GP surgery in Wakefield
Middlestown
Middlestown Medical Centre, New Road, Middlestown, Wakefield, WF4 4PA
Scores 88 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 87% of patients say their experience is good and 77% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2025. It is taking on new patients.
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 84
- Easy to get through on the phone77
- Easy to contact online86
- Good experience of getting in touch78
- Did not wait too long for the appointment76
Quality of care 90
- Patients rate the surgery as good76
- Patients got what they needed93
- Doctors and nurses listen87
- Patients trust the staff91
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done73
- Meets NHS clinical targets68
- Children vaccinated on time78
What patients say
89 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
77%
find the phone easy
well above the England average (57%)
87%
say their experience is good
well above the England average (77%)
+1
change since last year
2025: 85% · 2026: 87%
Getting in touch
The appointment
All survey questions, compared with England
| What patients said | This surgery | England | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting in touch | |||
| Easy to get through by phone | 77% | 57% | 78% |
| Easy to contact via website | 75% | 58% | 44% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 61% | 54% | 52% |
| Reception staff helpful | 94% | 85% | 94% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 26% | 31% | 19% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 46% | 42% | 38% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 95% | 84% | 89% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 95% | 93% | 97% |
| Good experience of contacting | 85% | 73% | 88% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 66% | 57% | 72% |
| Waiting time was about right | 80% | 69% | 80% |
| Remote appointment | 36% | 26% | 50% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 95% | 87% | 91% |
| Treated with care and concern | 95% | 86% | 91% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 72% | 75% | 79% |
| Had all the information needed | 97% | 92% | 91% |
| Confidence and trust | 98% | 93% | 93% |
| Involved in decisions | 98% | 92% | 93% |
| Needs were met | 98% | 90% | 92% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 87% | 77% | 85% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 91% | 79% | 72% |
| Supported by local services | 86% | 70% | 76% |
| Discussed managing condition | 34% | 43% | 48% |
| Agreed a care plan | 43% | 46% | 56% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 89 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.
What patients tell us
From people who use this surgery. Official data cannot tell you these things.
Tell us about this surgery
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1 of 10Last time you needed a routine appointment, how long did you wait?
2 of 10When you last phoned, how long did it take to get through?
3 of 10How did you book your last appointment?
4 of 10Can you usually see the same GP?
5 of 10Was your last appointment on time?
6 of 10Are the reception staff helpful?
7 of 10Did the doctor or nurse listen to you?
8 of 10How easy is it to get a repeat prescription?
9 of 10Is parking easy?
10 of 10Would you recommend this surgery?
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Opening times and contact
| 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 |
Confirmed by the surgery on 31 March 2026. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Middlestown Medical Centre, New Road, Middlestown, Wakefield, WF4 4PA
- Phone
- 01924 237100
- [email protected]
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- West Wakefield PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- B87001 · NHS profile
Branch surgeries
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- Emley Clinic
- The Crofts, Emley, Huddersfield, HD8 9RU
- Flockton Surgery
- 101 Barnsley Road, Flockton, Wakefield, WF4 4EH
Access and facilities
- Braille translation service
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Induction loop
- Signing service
- Step-free access
- Text relay
- Wheelchair access
- Car parking
- Disabled parking
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
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
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 18.1% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 6.9% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.7% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 12.2% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 12.2% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 9.7% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 78% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 80% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 65% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 88% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 75% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 57% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 84% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 72% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlestownthis surgery | – | 88 | 77% | 87% | Yes |
| The Paddock SurgeryDewsbury, WF12 0DH | 1.3 miles | 76 | 66% | 90% | Yes |
| Thornhill Lees Medical CentreDewsbury, WF12 9DW | 2.0 miles | 25 | 58% | 74% | Yes |
| Orchard CroftWakefield, WF4 5BY | 2.2 miles | 12 | 40% | 65% | Yes |
| Ossett SurgeryOssett, WF5 8DF | 2.3 miles | 33 | 35% | 72% | Yes |
| Savile Town Medical CentreDewsbury, WF12 9AY | 2.4 miles | 17 | 49% | 70% | Yes |
| Sidings Healthcare CentreDewsbury, WF12 9QU | 2.5 miles | 4 | 30% | 67% | Yes |
| Calder View SurgeryDewsbury, WF13 1HN | 3.1 miles | 87 | 80% | 89% | Yes |
| Eightlands SurgeryDewsbury, WF13 1HN | 3.1 miles | 62 | 66% | 78% | Yes |
| Windsor Medical CentreDewsbury, WF12 7BD | 3.1 miles | 97 | 93% | 96% | Yes |
Common questions
Is Middlestown taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Middlestown was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01924 237100.
How do patients rate Middlestown?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 87% of patients at Middlestown said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 77% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 88 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Middlestown?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Middlestown as Good at its last published inspection (report published 11 December 2025).
What are the opening times of Middlestown?
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 31 March 2026. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Middlestown?
Call 01924 237100. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Middlestown Medical Centre, New Road, Middlestown, Wakefield, WF4 4PA.
Does Middlestown have a branch surgery?
Yes. Middlestown also runs Emley Clinic (The Crofts, Emley, Huddersfield, HD8 9RU) and Flockton Surgery (101 Barnsley Road, Flockton, Wakefield, WF4 4EH). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at Middlestown?
Around 9,713 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of West Wakefield 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.