GP surgery in Oldham
Oldham Medical Services
Langham House, 368 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 3HF
Scores 53 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 79% of patients say their experience is good and 60% 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.
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 37
- Easy to get through on the phone47
- Easy to contact online37
- Good experience of getting in touch37
- Did not wait too long for the appointment35
Quality of care 72
- Patients rate the surgery as good50
- Patients got what they needed81
- Doctors and nurses listen48
- Patients trust the staff85
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done96
- Meets NHS clinical targets62
- Children vaccinated on time57
What patients say
120 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
60%
find the phone easy
above the England average (57%)
79%
say their experience is good
above the England average (77%)
+8
change since last year
2025: 72% · 2026: 79%
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 | 60% | 57% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via website | 53% | 58% | 39% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 56% | 54% | 41% |
| Reception staff helpful | 77% | 85% | 75% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 34% | 31% | 42% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 39% | 42% | 29% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 71% | 84% | 78% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 97% | 93% | 86% |
| Good experience of contacting | 71% | 73% | 66% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 58% | 57% | 43% |
| Waiting time was about right | 66% | 69% | 65% |
| Remote appointment | 35% | 26% | 27% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 88% | 87% | 85% |
| Treated with care and concern | 88% | 86% | 86% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 84% | 75% | 77% |
| Had all the information needed | 94% | 92% | 96% |
| Confidence and trust | 98% | 93% | 96% |
| Involved in decisions | 96% | 92% | 92% |
| Needs were met | 96% | 90% | 90% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 79% | 77% | 72% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 68% | 79% | 54% |
| Supported by local services | 67% | 70% | 53% |
| Discussed managing condition | 42% | 43% | 51% |
| Agreed a care plan | 72% | 46% | 61% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 120 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 | 7:30am to 6:30pm |
| Tuesday | 7:30am to 6:30pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30am to 6:30pm |
| Thursday | 7:30am to 6:30pm |
| Friday | 7:30am to 6:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 11 February 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Langham House, 368 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 3HF
- Phone
- 0161 357 2270
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.oldhammedicalservices.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Oldham South PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- P85012 · 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
The five questions inspectors ask
| Is it safe? | Good |
| Is it effective? | Good |
| Is it caring? | Good |
| Is it responsive? | Requires improvement |
| Is it well-led? | Good |
About the patients
NHS records for the people registered here
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 11.3% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 10.8% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 11.6% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 22.7% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 19.1% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 73% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 82% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 75% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 94% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 85% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 57% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 93% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 91% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oldham Medical Servicesthis surgery | – | 53 | 60% | 79% | Yes |
| Hill Top SurgeryOldham, OL8 2QD | 0.5 miles | 35 | 50% | 82% | Yes |
| Hollinwood Medical PracticeOldham, OL8 3TR | 0.7 miles | 56 | 70% | 82% | Yes |
| Littletown Family Medical PracticeOldham, OL8 4LR | 1.0 miles | 65 | 79% | 82% | Yes |
| Alexandra Group Medical PracticeOldham, OL4 1YN | 1.1 miles | 18 | 40% | 74% | Yes |
| Glodwick Medical PracticeOldham, OL4 1YN | 1.1 miles | 0 | 44% | 59% | Yes |
| John Street Medical PracticeOldham, OL8 1DF | 1.1 miles | 28 | 49% | 80% | Yes |
| Greenbank Medical PracticeOldham, OL4 1BN | 1.1 miles | 6 | 44% | 61% | Yes |
| MD Family PracticeOldham, OL9 7AY | 1.1 miles | 44 | 65% | 76% | Yes |
| Werneth Medical PracticeOldham, OL9 7AY | 1.1 miles | 6 | 45% | 66% | Yes |
Littletown Family Medical Practice is 1.0 miles away, scores 65 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Oldham Medical Services taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Oldham Medical Services was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0161 357 2270.
How do patients rate Oldham Medical Services?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 79% of patients at Oldham Medical Services said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 60% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 53 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Oldham Medical Services?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Oldham Medical Services as Good at its last published inspection (report published 22 February 2024).
What are the opening times of Oldham Medical Services?
Reception is open Monday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Thursday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Friday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 11 February 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Oldham Medical Services?
Call 0161 357 2270 or visit its website, www.oldhammedicalservices.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Langham House, 368 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 3HF.
How many patients are registered at Oldham Medical Services?
Around 5,881 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Oldham South 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.