GP surgery in Tameside

Mossley Medical Practice

187 Manchester Road, Mossley, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL5 9AB

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good2,243 patients

Scores 62 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 82% of patients say their experience is good and 67% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2019. It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 62% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 5 in Tameside Based on 90 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 51

  • Easy to get through on the phone60
  • Easy to contact online64
  • Good experience of getting in touch53
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment34

Quality of care 75

  • Patients rate the surgery as good60
  • Patients got what they needed80
  • Doctors and nurses listen78
  • Patients trust the staff95
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done28
  • Meets NHS clinical targets46
  • Children vaccinated on time98

What patients say

90 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

67%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

82%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

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change since last year

2025: 83% · 2026: 82%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone50%
Had their call answered straight away17%
Gave up or got no answer4%
Knew what would happen next straight away56%

The appointment

Were seen the same day19%
Waited more than a week42%
Were seen face to face74%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)50%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 67% 57% 69%
Easy to contact via website 64% 58% 54%
Easy to contact via NHS App 62% 54% 65%
Reception staff helpful 87% 85% 91%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 39% 31% 30%
Sees preferred clinician 45% 42% 37%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 94% 84% 94%
Next steps within 2 days 87% 93% 89%
Good experience of contacting 76% 73% 71%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 48% 57% 64%
Waiting time was about right 66% 69% 58%
Remote appointment 26% 26% 28%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 93% 87% 94%
Treated with care and concern 94% 86% 86%
Considered mental wellbeing 86% 75% 85%
Had all the information needed 99% 92% 90%
Confidence and trust 99% 93% 98%
Involved in decisions 100% 92% 96%
Needs were met 95% 90% 95%
Overall
Overall experience good 82% 77% 83%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 81% 79% 82%
Supported by local services 77% 70% 79%
Discussed managing condition 50% 43% 54%
Agreed a care plan 33% 46% 42%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 90 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 1pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 28 September 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
187 Manchester Road, Mossley, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL5 9AB
Phone
01457 833315
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Stalybridge, Dukinfield & Mossley PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
P89612 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 17 April 2019

This rating is 7 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

Read the inspection report

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

2,243registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
82.2years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension17.3%15.2%
Diabetes6.6%7.9%
Asthma8.1%6.6%
COPD2.3%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.6%3.0%
Depression24.4%14.3%
Obesity15.2%13.9%
Smoking16.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4977%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6480%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)63%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)88%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target75%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target48%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check75%78%
Asthma: annual review57%66%

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Mossley Medical Practicethis surgery6267%82%Yes
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Pennine Medical Centre is 0.1 mile away, scores 78 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Mossley Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Mossley Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01457 833315.

How do patients rate Mossley Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 82% of patients at Mossley Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 67% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 62 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Mossley Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Mossley Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 17 April 2019).

What are the opening times of Mossley Medical Practice?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 1pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 28 September 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Mossley Medical Practice?

Call 01457 833315. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 187 Manchester Road, Mossley, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL5 9AB.

How many patients are registered at Mossley Medical Practice?

Around 2,243 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Stalybridge, Dukinfield & Mossley PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Greater Manchester 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.