GP surgery in Chesterfield

Newbold Surgery

3 Windermere Road, Newbold Moor, Chesterfield, S41 8DU

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good12,181 patients

Scores 60 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 88% of patients say their experience is good and 49% 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 60% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 7 in Chesterfield Based on 109 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 47

  • Easy to get through on the phone26
  • Easy to contact online44
  • Good experience of getting in touch42
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment75

Quality of care 75

  • Patients rate the surgery as good80
  • Patients got what they needed39
  • Doctors and nurses listen71
  • Patients trust the staff65
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done49
  • Meets NHS clinical targets92
  • Children vaccinated on time94

What patients say

109 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

49%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

88%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

0

change since last year

2025: 87% · 2026: 88%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone75%
Had their call answered straight away7%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away85%

The appointment

Were seen the same day39%
Waited more than a week25%
Were seen face to face84%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)76%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 49% 57% 53%
Easy to contact via website 56% 58% 56%
Easy to contact via NHS App 52% 54% 59%
Reception staff helpful 85% 85% 90%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 49% 31% 38%
Sees preferred clinician 45% 42% 37%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 85% 84% 91%
Next steps within 2 days 100% 93% 99%
Good experience of contacting 73% 73% 83%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 71% 57% 67%
Waiting time was about right 80% 69% 84%
Remote appointment 16% 26% 15%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 91% 87% 90%
Treated with care and concern 92% 86% 88%
Considered mental wellbeing 77% 75% 81%
Had all the information needed 95% 92% 94%
Confidence and trust 95% 93% 93%
Involved in decisions 92% 92% 93%
Needs were met 90% 90% 92%
Overall
Overall experience good 88% 77% 87%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 83% 79% 84%
Supported by local services 76% 70% 73%
Discussed managing condition 63% 43% 55%
Agreed a care plan 39% 46% 57%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 109 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 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 26 July 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
3 Windermere Road, Newbold Moor, Chesterfield, S41 8DU
Phone
01246 277381
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.newboldsurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Chesterfield and Dronfield PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C81015 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • 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 21 September 2016

This rating is 9 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

12,181registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
81.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension17.7%15.2%
Diabetes10.3%7.9%
Asthma8.0%6.6%
COPD2.2%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.1%3.0%
Depression13.8%14.3%
Obesity14.5%13.9%
Smoking15.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4981%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6477%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)69%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)87%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target69%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target53%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check62%78%
Asthma: annual review64%66%

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The Brimington SurgeryChesterfield, S43 1JG2.2 miles5661%89%Yes
Royal Primary Care ChesterfieldChesterfield, S40 2HP2.5 miles917%70%Yes
Dronfield Medical PracticeDronfield, S18 1PY3.4 miles8065%84%Yes

Chatsworth Road Medical Centre is 1.9 miles away, scores 91 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Newbold Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Newbold Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01246 277381.

How do patients rate Newbold Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 88% of patients at Newbold Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 49% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 60 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Newbold Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Newbold Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 21 September 2016).

What are the opening times of Newbold Surgery?

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 26 July 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Newbold Surgery?

Call 01246 277381 or visit its website, www.newboldsurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 3 Windermere Road, Newbold Moor, Chesterfield, S41 8DU.

How many patients are registered at Newbold Surgery?

Around 12,181 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Chesterfield and Dronfield PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Derby and Derbyshire 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.