GP surgery in North West Leicestershire

Measham Medical Unit

High Street, Measham, Swadlincote, DE12 7HR

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good15,770 patients

Scores 54 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 79% of patients say their experience is good and 66% 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.

Average Scores higher than 54% of GP surgeries in England. 4th of 5 in North West Leicestershire Based on 103 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 63

  • Easy to get through on the phone58
  • Easy to contact online89
  • Good experience of getting in touch49
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment66

Quality of care 40

  • Patients rate the surgery as good48
  • Patients got what they needed14
  • Doctors and nurses listen51
  • Patients trust the staff31
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done30
  • Meets NHS clinical targets98
  • Children vaccinated on time70

What patients say

103 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

66%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

79%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

+1

change since last year

2025: 78% · 2026: 79%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone44%
Had their call answered straight away9%
Gave up or got no answer4%
Knew what would happen next straight away64%

The appointment

Were seen the same day21%
Waited more than a week43%
Were seen face to face82%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)45%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 66% 57% 57%
Easy to contact via website 77% 58% 53%
Easy to contact via NHS App 51% 54% 34%
Reception staff helpful 89% 85% 92%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 31% 31% 22%
Sees preferred clinician 25% 42% 28%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 85% 84% 89%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 75% 73% 76%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 61% 57% 58%
Waiting time was about right 77% 69% 75%
Remote appointment 18% 26% 24%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 88% 87% 90%
Treated with care and concern 87% 86% 84%
Considered mental wellbeing 78% 75% 67%
Had all the information needed 93% 92% 94%
Confidence and trust 91% 93% 91%
Involved in decisions 95% 92% 94%
Needs were met 85% 90% 90%
Overall
Overall experience good 79% 77% 78%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 81% 79% 86%
Supported by local services 66% 70% 68%
Discussed managing condition 50% 43% 42%
Agreed a care plan 46% 46% 27%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 103 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

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

Confirmed by the surgery on 31 January 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
High Street, Measham, Swadlincote, DE12 7HR
Phone
01530 270667
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.meashamdoctors.co.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
C82017 · 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 20 April 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

15,770registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
83.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension17.6%15.2%
Diabetes8.2%7.9%
Asthma7.5%6.6%
COPD1.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.2%3.0%
Depression14.4%14.3%
Obesity14.0%13.9%
Smoking11.6%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4973%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6477%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)59%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)84%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target66%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target54%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check80%78%
Asthma: annual review64%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Measham Medical Unitthis surgery5466%79%Yes
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Common questions

Is Measham Medical Unit taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Measham Medical Unit was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01530 270667.

How do patients rate Measham Medical Unit?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 79% of patients at Measham Medical Unit said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 66% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 54 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Measham Medical Unit?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Measham Medical Unit as Good at its last published inspection (report published 20 April 2016).

What are the opening times of Measham Medical Unit?

Reception is open Monday 7:30am to 6pm, Tuesday 7:30am to 6pm, Wednesday 7:30am to 6pm, Thursday 7:30am to 6pm, Friday 7:30am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 31 January 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Measham Medical Unit?

Call 01530 270667 or visit its website, www.meashamdoctors.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is High Street, Measham, Swadlincote, DE12 7HR.

How many patients are registered at Measham Medical Unit?

Around 15,770 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.