GP surgery in Hucknall

Oakenhall Medical Practice

Bolsover Street, Hucknall, Nottingham, NG15 7UA

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good7,134 patients

Scores 11 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 68% of patients say their experience is good and 38% 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.

Poor Scores higher than 11% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 4 in Hucknall Based on 118 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 6

  • Easy to get through on the phone11
  • Easy to contact online2
  • Good experience of getting in touch8
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment16

Quality of care 24

  • Patients rate the surgery as good17
  • Patients got what they needed66
  • Doctors and nurses listen34
  • Patients trust the staff42
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done11
  • Meets NHS clinical targets30
  • Children vaccinated on time22

What patients say

118 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

38%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

68%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

+3

change since last year

2025: 65% · 2026: 68%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone81%
Had their call answered straight away9%
Gave up or got no answer4%
Knew what would happen next straight away68%

The appointment

Were seen the same day30%
Waited more than a week33%
Were seen face to face80%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)52%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 38% 57% 38%
Easy to contact via website 23% 58% 27%
Easy to contact via NHS App 35% 54% 40%
Reception staff helpful 78% 85% 81%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 24% 31% 25%
Sees preferred clinician 18% 42% 23%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 70% 84% 66%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 93%
Good experience of contacting 55% 73% 59%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 19% 57% 38%
Waiting time was about right 57% 69% 61%
Remote appointment 20% 26% 28%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 85% 87% 78%
Treated with care and concern 82% 86% 73%
Considered mental wellbeing 67% 75% 64%
Had all the information needed 94% 92% 88%
Confidence and trust 92% 93% 88%
Involved in decisions 95% 92% 87%
Needs were met 93% 90% 82%
Overall
Overall experience good 68% 77% 65%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 75% 79% 82%
Supported by local services 78% 70% 63%
Discussed managing condition 46% 43% 39%
Agreed a care plan 31% 46% 56%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 118 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 18 March 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Bolsover Street, Hucknall, Nottingham, NG15 7UA
Phone
0115 963 3511
Website
www.oakenhallmedicalpractice.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Byron PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C84095 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Pram park
  • Baby changing facility

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 6 September 2016

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

7,134registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
81.9years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension16.1%15.2%
Diabetes9.6%7.9%
Asthma7.4%6.6%
COPD3.3%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.4%3.0%
Depression14.1%14.3%
Obesity14.7%13.9%
Smoking14.7%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4968%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6477%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)65%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target66%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target56%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check78%78%
Asthma: annual review51%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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Oakenhall Medical Practicethis surgery1138%68%Yes
The Om SurgeryNottingham, NG15 7JP0.3 miles2972%72%Yes
Whyburn Medical PracticeNottingham, NG15 7JE0.3 miles215%57%Yes
Torkard Hill Medical CentreNottingham, NG15 6DY0.6 miles1441%65%Yes
Rise Park SurgeryNottingham, NG5 5EB2.0 miles2753%72%Yes
St Albans Medical CentreNottingham, NG6 8AQ2.1 miles233%47%Yes
Leen View SurgeryNottingham, NG6 8QJ2.7 miles824%65%Yes
Parkside Medical CentreNottingham, NG6 8QJ2.7 miles2542%77%Yes
Southglade Medical PracticeNottingham, NG5 5GU2.8 miles1255%69%Yes
The Alice Medical CentreNottingham, NG5 5HW3.3 miles5265%79%Yes

The Om Surgery is 0.3 miles away, scores 29 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Oakenhall Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Oakenhall Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0115 963 3511.

How do patients rate Oakenhall Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 68% of patients at Oakenhall Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 38% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 11 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Oakenhall Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Oakenhall Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 6 September 2016).

What are the opening times of Oakenhall 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 18 March 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Oakenhall Medical Practice?

Call 0115 963 3511 or visit its website, www.oakenhallmedicalpractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Bolsover Street, Hucknall, Nottingham, NG15 7UA.

How many patients are registered at Oakenhall Medical Practice?

Around 7,134 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Byron PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire 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.