GP surgery in Oldham
Littletown Family Medical Practice
53 Manchester Road, Oldham, OL8 4LR
Scores 65 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 82% of patients say their experience is good and 79% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2023. 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 78
- Easy to get through on the phone80
- Easy to contact online97
- Good experience of getting in touch80
- Did not wait too long for the appointment49
Quality of care 47
- Patients rate the surgery as good61
- Patients got what they needed11
- Doctors and nurses listen23
- Patients trust the staff49
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done78
- Meets NHS clinical targets57
- Children vaccinated on time49
What patients say
116 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
79%
find the phone easy
well above the England average (57%)
82%
say their experience is good
above the England average (77%)
-4
change since last year
2025: 86% · 2026: 82%
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 | 79% | 57% | 79% |
| Easy to contact via website | 85% | 58% | 75% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 52% | 54% | 72% |
| Reception staff helpful | 94% | 85% | 91% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 48% | 31% | 40% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 30% | 42% | 44% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 84% | 84% | 79% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 99% | 93% | 95% |
| Good experience of contacting | 85% | 73% | 85% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 61% | 57% | 64% |
| Waiting time was about right | 71% | 69% | 74% |
| Remote appointment | 19% | 26% | 25% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 83% | 87% | 89% |
| Treated with care and concern | 81% | 86% | 86% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 73% | 75% | 82% |
| Had all the information needed | 88% | 92% | 94% |
| Confidence and trust | 93% | 93% | 94% |
| Involved in decisions | 90% | 92% | 89% |
| Needs were met | 83% | 90% | 92% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 82% | 77% | 86% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 72% | 79% | 82% |
| Supported by local services | 80% | 70% | 74% |
| Discussed managing condition | 42% | 43% | 56% |
| Agreed a care plan | 52% | 46% | 65% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 116 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.
What patients tell us
From people who use this surgery. Official data cannot tell you these things.
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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 | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30am to 6:30pm |
| Thursday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Friday | 7:30am to 6:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 22 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- 53 Manchester Road, Oldham, OL8 4LR
- Phone
- 0161 624 5457
- [email protected]
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Milltown Alliance PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- P85605 · NHS profile
Access and facilities
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Induction loop
- Wheelchair access
- Baby changing facility
- Baby changing facility
- Car parking
- Disabled parking
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
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
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 14.1% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 14.1% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 8.2% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 2.3% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 10.9% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 26.4% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 13.2% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 64% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 80% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 70% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 93% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 80% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 65% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 90% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 75% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Littletown Family Medical Practicethis surgery | – | 65 | 79% | 82% | Yes |
| CH Medical PracticeOldham, OL9 8NH | 0.5 miles | 72 | 72% | 88% | Yes |
| MD Family PracticeOldham, OL9 7AY | 0.5 miles | 44 | 65% | 76% | Yes |
| Hollinwood Medical PracticeOldham, OL8 3TR | 0.6 miles | 56 | 70% | 82% | Yes |
| Werneth Medical PracticeOldham, OL9 7AY | 0.6 miles | 6 | 45% | 66% | Yes |
| Kapur Family CareOldham, OL9 7AY | 0.6 miles | 14 | 52% | 64% | Yes |
| Oldham Medical ServicesOldham, OL8 3HF | 1.0 miles | 53 | 60% | 79% | Yes |
| John Street Medical PracticeOldham, OL8 1DF | 1.0 miles | 28 | 49% | 80% | Yes |
| Woodlands Medical PracticeOldham, OL9 0LH | 1.2 miles | 22 | 50% | 70% | Yes |
| Chadderton Medical PracticeOldham, OL9 0LH | 1.2 miles | 82 | 75% | 89% | Yes |
Chadderton Medical Practice is 1.2 miles away, scores 82 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Littletown Family Medical Practice taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Littletown Family Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0161 624 5457.
How do patients rate Littletown Family Medical Practice?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 82% of patients at Littletown Family Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 79% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 65 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Littletown Family Medical Practice?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Littletown Family Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 14 September 2023).
What are the opening times of Littletown Family Medical Practice?
Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 22 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Littletown Family Medical Practice?
Call 0161 624 5457. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 53 Manchester Road, Oldham, OL8 4LR.
How many patients are registered at Littletown Family Medical Practice?
Around 7,652 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Milltown Alliance 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.