GP surgery in Rawmarsh

Parkgate Medical Centre

Netherfield Lane, Parkgate, Rotherham, S62 6AW

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good6,565 patients

Scores 84 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 88% of patients say their experience is good and 78% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2020. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 84% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 3 in Rawmarsh Based on 117 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 75

  • Easy to get through on the phone78
  • Easy to contact online31
  • Good experience of getting in touch86
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment60

Quality of care 89

  • Patients rate the surgery as good82
  • Patients got what they needed83
  • Doctors and nurses listen95
  • Patients trust the staff93
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done48
  • Meets NHS clinical targets72
  • Children vaccinated on time76

What patients say

117 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

78%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

88%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

0

change since last year

2025: 88% · 2026: 88%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone84%
Had their call answered straight away4%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away74%

The appointment

Were seen the same day31%
Waited more than a week37%
Were seen face to face84%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)64%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 78% 57% 67%
Easy to contact via website 50% 58% 47%
Easy to contact via NHS App 65% 54% 50%
Reception staff helpful 94% 85% 97%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 30% 31% 37%
Sees preferred clinician 57% 42% 39%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 95% 84% 87%
Next steps within 2 days 94% 93% 98%
Good experience of contacting 88% 73% 86%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 76% 57% 70%
Waiting time was about right 75% 69% 70%
Remote appointment 16% 26% 19%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 97% 87% 95%
Treated with care and concern 96% 86% 93%
Considered mental wellbeing 91% 75% 87%
Had all the information needed 97% 92% 98%
Confidence and trust 99% 93% 99%
Involved in decisions 95% 92% 96%
Needs were met 96% 90% 96%
Overall
Overall experience good 88% 77% 88%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 78% 79% 77%
Supported by local services 86% 70% 75%
Discussed managing condition 63% 43% 47%
Agreed a care plan 58% 46% 65%

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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 21 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Netherfield Lane, Parkgate, Rotherham, S62 6AW
Phone
01709 514501
Email
[email protected]
Website
parkgatemedicalcentre.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Wentworth 1 PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C87013 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.

The Clinic
Thorogate, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, S62 7HU · 01709 710707

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Audio-descriptive for appointment announcements
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bariatric equipment: weight support
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Parent and baby room
  • Sign language interpreter available in-person
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Toilets
  • Translation services
  • Wheelchair access at entrances and exits

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 13 August 2020

This rating is 6 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

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

6,565registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
79.5years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension18.2%15.2%
Diabetes10.9%7.9%
Asthma6.8%6.6%
COPD4.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.2%3.0%
Depression15.7%14.3%
Obesity15.3%13.9%
Smoking19.6%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4974%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6476%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)60%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)92%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target68%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target62%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check89%78%
Asthma: annual review71%66%

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Common questions

Is Parkgate Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Parkgate Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01709 514501.

How do patients rate Parkgate Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 88% of patients at Parkgate Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 78% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 84 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Parkgate Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Parkgate Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 13 August 2020).

What are the opening times of Parkgate Medical Centre?

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 21 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Parkgate Medical Centre?

Call 01709 514501 or visit its website, parkgatemedicalcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Netherfield Lane, Parkgate, Rotherham, S62 6AW.

Does Parkgate Medical Centre have a branch surgery?

Yes. Parkgate Medical Centre also runs The Clinic (Thorogate, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, S62 7HU). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Parkgate Medical Centre?

Around 6,565 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Wentworth 1 PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the South 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.