GP surgery in Ripon

North House Surgery

North Street, Ripon, HG4 1HL

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good8,759 patients

Scores 93 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 92% of patients say their experience is good and 86% 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.

Excellent Scores higher than 93% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 3 in Ripon Based on 116 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 94

  • Easy to get through on the phone90
  • Easy to contact online62
  • Good experience of getting in touch94
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment91

Quality of care 88

  • Patients rate the surgery as good91
  • Patients got what they needed90
  • Doctors and nurses listen56
  • Patients trust the staff47
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done65
  • Meets NHS clinical targets94
  • Children vaccinated on time96

What patients say

116 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

86%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

92%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+1

change since last year

2025: 91% · 2026: 92%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone82%
Had their call answered straight away27%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away61%

The appointment

Were seen the same day49%
Waited more than a week24%
Were seen face to face85%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)58%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 86% 57% 80%
Easy to contact via website 63% 58% 54%
Easy to contact via NHS App 73% 54% 55%
Reception staff helpful 92% 85% 90%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 27% 31% 28%
Sees preferred clinician 49% 42% 34%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 96% 84% 90%
Next steps within 2 days 97% 93% 98%
Good experience of contacting 92% 73% 92%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 74% 57% 72%
Waiting time was about right 88% 69% 82%
Remote appointment 15% 26% 20%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 89% 87% 93%
Treated with care and concern 98% 86% 89%
Considered mental wellbeing 82% 75% 77%
Had all the information needed 96% 92% 94%
Confidence and trust 93% 93% 99%
Involved in decisions 100% 92% 95%
Needs were met 97% 90% 99%
Overall
Overall experience good 92% 77% 91%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 92% 79% 94%
Supported by local services 87% 70% 68%
Discussed managing condition 42% 43% 56%
Agreed a care plan 53% 46% 38%

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6:30pm
Tuesday8am to 7:30pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 11 May 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
North Street, Ripon, HG4 1HL
Phone
01765 690666
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.northhousesurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Ripon & Masham PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
B82008 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Children’s play area
  • 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 31 May 2017

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

8,759registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
83.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension20.9%15.2%
Diabetes8.0%7.9%
Asthma6.8%6.6%
COPD2.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.7%3.0%
Depression14.0%14.3%
Obesity17.2%13.9%
Smoking8.8%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4975%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6479%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)68%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target73%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target67%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check82%78%
Asthma: annual review65%66%

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Common questions

Is North House Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), North House Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01765 690666.

How do patients rate North House Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 92% of patients at North House Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 86% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 93 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for North House Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated North House Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 31 May 2017).

What are the opening times of North House Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 7:30pm, 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 11 May 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact North House Surgery?

Call 01765 690666 or visit its website, www.northhousesurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is North Street, Ripon, HG4 1HL.

How many patients are registered at North House Surgery?

Around 8,759 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Ripon & Masham 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.