GP surgery in North Yorkshire

Nidderdale Group Practice

Feastfield Medical Centre, King Street, Pateley Bridge, Harrogate, HG3 5AT

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good11,104 patients

Scores 56 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 77% of patients say their experience is good and 57% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2017. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 56% of GP surgeries in England. 9th of 10 in Harrogate Based on 122 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 50

  • Easy to get through on the phone42
  • Easy to contact online78
  • Good experience of getting in touch60
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment38

Quality of care 63

  • Patients rate the surgery as good43
  • Patients got what they needed64
  • Doctors and nurses listen68
  • Patients trust the staff80
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done69
  • Meets NHS clinical targets57
  • Children vaccinated on time67

What patients say

122 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

57%

find the phone easy

about the England average (57%)

77%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

-8

change since last year

2025: 86% · 2026: 77%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone49%
Had their call answered straight away30%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away56%

The appointment

Were seen the same day21%
Waited more than a week41%
Were seen face to face73%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)62%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 57% 57% 69%
Easy to contact via website 70% 58% 73%
Easy to contact via NHS App 55% 54% 53%
Reception staff helpful 89% 85% 92%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 21% 31% 26%
Sees preferred clinician 41% 42% 37%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 79% 84% 92%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 94%
Good experience of contacting 79% 73% 77%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 59% 57% 56%
Waiting time was about right 68% 69% 77%
Remote appointment 27% 26% 21%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 91% 87% 96%
Treated with care and concern 91% 86% 91%
Considered mental wellbeing 70% 75% 76%
Had all the information needed 94% 92% 93%
Confidence and trust 97% 93% 97%
Involved in decisions 94% 92% 94%
Needs were met 93% 90% 95%
Overall
Overall experience good 77% 77% 86%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 82% 79% 85%
Supported by local services 76% 70% 67%
Discussed managing condition 38% 43% 56%
Agreed a care plan 36% 46% 46%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 122 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 November 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Feastfield Medical Centre, King Street, Pateley Bridge, Harrogate, HG3 5AT
Phone
01423 711369
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.nidderdalegrouppractice.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Knaresborough & Rural PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
B82004 · NHS profile

Branch surgeries

Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.

Spring Gables Surgery
Collin Bank, Birstwith, Harrogate, HG3 3AJ
The Grange Medical Centre
Dacre Banks, Harrogate, HG3 4DX

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • 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 3 March 2017

This rating is 9 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

11,104registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
87.5years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension20.4%15.2%
Diabetes6.7%7.9%
Asthma7.2%6.6%
COPD1.2%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.8%3.0%
Depression14.5%14.3%
Obesity8.7%13.9%
Smoking6.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4976%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6481%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)66%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target73%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target66%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check81%78%
Asthma: annual review70%66%

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Park Street is 10.1 miles away, scores 95 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Nidderdale Group Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Nidderdale Group Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01423 711369.

How do patients rate Nidderdale Group Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 77% of patients at Nidderdale Group Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 57% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 56 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Nidderdale Group Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Nidderdale Group Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 3 March 2017).

What are the opening times of Nidderdale Group Practice?

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 November 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Nidderdale Group Practice?

Call 01423 711369 or visit its website, www.nidderdalegrouppractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Feastfield Medical Centre, King Street, Pateley Bridge, Harrogate, HG3 5AT.

Does Nidderdale Group Practice have a branch surgery?

Yes. Nidderdale Group Practice also runs Spring Gables Surgery (Collin Bank, Birstwith, Harrogate, HG3 3AJ) and The Grange Medical Centre (Dacre Banks, Harrogate, HG3 4DX). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Nidderdale Group Practice?

Around 11,104 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Knaresborough & Rural PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Humber and North 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.