GP surgery in Meanwood

Meanwood Health Centre

548 Meanwood Road, Leeds, LS6 4JN

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good16,230 patients

Scores 68 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 86% of patients say their experience is good and 60% 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.

Good Scores higher than 68% of GP surgeries in England. Based on 98 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 62

  • Easy to get through on the phone46
  • Easy to contact online56
  • Good experience of getting in touch60
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment74

Quality of care 74

  • Patients rate the surgery as good74
  • Patients got what they needed93
  • Doctors and nurses listen81
  • Patients trust the staff71
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done33
  • Meets NHS clinical targets23
  • Children vaccinated on time22

What patients say

98 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

60%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

86%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+1

change since last year

2025: 85% · 2026: 86%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone53%
Had their call answered straight away9%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away59%

The appointment

Were seen the same day46%
Waited more than a week17%
Were seen face to face83%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)75%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 60% 57% 54%
Easy to contact via website 61% 58% 58%
Easy to contact via NHS App 61% 54% 56%
Reception staff helpful 95% 85% 92%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 19% 31% 24%
Sees preferred clinician 21% 42% 51%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 93% 84% 88%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 97%
Good experience of contacting 79% 73% 77%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 55% 57% 55%
Waiting time was about right 80% 69% 79%
Remote appointment 17% 26% 21%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 93% 87% 97%
Treated with care and concern 94% 86% 95%
Considered mental wellbeing 81% 75% 82%
Had all the information needed 98% 92% 98%
Confidence and trust 96% 93% 98%
Involved in decisions 93% 92% 98%
Needs were met 98% 90% 95%
Overall
Overall experience good 86% 77% 85%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 83% 79% 75%
Supported by local services 70% 70% 74%
Discussed managing condition 53% 43% 46%
Agreed a care plan 42% 46% 24%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 98 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday7:30am to 8pm
Tuesday7:30am to 6pm
Wednesday7:30am to 8pm
Thursday7:30am to 6pm
Friday7:30am to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 30 April 2015. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
548 Meanwood Road, Leeds, LS6 4JN
Phone
0113 230 5055
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.meanwoodgrouppractice.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Central North Leeds PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
B86059 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • 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 5 May 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

16,230registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
82.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension13.1%15.2%
Diabetes6.7%7.9%
Asthma6.5%6.6%
COPD2.1%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.3%3.0%
Depression19.6%14.3%
Obesity13.6%13.9%
Smoking14.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4972%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6476%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)68%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)87%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target79%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target57%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check77%78%
Asthma: annual review52%66%

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Meanwood Health Centrethis surgery6860%86%Yes
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Newton SurgeryLeeds, LS7 3JT1.4 miles4063%71%Yes
Hyde Park SurgeryLeeds, LS6 1SG1.4 miles7878%86%Yes

Kirkstall Lane Medical Centre is 1.1 miles away, scores 94 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Meanwood Health Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Meanwood Health Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0113 230 5055.

How do patients rate Meanwood Health Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 86% of patients at Meanwood Health Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 60% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 68 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Meanwood Health Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Meanwood Health Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 5 May 2016).

What are the opening times of Meanwood Health Centre?

Reception is open Monday 7:30am to 8pm, Tuesday 7:30am to 6pm, Wednesday 7:30am to 8pm, Thursday 7:30am to 6pm, Friday 7:30am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 30 April 2015. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Meanwood Health Centre?

Call 0113 230 5055 or visit its website, www.meanwoodgrouppractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 548 Meanwood Road, Leeds, LS6 4JN.

How many patients are registered at Meanwood Health Centre?

Around 16,230 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Central North Leeds PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the West Yorkshire 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.