GP surgery in Kirklees

Nook Surgery

144 Moor Hill Road, Salendine Nook, Huddersfield, HD3 3XA

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good3,425 patients

Scores 3 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 59% of patients say their experience is good and 46% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2022. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 3% of GP surgeries in England. 19th of 19 in Kirklees Based on 92 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 7

  • Easy to get through on the phone22
  • Easy to contact online35
  • Good experience of getting in touch5
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment4

Quality of care 3

  • Patients rate the surgery as good6
  • Patients got what they needed6
  • Doctors and nurses listen4
  • Patients trust the staff10
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done10
  • Meets NHS clinical targets33
  • Children vaccinated on time26

What patients say

92 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

46%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

59%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

+2

change since last year

2025: 57% · 2026: 59%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone46%
Had their call answered straight away6%
Gave up or got no answer14%
Knew what would happen next straight away47%

The appointment

Were seen the same day12%
Waited more than a week40%
Were seen face to face78%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)65%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 46% 57% 43%
Easy to contact via website 52% 58% 47%
Easy to contact via NHS App 45% 54% 47%
Reception staff helpful 68% 85% 69%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 20% 31% 12%
Sees preferred clinician 32% 42% 38%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 79% 84% 68%
Next steps within 2 days 91% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 52% 73% 48%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 27% 57% 40%
Waiting time was about right 45% 69% 46%
Remote appointment 22% 26% 33%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 74% 87% 66%
Treated with care and concern 74% 86% 66%
Considered mental wellbeing 56% 75% 66%
Had all the information needed 93% 92% 82%
Confidence and trust 86% 93% 80%
Involved in decisions 91% 92% 75%
Needs were met 81% 90% 79%
Overall
Overall experience good 59% 77% 57%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 60% 79% 62%
Supported by local services 65% 70% 68%
Discussed managing condition 24% 43% 32%
Agreed a care plan 46% 46% 36%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 92 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

10 quick questions, one tap each, no sign-up. Your answers help the next person choosing a GP.

1 of 10Last time you needed a routine appointment, how long did you wait?

Reviews

No reviews yet. If you use this surgery, say what it is like.

Write a review

Your rating

Reviews are checked by a person before they appear. Please do not name individual staff or include personal medical details.

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 12 December 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
144 Moor Hill Road, Salendine Nook, Huddersfield, HD3 3XA
Phone
01484 463350
Email
[email protected]
Website
nooksurgery.com
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Greenwood PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
Y06659 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking

Pins show each surgery's score. Get directions

Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 5 August 2022

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

3,425registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
84.0years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension14.8%15.2%
Diabetes8.3%7.9%
Asthma6.2%6.6%
COPD1.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.9%3.0%
Depression12.5%14.3%
Obesity9.6%13.9%
Smoking17.8%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4973%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6475%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)61%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)82%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target58%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target48%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check53%78%
Asthma: annual review69%66%

Other surgeries nearby

All surgeries in Kirklees →

SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Nook Surgerythis surgery346%59%Yes
The Lindley Village SurgeryHuddersfield, HD3 3JD0.8 miles5071%75%Yes
Lindley Group Practice LtdHuddersfield, HD3 3DY1.0 miles5160%82%Yes
Fieldhead SurgeryHuddersfield, HD7 4QQ1.2 miles2750%74%Yes
New Street & Netherton Group PracticeHuddersfield, HD3 4LB1.5 miles7575%84%Yes
Westbourne SurgeryHuddersfield, HD1 4QR1.6 miles9792%95%Yes
Marsh SurgeryHuddersfield, HD1 4LE1.7 miles5760%83%Yes
Birkby Health CentreHuddersfield, HD2 2YD1.8 miles8480%89%Yes
Paddock and Longwood Family PracticeHuddersfield, HD1 4TS1.9 miles5070%71%Yes
Crosland Moor SurgeryHuddersfield, HD4 5RX1.9 miles4778%83%Yes

The Lindley Village Surgery is 0.8 miles away, scores 50 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Nook Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Nook Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01484 463350.

How do patients rate Nook Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 59% of patients at Nook Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 46% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 3 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Nook Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Nook Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 5 August 2022).

What are the opening times of Nook 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 12 December 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Nook Surgery?

Call 01484 463350 or visit its website, nooksurgery.com. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 144 Moor Hill Road, Salendine Nook, Huddersfield, HD3 3XA.

How many patients are registered at Nook Surgery?

Around 3,425 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Greenwood 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.