GP surgery in Little Hulton

Manchester Road East Medical Practice

Little Hulton Health Centre, 4 Longshaw Drive, Worsley, Manchester, M28 0BB

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good2,395 patients

Scores 80 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 83% of patients say their experience is good and 91% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2024. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 80% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 6 in Little Hulton Based on 100 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 97

  • Easy to get through on the phone95
  • Easy to contact online91
  • Good experience of getting in touch90
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment98

Quality of care 45

  • Patients rate the surgery as good65
  • Patients got what they needed20
  • Doctors and nurses listen14
  • Patients trust the staff32
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done99
  • Meets NHS clinical targets36
  • Children vaccinated on time17

What patients say

100 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

91%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

83%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+5

change since last year

2025: 79% · 2026: 83%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone64%
Had their call answered straight away55%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away79%

The appointment

Were seen the same day33%
Waited more than a week8%
Were seen face to face78%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)78%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 91% 57% 87%
Easy to contact via website 78% 58% 57%
Easy to contact via NHS App 85% 54% 66%
Reception staff helpful 98% 85% 96%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 47% 31% 44%
Sees preferred clinician 70% 42% 57%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 91% 84% 88%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 94%
Good experience of contacting 90% 73% 82%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 85% 57% 82%
Waiting time was about right 94% 69% 84%
Remote appointment 22% 26% 19%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 80% 87% 80%
Treated with care and concern 77% 86% 86%
Considered mental wellbeing 73% 75% 72%
Had all the information needed 95% 92% 87%
Confidence and trust 91% 93% 89%
Involved in decisions 93% 92% 94%
Needs were met 86% 90% 91%
Overall
Overall experience good 83% 77% 79%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 62% 79% 61%
Supported by local services 68% 70% 61%
Discussed managing condition 46% 43% 53%
Agreed a care plan 45% 46% 49%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 100 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
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 13 July 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Little Hulton Health Centre, 4 Longshaw Drive, Worsley, Manchester, M28 0BB
Phone
0161 799 3233
Email
[email protected]
Website
mremedicalpractice.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Walkden & Little Hulton PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
P87661 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 11 December 2024

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

2,395registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
79.2years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension13.7%15.2%
Diabetes9.8%7.9%
Asthma6.3%6.6%
COPD2.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.3%3.0%
Depression18.0%14.3%
Obesity20.5%13.9%
Smoking22.7%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4977%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6478%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)80%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)94%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target90%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target73%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check94%78%
Asthma: annual review84%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Manchester Road East Medical Practicethis surgery8091%83%Yes
Cherry Medical PracticeManchester, M28 0BBunder 0.1 miles8191%86%Yes
Dearden Avenue Medical PracticeManchester, M28 0BBunder 0.1 miles6778%84%Yes
Salford Primary Care TogetherManchester, M28 0BBunder 0.1 miles2958%74%Yes
Cleggs Lane Medical Practice/129Manchester, M38 9RS0.5 miles6774%85%Yes
The Gill Medical PracticeManchester, M28 3DR0.9 miles8181%88%Yes
Walkden Medical CentreManchester, M28 3AT0.9 miles3965%63%Yes
The Limes Medical PracticeManchester, M28 3AT0.9 miles8272%82%Yes
Ellenbrook Medical CentreManchester, M28 1PB1.1 miles6162%85%Yes
Boothstown Medical CentreManchester, M29 8RZ1.3 miles1945%68%Yes

Common questions

Is Manchester Road East Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Manchester Road East Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0161 799 3233.

How do patients rate Manchester Road East Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 83% of patients at Manchester Road East Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 91% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 80 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Manchester Road East Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Manchester Road East Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 11 December 2024).

What are the opening times of Manchester Road East Medical Practice?

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 13 July 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Manchester Road East Medical Practice?

Call 0161 799 3233 or visit its website, mremedicalpractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Little Hulton Health Centre, 4 Longshaw Drive, Worsley, Manchester, M28 0BB.

How many patients are registered at Manchester Road East Medical Practice?

Around 2,395 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Walkden & Little Hulton 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.