GP surgery in Huddersfield

Newsome Surgery Limited

1 Church Lane, Newsome, Huddersfield, HD4 6JE

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good5,786 patients

Scores 10 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 66% of patients say their experience is good and 48% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2023. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 10% of GP surgeries in England. 22nd of 24 in Huddersfield Based on 89 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 22

  • Easy to get through on the phone25
  • Easy to contact online84
  • Good experience of getting in touch13
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment26

Quality of care 2

  • Patients rate the surgery as good14
  • Patients got what they needed2
  • Doctors and nurses listen2
  • Patients trust the staff2
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done10
  • Meets NHS clinical targets24
  • Children vaccinated on time11

What patients say

89 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

48%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

66%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-5

change since last year

2025: 71% · 2026: 66%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone78%
Had their call answered straight away10%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away85%

The appointment

Were seen the same day41%
Waited more than a week45%
Were seen face to face86%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)74%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 48% 57% 49%
Easy to contact via website 73% 58% 43%
Easy to contact via NHS App 53% 54% 49%
Reception staff helpful 76% 85% 83%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 38% 31% 27%
Sees preferred clinician 25% 42% 34%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 76% 84% 85%
Next steps within 2 days 93% 93% 99%
Good experience of contacting 60% 73% 73%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 46% 57% 54%
Waiting time was about right 63% 69% 66%
Remote appointment 14% 26% 16%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 70% 87% 86%
Treated with care and concern 68% 86% 88%
Considered mental wellbeing 60% 75% 65%
Had all the information needed 82% 92% 91%
Confidence and trust 80% 93% 92%
Involved in decisions 79% 92% 87%
Needs were met 77% 90% 87%
Overall
Overall experience good 66% 77% 71%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 87% 79% 80%
Supported by local services 68% 70% 74%
Discussed managing condition 47% 43% 43%
Agreed a care plan 58% 46% 55%

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.

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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 5 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
1 Church Lane, Newsome, Huddersfield, HD4 6JE
Phone
01484 514118
Website
www.newsomesurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Viaduct Care PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
B85037 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 13 December 2023

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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

5,786registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
79.6years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension16.3%15.2%
Diabetes10.0%7.9%
Asthma7.9%6.6%
COPD2.9%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.3%3.0%
Depression18.5%14.3%
Obesity18.1%13.9%
Smoking21.4%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4966%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6469%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)64%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)91%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target72%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target52%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check56%78%
Asthma: annual review53%66%

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Meltham Road Surgery is 0.6 miles away, scores 20 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Newsome Surgery Limited taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Newsome Surgery Limited was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01484 514118.

How do patients rate Newsome Surgery Limited?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 66% of patients at Newsome Surgery Limited said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 48% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 10 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Newsome Surgery Limited?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Newsome Surgery Limited as Good at its last published inspection (report published 13 December 2023).

What are the opening times of Newsome Surgery Limited?

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 5 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Newsome Surgery Limited?

Call 01484 514118 or visit its website, www.newsomesurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 1 Church Lane, Newsome, Huddersfield, HD4 6JE.

How many patients are registered at Newsome Surgery Limited?

Around 5,786 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Viaduct Care 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.