • Easy to contact online86
  • Good experience of getting in touch83
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment68

Quality of care 92

  • Patients rate the surgery as good79
  • Patients got what they needed87
  • Doctors and nurses listen96
  • Patients trust the staff74
  • Inspection rating (Not rated)
  • Health checks and screening done91
  • Meets NHS clinical targets26
  • Children vaccinated on time50

What patients say

49 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

73%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

87%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+3

change since last year

2025: 84% · 2026: 88%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone62%
Had their call answered straight away38%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away57%

The appointment

Were seen the same day35%
Waited more than a week11%
Were seen face to face66%
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 73% 57% 85%
Easy to contact via website 75% 58% 75%
Easy to contact via NHS App 73% 54% 75%
Reception staff helpful 87% 85% 98%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 53% 31% 40%
Sees preferred clinician 50% 42% 56%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 81% 84% 74%
Next steps within 2 days 88% 93% 93%
Good experience of contacting 87% 73% 90%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 88% 57% 64%
Waiting time was about right 77% 69% 79%
Remote appointment 34% 26% 40%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 97% 87% 90%
Treated with care and concern 91% 86% 89%
Considered mental wellbeing 92% 75% 94%
Had all the information needed 94% 92% 90%
Confidence and trust 96% 93% 93%
Involved in decisions 93% 92% 86%
Needs were met 96% 90% 86%
Overall
Overall experience good 87% 77% 84%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 65% 79% 74%
Supported by local services 76% 70% 68%
Discussed managing condition 76% 43% 58%
Agreed a care plan 77% 46% 81%

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6:30pm
Tuesday8am to 7pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 25 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Charles Berry House, 45 East Bond Street, Leicester, LE1 4SX
Phone
0116 294 6305
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.assistpractice.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Leicester City South PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
Y00344 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Cycle parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

No inspection rating has been published for this surgery.

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

1,730registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
82.0years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension2.4%15.2%
Diabetes2.8%7.9%
Asthma1.0%6.6%
COPD0.1%1.9%
Coronary heart disease0.3%3.0%
Depression9.2%14.3%
Obesity4.5%13.9%
Smoking24.6%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4965%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6481%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)73%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)87%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target79%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target63%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check84%78%
Asthma: annual review81%66%

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Common questions

Is Leicester City Assist Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Leicester City Assist Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0116 294 6305.

How do patients rate Leicester City Assist Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 88% of patients at Leicester City Assist Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 73% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 88 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What are the opening times of Leicester City Assist Practice?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 7pm, 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 25 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Leicester City Assist Practice?

Call 0116 294 6305 or visit its website, www.assistpractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Charles Berry House, 45 East Bond Street, Leicester, LE1 4SX.

How many patients are registered at Leicester City Assist Practice?

Around 1,730 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Leicester City South 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.