GP surgery in Oldham

Oldham Family Practice

1st Floor Integrated C C, New Radcliffe Street, Oldham, OL1 1NL

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good4,019 patients

Scores 58 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 77% of patients say their experience is good and 61% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2024. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 58% of GP surgeries in England. 5th of 23 in Oldham Based on 86 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 66

  • Easy to get through on the phone48
  • Easy to contact online48
  • Good experience of getting in touch66
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment83

Quality of care 43

  • Patients rate the surgery as good41
  • Patients got what they needed45
  • Doctors and nurses listen38
  • Patients trust the staff52
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done72
  • Meets NHS clinical targets14
  • Children vaccinated on time53

What patients say

86 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

61%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

77%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

-8

change since last year

2025: 85% · 2026: 77%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone54%
Had their call answered straight away7%
Gave up or got no answer4%
Knew what would happen next straight away38%

The appointment

Were seen the same day33%
Waited more than a week16%
Were seen face to face46%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)72%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 61% 57% 57%
Easy to contact via website 58% 58% 51%
Easy to contact via NHS App 69% 54% 47%
Reception staff helpful 92% 85% 93%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 40% 31% 31%
Sees preferred clinician 45% 42% 41%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 82% 84% 86%
Next steps within 2 days 98% 93% 86%
Good experience of contacting 81% 73% 78%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 65% 57% 46%
Waiting time was about right 83% 69% 65%
Remote appointment 54% 26% 32%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 86% 87% 97%
Treated with care and concern 84% 86% 91%
Considered mental wellbeing 74% 75% 87%
Had all the information needed 94% 92% 94%
Confidence and trust 94% 93% 99%
Involved in decisions 88% 92% 92%
Needs were met 90% 90% 93%
Overall
Overall experience good 77% 77% 85%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 55% 79% 69%
Supported by local services 70% 70% 55%
Discussed managing condition 31% 43% 49%
Agreed a care plan 46% 46% 41%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 86 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 11 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
1st Floor Integrated C C, New Radcliffe Street, Oldham, OL1 1NL
Phone
0161 271 3130
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Oldham Central PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
P85007 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • 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 10 May 2024

Read the inspection report

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

4,019registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
78.5years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension14.5%15.2%
Diabetes10.6%7.9%
Asthma6.9%6.6%
COPD3.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.9%3.0%
Depression14.8%14.3%
Obesity20.2%13.9%
Smoking19.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4963%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6480%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)65%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)92%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target79%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target61%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check95%78%
Asthma: annual review78%66%

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Common questions

Is Oldham Family Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Oldham Family Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0161 271 3130.

How do patients rate Oldham Family Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 77% of patients at Oldham Family Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 61% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 58 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Oldham Family Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Oldham Family Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 10 May 2024).

What are the opening times of Oldham Family 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 11 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Oldham Family Practice?

Call 0161 271 3130. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 1st Floor Integrated C C, New Radcliffe Street, Oldham, OL1 1NL.

How many patients are registered at Oldham Family Practice?

Around 4,019 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Oldham Central 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.