GP surgery in Oldham

Lindley House Health Centre

Integrated Care Centre, New Radcliffe Street, Oldham, OL1 1NL

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good4,869 patients

Scores 18 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 73% of patients say their experience is good and 46% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2022. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 18% of GP surgeries in England. 15th of 23 in Oldham Based on 83 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 18

  • Easy to get through on the phone22
  • Easy to contact online35
  • Good experience of getting in touch9
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment36

Quality of care 22

  • Patients rate the surgery as good28
  • Patients got what they needed29
  • Doctors and nurses listen35
  • Patients trust the staff58
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done11
  • Meets NHS clinical targets10
  • Children vaccinated on time28

What patients say

83 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

46%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

73%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

+1

change since last year

2025: 72% · 2026: 73%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone27%
Had their call answered straight away23%
Gave up or got no answer5%
Knew what would happen next straight away42%

The appointment

Were seen the same day36%
Waited more than a week15%
Were seen face to face68%
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 46% 57% 48%
Easy to contact via website 52% 58% 45%
Easy to contact via NHS App 55% 54% 53%
Reception staff helpful 80% 85% 78%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 30% 31% 37%
Sees preferred clinician 18% 42% 32%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 64% 84% 71%
Next steps within 2 days 98% 93% 99%
Good experience of contacting 57% 73% 63%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 73% 57% 52%
Waiting time was about right 66% 69% 71%
Remote appointment 32% 26% 30%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 85% 87% 77%
Treated with care and concern 84% 86% 78%
Considered mental wellbeing 77% 75% 80%
Had all the information needed 85% 92% 86%
Confidence and trust 95% 93% 87%
Involved in decisions 95% 92% 81%
Needs were met 88% 90% 87%
Overall
Overall experience good 73% 77% 72%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 87% 79% 78%
Supported by local services 62% 70% 61%
Discussed managing condition 54% 43% 51%
Agreed a care plan 81% 46% 45%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 83 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
Saturday8am to noon
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 16 February 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Integrated Care Centre, New Radcliffe Street, Oldham, OL1 1NL
Phone
0161 337 3467
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.gtdhealthcare.co.uk/practice/lindley-medical-practice-
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Oldham Central PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
Y02875 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Cycle parking
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • 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
  • Lift
  • Off-site car parking nearby
  • Parent and baby room
  • Parent and child parking spaces

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 4 August 2022

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

4,869registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
77.9years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension8.7%15.2%
Diabetes7.7%7.9%
Asthma5.3%6.6%
COPD1.3%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.7%3.0%
Depression14.0%14.3%
Obesity19.0%13.9%
Smoking18.7%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4964%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6478%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)59%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)91%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target75%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target44%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check75%78%
Asthma: annual review54%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Lindley House Health Centrethis surgery1846%73%Yes
Oldham Family PracticeOldham, OL1 1NLunder 0.1 miles5861%77%Yes
The Chowdhury PracticeOldham, OL1 1NLunder 0.1 miles639%63%Yes
Perkins PracticeOldham, OL1 1NLunder 0.1 miles6760%87%Yes
Jalal PracticeOldham, OL1 1NLunder 0.1 miles2252%74%Yes
John Street Medical PracticeOldham, OL8 1DF0.3 miles2849%80%Yes
St Mary's Medical CentreOldham, OL1 3UL0.3 miles4766%86%Yes
Werneth Medical PracticeOldham, OL9 7AY0.7 miles645%66%Yes
Kapur Family CareOldham, OL9 7AY0.7 miles1452%64%Yes
MD Family PracticeOldham, OL9 7AY0.8 miles4465%76%Yes

Oldham Family Practice is under 0.1 miles away, scores 58 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Lindley House Health Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Lindley House Health Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0161 337 3467.

How do patients rate Lindley House Health Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 73% of patients at Lindley House Health Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 46% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 18 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Lindley House Health Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Lindley House Health Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 4 August 2022).

What are the opening times of Lindley House 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 8am to noon, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 16 February 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Lindley House Health Centre?

Call 0161 337 3467 or visit its website, www.gtdhealthcare.co.uk/practice/lindley-medical-practice-. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Integrated Care Centre, New Radcliffe Street, Oldham, OL1 1NL.

How many patients are registered at Lindley House Health Centre?

Around 4,869 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Oldham Central PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Greater Manchester 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.