GP surgery in Mexborough

Mexborough Health Centre

Health Centre, Adwick Road, Mexborough, S64 0BY

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good4,803 patients

Scores 4 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 55% of patients say their experience is good and 30% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2018. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 4% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 2 in Mexborough Based on 134 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 4

  • Easy to get through on the phone5
  • Easy to contact online2
  • Good experience of getting in touch3
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment20

Quality of care 6

  • Patients rate the surgery as good3
  • Patients got what they needed5
  • Doctors and nurses listen2
  • Patients trust the staff4
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done87
  • Meets NHS clinical targets17
  • Children vaccinated on time15

What patients say

134 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

30%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

55%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

+2

change since last year

2025: 52% · 2026: 55%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone64%
Had their call answered straight away12%
Gave up or got no answer5%
Knew what would happen next straight away66%

The appointment

Were seen the same day17%
Waited more than a week27%
Were seen face to face58%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)34%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 30% 57% 26%
Easy to contact via website 23% 58% 25%
Easy to contact via NHS App 40% 54% 29%
Reception staff helpful 73% 85% 75%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 20% 31% 22%
Sees preferred clinician 20% 42% 18%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 71% 84% 68%
Next steps within 2 days 93% 93% 90%
Good experience of contacting 49% 73% 57%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 45% 57% 49%
Waiting time was about right 60% 69% 59%
Remote appointment 42% 26% 45%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 71% 87% 78%
Treated with care and concern 72% 86% 77%
Considered mental wellbeing 61% 75% 54%
Had all the information needed 85% 92% 84%
Confidence and trust 83% 93% 82%
Involved in decisions 77% 92% 80%
Needs were met 80% 90% 81%
Overall
Overall experience good 55% 77% 52%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 72% 79% 73%
Supported by local services 59% 70% 64%
Discussed managing condition 18% 43% 20%
Agreed a care plan 41% 46% 17%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 134 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6pm
Tuesday8am to 6pm
Wednesday8am to 6pm
Thursday8am to 6pm
Friday8am to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 24 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Health Centre, Adwick Road, Mexborough, S64 0BY
Phone
01709 590590
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Doncaster South PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C86005 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • Documents available in Braille
  • Documents available in large print
  • Free on-site car parking
  • High-back waiting room chairs
  • Sign language interpreter available in-person
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Step-free access throughout
  • Toilets
  • Train station nearby

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 29 May 2018

This rating is 8 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

4,803registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
79.4years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension17.7%15.2%
Diabetes10.8%7.9%
Asthma8.6%6.6%
COPD4.1%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.2%3.0%
Depression22.7%14.3%
Obesity20.0%13.9%
Smoking18.0%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4976%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6478%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)77%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target79%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target54%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check89%78%
Asthma: annual review77%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Mexborough Health Centrethis surgery430%55%Yes
The New SurgeryMexborough, S64 0DB0.1 mile1050%66%Yes
Denaby Medical PracticeDoncaster, DN12 4AB1.4 miles931%65%Yes
Crown Street SurgeryMexborough, S64 8NB1.5 miles7365%87%Yes
The Magna Group PracticeMexborough, S64 5UP1.6 miles6967%83%Yes
Conisbrough Medical PracticeDoncaster, DN12 3JW1.9 miles2245%72%Yes
Conisbrough Group PracticeDoncaster, DN12 3JW1.9 miles7555%90%Yes
Lakeside SurgeryRotherham, S63 9EH2.6 miles4877%75%Yes
Goldthorpe Medical CentreRotherham, S63 9EH2.6 miles1851%66%Yes
Hollygreen PracticeRotherham, S63 9EH2.6 miles547%54%Yes

Crown Street Surgery is 1.5 miles away, scores 73 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Mexborough Health Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Mexborough Health Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01709 590590.

How do patients rate Mexborough Health Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 55% of patients at Mexborough Health Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 30% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 4 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Mexborough Health Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Mexborough Health Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 29 May 2018).

What are the opening times of Mexborough Health Centre?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6pm, Tuesday 8am to 6pm, Wednesday 8am to 6pm, Thursday 8am to 6pm, Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 24 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Mexborough Health Centre?

Call 01709 590590. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Health Centre, Adwick Road, Mexborough, S64 0BY.

How many patients are registered at Mexborough Health Centre?

Around 4,803 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Doncaster South PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the South 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.