GP surgery in Ilkeston
Littlewick Medical Centre
Nottingham Road, Ilkeston, DE7 5PR
Scores 10 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 63% of patients say their experience is good and 24% 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 3
- Easy to get through on the phone2
- Easy to contact online26
- Good experience of getting in touch7
- Did not wait too long for the appointment6
Quality of care 26
- Patients rate the surgery as good9
- Patients got what they needed2
- Doctors and nurses listen17
- Patients trust the staff20
- Inspection rating (Outstanding)98
- Health checks and screening done58
- Meets NHS clinical targets80
- Children vaccinated on time85
What patients say
93 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
24%
find the phone easy
well below the England average (57%)
63%
say their experience is good
well below the England average (77%)
-14
change since last year
2025: 77% · 2026: 63%
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 | 24% | 57% | 37% |
| Easy to contact via website | 47% | 58% | 43% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 42% | 54% | 34% |
| Reception staff helpful | 73% | 85% | 87% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 33% | 31% | 28% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 21% | 42% | 37% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 80% | 84% | 80% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 96% | 93% | 99% |
| Good experience of contacting | 54% | 73% | 63% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 60% | 57% | 61% |
| Waiting time was about right | 49% | 69% | 71% |
| Remote appointment | 12% | 26% | 19% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 81% | 87% | 94% |
| Treated with care and concern | 81% | 86% | 92% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 67% | 75% | 79% |
| Had all the information needed | 84% | 92% | 94% |
| Confidence and trust | 89% | 93% | 95% |
| Involved in decisions | 82% | 92% | 96% |
| Needs were met | 77% | 90% | 93% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 63% | 77% | 77% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 67% | 79% | 81% |
| Supported by local services | 46% | 70% | 68% |
| Discussed managing condition | 33% | 43% | 44% |
| Agreed a care plan | 39% | 46% | 29% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 93 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.
Tell us about this surgery
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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 | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Thursday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Friday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 21 May 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Nottingham Road, Ilkeston, DE7 5PR
- Phone
- 0115 932 5229
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.littlewickmedicalcentre.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Erewash PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- C81061 · NHS profile
Branch surgery
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- The Dales Medical Centre
- West Hallam Village, West Hallam, Derby, DE7 6GR · 0115 9440320
Access and facilities
- Accessible toilets
- Audio-descriptive for appointment announcements
- Baby-changing facilities
- Bariatric equipment: weight support
- Bus stop nearby
- Cycle parking
- Disabled car parking
- 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
- Step-free access at entrances and exits
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
Outstanding
overall, from the inspection published 12 May 2016
This rating is 10 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 | 17.9% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 8.1% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 2.8% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.4% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 20.9% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 13.1% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 15.5% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 73% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 74% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 66% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 85% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 77% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 54% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 81% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 75% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Littlewick Medical Centrethis surgery | – | 10 | 24% | 63% | Yes |
| South Street SurgeryIlkeston, DE7 5PZ | 0.2 miles | 98 | 90% | 96% | Yes |
| Gladstone House SurgeryIlkeston, DE7 5QS | 0.2 miles | 73 | 72% | 86% | Yes |
| Eden SurgeryIlkeston, DE7 5AN | 0.3 miles | 97 | 91% | 94% | Yes |
| Old Station SurgeryIlkeston, DE7 8ES | 0.9 miles | 7 | 47% | 64% | Yes |
| West Hallam Medical CentreIlkeston, DE7 6GR | 2.3 miles | 44 | 75% | 68% | Yes |
| Hickings Lane Medical CentreNottingham, NG9 8PN | 2.7 miles | 32 | 50% | 71% | Yes |
| Saxon Cross SurgeryNottingham, NG9 8DA | 2.8 miles | 9 | 46% | 63% | Yes |
| The Linden Medical GroupNottingham, NG9 8DA | 2.8 miles | 4 | 33% | 59% | Yes |
| Grange Farm Medical CentreNottingham, NG8 4HQ | 2.9 miles | 3 | 32% | 62% | Yes |
South Street Surgery is 0.2 miles away, scores 98 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Littlewick Medical Centre taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Littlewick Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0115 932 5229.
How do patients rate Littlewick Medical Centre?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 63% of patients at Littlewick Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 24% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 10 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Littlewick Medical Centre?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Littlewick Medical Centre as Outstanding at its last published inspection (report published 12 May 2016).
What are the opening times of Littlewick Medical 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 21 May 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Littlewick Medical Centre?
Call 0115 932 5229 or visit its website, www.littlewickmedicalcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Nottingham Road, Ilkeston, DE7 5PR.
Does Littlewick Medical Centre have a branch surgery?
Yes. Littlewick Medical Centre also runs The Dales Medical Centre (West Hallam Village, West Hallam, Derby, DE7 6GR). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at Littlewick Medical Centre?
Around 17,924 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Erewash 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.