GP surgery in Leeds

One Medicare Llp-the Light

One Medicare Llp, Balcony, Level 7, The Light, the Headrow, Leeds, LS1 8TL

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good21,047 patients

Scores 20 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 72% of patients say their experience is good and 45% 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.

Poor Scores higher than 20% of GP surgeries in England. 33rd of 42 in Leeds Based on 99 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 32

  • Easy to get through on the phone20
  • Easy to contact online34
  • Good experience of getting in touch27
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment60

Quality of care 10

  • Patients rate the surgery as good27
  • Patients got what they needed6
  • Doctors and nurses listen20
  • Patients trust the staff3
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done5
  • Meets NHS clinical targets55
  • Children vaccinated on time29

What patients say

99 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

44%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

72%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

+5

change since last year

2025: 67% · 2026: 72%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone31%
Had their call answered straight away19%
Gave up or got no answer13%
Knew what would happen next straight away34%

The appointment

Were seen the same day28%
Waited more than a week31%
Were seen face to face80%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)66%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 44% 57% 30%
Easy to contact via website 52% 58% 50%
Easy to contact via NHS App 55% 54% 48%
Reception staff helpful 85% 85% 78%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 14% 31% 9%
Sees preferred clinician 41% 42% 63%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 77% 84% 77%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 91%
Good experience of contacting 67% 73% 59%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 38% 57% 50%
Waiting time was about right 75% 69% 70%
Remote appointment 20% 26% 20%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 82% 87% 74%
Treated with care and concern 69% 86% 74%
Considered mental wellbeing 74% 75% 55%
Had all the information needed 85% 92% 85%
Confidence and trust 81% 93% 94%
Involved in decisions 90% 92% 87%
Needs were met 81% 90% 82%
Overall
Overall experience good 72% 77% 67%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 69% 79% 64%
Supported by local services 77% 70% 54%
Discussed managing condition 43% 43% 51%
Agreed a care plan 34% 46% 33%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 99 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6:30pm
Tuesday7am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday7am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 11 May 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
One Medicare Llp, Balcony, Level 7, The Light, the Headrow, Leeds, LS1 8TL
Phone
0113 242 7425
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.onemedicalgroup.co.uk/the-light-surgery-leeds-city-centre
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Lsmp and the Light PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
Y02002 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • 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 15 April 2024

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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

21,047registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
77.2years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension2.4%15.2%
Diabetes1.6%7.9%
Asthma2.6%6.6%
COPD0.2%1.9%
Coronary heart disease0.3%3.0%
Depression6.6%14.3%
Obesity5.0%13.9%
Smoking12.8%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4950%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6460%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)56%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)72%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target68%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target51%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check65%78%
Asthma: annual review64%66%

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Leeds Student Medical Practice is 0.6 miles away, scores 71 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is One Medicare Llp-the Light taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), One Medicare Llp-the Light was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0113 242 7425.

How do patients rate One Medicare Llp-the Light?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 72% of patients at One Medicare Llp-the Light said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 45% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 20 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for One Medicare Llp-the Light?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated One Medicare Llp-the Light as Good at its last published inspection (report published 15 April 2024).

What are the opening times of One Medicare Llp-the Light?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 7am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 6:30pm, Thursday 7am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 11 May 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact One Medicare Llp-the Light?

Call 0113 242 7425 or visit its website, www.onemedicalgroup.co.uk/the-light-surgery-leeds-city-centre. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is One Medicare Llp, Balcony, Level 7, The Light, the Headrow, Leeds, LS1 8TL.

How many patients are registered at One Medicare Llp-the Light?

Around 21,047 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Lsmp and the Light 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.