GP surgery in Hinckley and Bosworth

Markfield Medical Centre

24 Chitterman Way, Markfield, LE67 9WU

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good7,284 patients

Scores 97 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 95% of patients say their experience is good and 81% 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.

Excellent Scores higher than 97% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 7 in Hinckley and Bosworth Based on 99 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 94

  • Easy to get through on the phone84
  • Easy to contact online94
  • Good experience of getting in touch92
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment90

Quality of care 97

  • Patients rate the surgery as good96
  • Patients got what they needed100
  • Doctors and nurses listen99
  • Patients trust the staff89
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done42
  • Meets NHS clinical targets94
  • Children vaccinated on time96

What patients say

99 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

81%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

95%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+1

change since last year

2025: 94% · 2026: 95%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone72%
Had their call answered straight away16%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away71%

The appointment

Were seen the same day45%
Waited more than a week22%
Were seen face to face83%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)59%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 81% 57% 83%
Easy to contact via website 81% 58% 68%
Easy to contact via NHS App 80% 54% 79%
Reception staff helpful 97% 85% 95%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 44% 31% 27%
Sees preferred clinician 67% 42% 62%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 88% 84% 85%
Next steps within 2 days 94% 93% 93%
Good experience of contacting 91% 73% 89%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 76% 57% 81%
Waiting time was about right 87% 69% 85%
Remote appointment 17% 26% 30%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 99% 87% 98%
Treated with care and concern 97% 86% 96%
Considered mental wellbeing 95% 75% 89%
Had all the information needed 99% 92% 99%
Confidence and trust 98% 93% 99%
Involved in decisions 99% 92% 99%
Needs were met 100% 90% 99%
Overall
Overall experience good 95% 77% 94%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 90% 79% 94%
Supported by local services 92% 70% 89%
Discussed managing condition 54% 43% 30%
Agreed a care plan 42% 46% 48%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 99 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 30 January 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
24 Chitterman Way, Markfield, LE67 9WU
Phone
01530 242313
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.markfieldmedicalcentre.org.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
North West Leicestershire PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C82028 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Pram park
  • 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 15 June 2016

This rating is 10 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

7,284registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
85.6years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension21.6%15.2%
Diabetes9.5%7.9%
Asthma8.3%6.6%
COPD2.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.0%3.0%
Depression17.6%14.3%
Obesity12.1%13.9%
Smoking10.8%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4977%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6479%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)60%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target64%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target63%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check81%78%
Asthma: annual review65%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
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Common questions

Is Markfield Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Markfield Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01530 242313.

How do patients rate Markfield Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 95% of patients at Markfield Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 81% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 97 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Markfield Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Markfield Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 15 June 2016).

What are the opening times of Markfield 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 30 January 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Markfield Medical Centre?

Call 01530 242313 or visit its website, www.markfieldmedicalcentre.org.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 24 Chitterman Way, Markfield, LE67 9WU.

How many patients are registered at Markfield Medical Centre?

Around 7,284 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of North West Leicestershire 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.