GP surgery in Uttoxeter
Northgate Surgery
Carters Square, Uttoxeter, ST14 7FN
Scores 92 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 96% of patients say their experience is good and 80% 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.
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 90
- Easy to get through on the phone82
- Easy to contact online70
- Good experience of getting in touch85
- Did not wait too long for the appointment88
Quality of care 92
- Patients rate the surgery as good98
- Patients got what they needed93
- Doctors and nurses listen86
- Patients trust the staff81
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done23
- Meets NHS clinical targets72
- Children vaccinated on time98
What patients say
93 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
80%
find the phone easy
well above the England average (57%)
96%
say their experience is good
well above the England average (77%)
+2
change since last year
2025: 94% · 2026: 96%
Getting in touch
The appointment
All survey questions, compared with England
| What patients said | This surgery | England | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting in touch | |||
| Easy to get through by phone | 80% | 57% | 94% |
| Easy to contact via website | 66% | 58% | 85% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 69% | 54% | 91% |
| Reception staff helpful | 97% | 85% | 96% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 37% | 31% | 55% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 54% | 42% | 80% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 94% | 84% | 96% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 90% | 93% | 97% |
| Good experience of contacting | 87% | 73% | 92% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 77% | 57% | 67% |
| Waiting time was about right | 86% | 69% | 87% |
| Remote appointment | 15% | 26% | 23% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 94% | 87% | 92% |
| Treated with care and concern | 96% | 86% | 92% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 85% | 75% | 89% |
| Had all the information needed | 93% | 92% | 99% |
| Confidence and trust | 97% | 93% | 98% |
| Involved in decisions | 93% | 92% | 96% |
| Needs were met | 98% | 90% | 95% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 96% | 77% | 94% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 95% | 79% | 86% |
| Supported by local services | 82% | 70% | 97% |
| Discussed managing condition | 60% | 43% | 70% |
| Agreed a care plan | 43% | 46% | 55% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 93 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
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1 of 10Last time you needed a routine appointment, how long did you wait?
2 of 10When you last phoned, how long did it take to get through?
3 of 10How did you book your last appointment?
4 of 10Can you usually see the same GP?
5 of 10Was your last appointment on time?
6 of 10Are the reception staff helpful?
7 of 10Did the doctor or nurse listen to you?
8 of 10How easy is it to get a repeat prescription?
9 of 10Is parking easy?
10 of 10Would you recommend this surgery?
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Opening times and contact
| Monday | 8am to 6pm |
| Tuesday | 8am to 6pm |
| Wednesday | 8am to 6pm |
| Thursday | 8am to 6pm |
| Friday | 8am to 6pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 12 December 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Carters Square, Uttoxeter, ST14 7FN
- Phone
- 01889 562010
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.thenorthgatesurgery.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- East Staffordshire PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- M83680 · NHS profile
Access and facilities
- Accessible toilets
- Audio-descriptive for appointment announcements
- Baby-changing facilities
- Bus stop nearby
- Disabled car parking
- Documents available in large print
- Free NHS WiFi
- Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
- High-back waiting room chairs
- Off-site car parking nearby
- Pharmacy
- Step-free access at entrances and exits
- Step-free access throughout
- Tactile flooring: ridged or raised surface, to warn of hazards
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
Good
overall, from the inspection published 20 July 2017
This rating is 9 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.
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
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 14.0% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 7.2% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 8.1% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 17.2% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 14.3% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 9.6% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 76% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 78% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 68% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 89% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 75% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 45% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 79% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 51% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northgate Surgerythis surgery | – | 92 | 80% | 96% | Yes |
| Balance StreetUttoxeter, ST14 8JG | 0.2 miles | 94 | 76% | 93% | Yes |
| Mill View SurgeryUttoxeter, ST14 5JX | 3.8 miles | 74 | 91% | 84% | Yes |
| Alton SurgeryStoke-on-Trent, ST10 4AP | 5.5 miles | 97 | 86% | 93% | Yes |
| Abbots Bromley SurgeryRugeley, WS15 3BT | 5.5 miles | 99 | 96% | 98% | Yes |
| Tean SurgeryStoke-on-Trent, ST10 4EG | 6.4 miles | 70 | 64% | 80% | Yes |
| Allen Street ClinicStoke-on-Trent, ST10 1HJ | 7.6 miles | 61 | 67% | 81% | Yes |
| Well Street Medical CentreStoke-on-Trent, ST10 1EY | 7.8 miles | 81 | 82% | 84% | Yes |
| Tardis SurgeryStoke-on-Trent, ST10 1BH | 8.0 miles | 67 | 66% | 79% | Yes |
| Tutbury Health CentreBurton-on-Trent, DE13 9NA | 8.0 miles | 62 | 51% | 82% | Yes |
Common questions
Is Northgate Surgery taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Northgate Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01889 562010.
How do patients rate Northgate Surgery?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 96% of patients at Northgate Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 80% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 92 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Northgate Surgery?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Northgate Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 20 July 2017).
What are the opening times of Northgate Surgery?
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 12 December 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Northgate Surgery?
Call 01889 562010 or visit its website, www.thenorthgatesurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Carters Square, Uttoxeter, ST14 7FN.
How many patients are registered at Northgate Surgery?
Around 7,060 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of East Staffordshire PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent 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.