GP surgery in Market Harborough

Market Harborough Medical Centre

67 Coventry Road, Market Harborough, LE16 9BX

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good29,259 patients

Scores 10 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 64% of patients say their experience is good and 21% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2016. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 10% of GP surgeries in England. Based on 133 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 2

  • Easy to get through on the phone1
  • Easy to contact online10
  • Good experience of getting in touch12
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment2

Quality of care 26

  • Patients rate the surgery as good10
  • Patients got what they needed23
  • Doctors and nurses listen44
  • Patients trust the staff66
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done55
  • Meets NHS clinical targets55
  • Children vaccinated on time42

What patients say

133 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

20%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

64%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-4

change since last year

2025: 68% · 2026: 64%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone27%
Had their call answered straight away7%
Gave up or got no answer8%
Knew what would happen next straight away46%

The appointment

Were seen the same day13%
Waited more than a week61%
Were seen face to face81%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)49%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 20% 57% 32%
Easy to contact via website 37% 58% 53%
Easy to contact via NHS App 37% 54% 60%
Reception staff helpful 68% 85% 89%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 32% 31% 38%
Sees preferred clinician 48% 42% 39%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 82% 84% 69%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 88%
Good experience of contacting 59% 73% 57%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 35% 57% 48%
Waiting time was about right 43% 69% 42%
Remote appointment 19% 26% 32%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 87% 87% 90%
Treated with care and concern 84% 86% 88%
Considered mental wellbeing 67% 75% 73%
Had all the information needed 92% 92% 92%
Confidence and trust 95% 93% 97%
Involved in decisions 93% 92% 97%
Needs were met 87% 90% 97%
Overall
Overall experience good 64% 77% 68%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 78% 79% 83%
Supported by local services 71% 70% 70%
Discussed managing condition 35% 43% 49%
Agreed a care plan 35% 46% 48%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 133 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 27 August 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
67 Coventry Road, Market Harborough, LE16 9BX
Phone
01858 464242
Website
www.mh-bp.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Market Harborough & Bosworth PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C82009 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.

St Luke's Branch Surgery
33 Leicester Road, Market Harborough, LE16 7BN

Access and facilities

  • 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 21 November 2016

This rating is 9 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

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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

29,259registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
84.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension16.8%15.2%
Diabetes6.9%7.9%
Asthma6.8%6.6%
COPD1.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.3%3.0%
Depression15.4%14.3%
Obesity11.9%13.9%
Smoking9.4%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4972%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6473%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)73%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)88%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target78%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target65%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check86%78%
Asthma: annual review73%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Market Harborough Medical Centrethis surgery1021%64%Yes
South Leicestershire Medical GroupLeicester, LE8 0LG5.1 miles1728%71%Yes
Husbands Bosworth Medical CentreLutterworth, LE17 6PU5.8 miles8377%90%Yes
Rothwell Medical CentreKettering, NN14 6JQ6.1 miles6667%77%Yes
Great Oakley Medical CentreCorby, NN18 8LU8.6 miles6359%82%Yes
Woodsend Medical CentreCorby, NN18 0QP9.0 miles4647%77%Yes
Aspiro HealthcareCorby, NN18 0QP9.0 milesNo
Aspiro Healthcare Studfall Medical CentreCorby, NN17 1QP9.3 miles
The Saxon Spires PracticeNorthampton, NN6 8QE9.4 miles9893%96%Yes
Lakeside HealthcareCorby, NN17 1TR9.6 miles730%61%Yes

Husbands Bosworth Medical Centre is 5.8 miles away, scores 83 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Market Harborough Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Market Harborough Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01858 464242.

How do patients rate Market Harborough Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 64% of patients at Market Harborough Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 21% 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 Market Harborough Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Market Harborough Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 21 November 2016).

What are the opening times of Market Harborough 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 27 August 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Market Harborough Medical Centre?

Call 01858 464242 or visit its website, www.mh-bp.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 67 Coventry Road, Market Harborough, LE16 9BX.

Does Market Harborough Medical Centre have a branch surgery?

Yes. Market Harborough Medical Centre also runs St Luke's Branch Surgery (33 Leicester Road, Market Harborough, LE16 7BN). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Market Harborough Medical Centre?

Around 29,259 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Market Harborough & Bosworth PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland 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.