GP surgery in North Yorkshire
Leyburn Medical Practice
Brentwood, Leyburn, DL8 5EP
Scores 99 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 97% of patients say their experience is good and 85% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Outstanding in 2016. It is taking on new patients.
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 93
- Easy to get through on the phone89
- Easy to contact online100
- Good experience of getting in touch97
- Did not wait too long for the appointment72
Quality of care 100
- Patients rate the surgery as good98
- Patients got what they needed97
- Doctors and nurses listen97
- Patients trust the staff92
- Inspection rating (Outstanding)98
- Health checks and screening done97
- Meets NHS clinical targets98
- Children vaccinated on time94
What patients say
112 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
85%
find the phone easy
well above the England average (57%)
96%
say their experience is good
well above the England average (77%)
+16
change since last year
2025: 80% · 2026: 97%
Getting in touch
The appointment
All survey questions, compared with England
| What patients said | This surgery | England | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting in touch | |||
| Easy to get through by phone | 85% | 57% | 76% |
| Easy to contact via website | 94% | 58% | 75% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 95% | 54% | 81% |
| Reception staff helpful | 98% | 85% | 84% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 22% | 31% | 17% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 60% | 42% | 32% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 97% | 84% | 96% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 99% | 93% | 98% |
| Good experience of contacting | 95% | 73% | 81% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 81% | 57% | 70% |
| Waiting time was about right | 79% | 69% | 68% |
| Remote appointment | 13% | 26% | 20% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 98% | 87% | 88% |
| Treated with care and concern | 93% | 86% | 87% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 79% | 75% | 84% |
| Had all the information needed | 96% | 92% | 93% |
| Confidence and trust | 99% | 93% | 95% |
| Involved in decisions | 98% | 92% | 92% |
| Needs were met | 99% | 90% | 89% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 96% | 77% | 80% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 91% | 79% | 92% |
| Supported by local services | 82% | 70% | 72% |
| Discussed managing condition | 44% | 43% | 43% |
| Agreed a care plan | 45% | 46% | 57% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 112 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.
What patients tell us
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1 of 10Last time you needed a routine appointment, how long did you wait?
2 of 10When you last phoned, how long did it take to get through?
3 of 10How did you book your last appointment?
4 of 10Can you usually see the same GP?
5 of 10Was your last appointment on time?
6 of 10Are the reception staff helpful?
7 of 10Did the doctor or nurse listen to you?
8 of 10How easy is it to get a repeat prescription?
9 of 10Is parking easy?
10 of 10Would you recommend this surgery?
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Opening times and contact
| Monday | 8:30am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6pm |
| Friday | 8:30am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 31 October 2022. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Brentwood, Leyburn, DL8 5EP
- Phone
- 01969 622391
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.leyburnmedicalpractice.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Richmondshire PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- B82078 · NHS profile
Access and facilities
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Induction loop
- Signing service
- Step-free access
- Text relay
- Wheelchair access
- Car parking
- Cycle parking
- Disabled parking
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
Outstanding
overall, from the inspection published 7 December 2016
This rating is 9 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.
The five questions inspectors ask
| Is it safe? | Good |
| Is it effective? | Outstanding |
| Is it caring? | Good |
| Is it responsive? | Outstanding |
| Is it well-led? | Outstanding |
About the patients
NHS records for the people registered here
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 28.2% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 8.6% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 7.9% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.4% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 10.1% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 19.0% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 9.1% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 76% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 81% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 75% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 91% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 87% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 71% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 95% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 84% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leyburn Medical Practicethis surgery | – | 99 | 85% | 97% | Yes |
| Harewood Medical PracticeCatterick Garrison, DL9 3JD | 6.2 miles | 52 | 69% | 79% | Yes |
| Reeth Medical CentreRichmond, DL11 6SU | 7.3 miles | 100 | 99% | 99% | – |
| The Friary SurgeryRichmond, DL10 4UJ | 7.5 miles | 94 | 84% | 98% | Yes |
| Quakers Lane SurgeryRichmond, DL10 4BB | 7.5 miles | 99 | 90% | 100% | Yes |
| Masham & Kirkby Malzeard SurgeryRipon, HG4 4DZ | 9.1 miles | 92 | 91% | 96% | Yes |
| Catterick Village SurgeryRichmond, DL10 7LD | 9.1 miles | 57 | 70% | 84% | Yes |
| Glebe House SurgeryBedale, DL8 2AT | 9.5 miles | 86 | 78% | 88% | Yes |
| Scorton Medical CentreRichmond, DL10 6HB | 10.5 miles | 99 | 92% | 92% | Yes |
| Doctors Lane SurgeryRichmond, DL11 7TH | 14.1 miles | 91 | 85% | 92% | Yes |
Common questions
Is Leyburn Medical Practice taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Leyburn Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01969 622391.
How do patients rate Leyburn Medical Practice?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 97% of patients at Leyburn Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 85% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 99 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Leyburn Medical Practice?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Leyburn Medical Practice as Outstanding at its last published inspection (report published 7 December 2016).
What are the opening times of Leyburn Medical Practice?
Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6pm, Thursday 8:30am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6pm, Friday 8:30am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 31 October 2022. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Leyburn Medical Practice?
Call 01969 622391 or visit its website, www.leyburnmedicalpractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Brentwood, Leyburn, DL8 5EP.
How many patients are registered at Leyburn Medical Practice?
Around 6,161 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Richmondshire PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Humber and North 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.