GP surgery in Bradford

Oak Glen Surgery

Eldwick & Gilstead Health Centre, 196 Swan Avenue, Bingley, BD16 3PA

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good3,977 patients

Scores 85 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 89% of patients say their experience is good and 85% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2015. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 85% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 44 in Bradford Based on 97 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 82

  • Easy to get through on the phone89
  • Easy to contact online61
  • Good experience of getting in touch73
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment72

Quality of care 85

  • Patients rate the surgery as good84
  • Patients got what they needed71
  • Doctors and nurses listen75
  • Patients trust the staff50
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done78
  • Meets NHS clinical targets68
  • Children vaccinated on time98

What patients say

97 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

85%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

89%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

-2

change since last year

2025: 91% · 2026: 89%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone83%
Had their call answered straight away19%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away87%

The appointment

Were seen the same day46%
Waited more than a week25%
Were seen face to face75%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)74%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 85% 57% 81%
Easy to contact via website 63% 58% 43%
Easy to contact via NHS App 71% 54% 50%
Reception staff helpful 96% 85% 91%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 30% 31% 21%
Sees preferred clinician 32% 42% 54%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 89% 84% 86%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 83% 73% 87%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 68% 57% 74%
Waiting time was about right 79% 69% 80%
Remote appointment 25% 26% 9%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 92% 87% 94%
Treated with care and concern 93% 86% 94%
Considered mental wellbeing 81% 75% 77%
Had all the information needed 93% 92% 97%
Confidence and trust 94% 93% 98%
Involved in decisions 96% 92% 92%
Needs were met 94% 90% 91%
Overall
Overall experience good 89% 77% 91%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 89% 79% 86%
Supported by local services 64% 70% 80%
Discussed managing condition 42% 43% 35%
Agreed a care plan 33% 46% 48%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 97 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 20 October 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Eldwick & Gilstead Health Centre, 196 Swan Avenue, Bingley, BD16 3PA
Phone
01274 566617
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
The Bingley Bubble PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
B83031 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 17 December 2015

This rating is 10 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

3,977registered patients
Among the best offhow well off the local area is
84.4years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension19.2%15.2%
Diabetes7.4%7.9%
Asthma7.1%6.6%
COPD1.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.6%3.0%
Depression10.6%14.3%
Obesity16.9%13.9%
Smoking9.0%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4982%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6484%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)72%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target75%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target56%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check69%78%
Asthma: annual review69%66%

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Idle Medical CentreBradford, BD10 8RU3.6 miles3954%67%Yes

Baildon Medical Practice is 1.9 miles away, scores 98 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Oak Glen Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Oak Glen Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01274 566617.

How do patients rate Oak Glen Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 89% of patients at Oak Glen Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 85% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 85 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Oak Glen Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Oak Glen Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 17 December 2015).

What are the opening times of Oak Glen 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 20 October 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Oak Glen Surgery?

Call 01274 566617. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Eldwick & Gilstead Health Centre, 196 Swan Avenue, Bingley, BD16 3PA.

How many patients are registered at Oak Glen Surgery?

Around 3,977 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of The Bingley Bubble 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.