GP surgery in Wythenshawe

Northern Moor Medical Practice

216 Wythenshawe Road, Northern Moor, Manchester, M23 0PH

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good5,751 patients

Scores 72 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 87% of patients say their experience is good and 71% 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.

Good Scores higher than 72% of GP surgeries in England. 6th of 15 in Wythenshawe Based on 138 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 75

  • Easy to get through on the phone68
  • Easy to contact online78
  • Good experience of getting in touch76
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment64

Quality of care 66

  • Patients rate the surgery as good78
  • Patients got what they needed72
  • Doctors and nurses listen79
  • Patients trust the staff67
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done17
  • Meets NHS clinical targets9
  • Children vaccinated on time18

What patients say

138 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

71%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

87%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+2

change since last year

2025: 85% · 2026: 87%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone31%
Had their call answered straight away15%
Gave up or got no answer3%
Knew what would happen next straight away44%

The appointment

Were seen the same day30%
Waited more than a week35%
Were seen face to face80%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)85%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 71% 57% 66%
Easy to contact via website 70% 58% 50%
Easy to contact via NHS App 55% 54% 61%
Reception staff helpful 94% 85% 91%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 22% 31% 32%
Sees preferred clinician 68% 42% 28%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 90% 84% 82%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 98%
Good experience of contacting 84% 73% 72%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 64% 57% 59%
Waiting time was about right 76% 69% 71%
Remote appointment 20% 26% 28%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 93% 87% 91%
Treated with care and concern 91% 86% 87%
Considered mental wellbeing 85% 75% 72%
Had all the information needed 96% 92% 94%
Confidence and trust 95% 93% 92%
Involved in decisions 95% 92% 96%
Needs were met 94% 90% 98%
Overall
Overall experience good 87% 77% 85%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 90% 79% 64%
Supported by local services 77% 70% 60%
Discussed managing condition 64% 43% 55%
Agreed a care plan 49% 46% 45%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 138 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 13 June 2018. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
216 Wythenshawe Road, Northern Moor, Manchester, M23 0PH
Phone
0161 998 2503
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Northenden & Brooklands (Wythenshawe) PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
P84651 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Pram park
  • Baby changing facility
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 25 October 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

5,751registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
80.9years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension12.8%15.2%
Diabetes6.0%7.9%
Asthma7.9%6.6%
COPD2.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.9%3.0%
Depression23.3%14.3%
Obesity16.1%13.9%
Smoking18.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4970%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6472%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)58%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)88%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target70%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target44%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check78%78%
Asthma: annual review60%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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Northern Moor Medical Practicethis surgery7271%87%Yes
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Boundary House Medical CentreSale, M33 2RH0.5 miles9689%90%Yes
Northenden Group PracticeManchester, M22 4DH0.8 miles1041%59%Yes
Brooklands Medical PracticeManchester, M23 9JH0.9 miles6058%86%Yes
Conway Road Medical PracticeSale, M33 2TB1.0 miles9685%86%Yes
Bowland Medical PracticeManchester, M23 1JX1.0 miles7361%89%Yes
Woodlands Medical PracticeManchester, M23 9RL1.1 miles6080%79%Yes
Park Medical PracticeAltrincham, WA15 7XR1.4 miles6157%83%Yes
The Maples Medical CentreManchester, M23 2SY1.6 miles6262%86%Yes

Boundary House Medical Centre is 0.5 miles away, scores 96 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Northern Moor Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Northern Moor Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0161 998 2503.

How do patients rate Northern Moor Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 87% of patients at Northern Moor Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 71% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 72 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Northern Moor Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Northern Moor Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 25 October 2016).

What are the opening times of Northern Moor Medical Practice?

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 13 June 2018. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Northern Moor Medical Practice?

Call 0161 998 2503. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 216 Wythenshawe Road, Northern Moor, Manchester, M23 0PH.

How many patients are registered at Northern Moor Medical Practice?

Around 5,751 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Northenden & Brooklands (Wythenshawe) PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Greater Manchester 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.