GP surgery in Bradford

Parklands Medical Practice

30 Buttershaw Lane, Bradford, BD6 2DD

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good10,156 patients

Scores 1 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 59% of patients say their experience is good and 25% 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 1% of GP surgeries in England. 43rd of 44 in Bradford Based on 87 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 2

  • Easy to get through on the phone2
  • Easy to contact online12
  • Good experience of getting in touch3
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment6

Quality of care 1

  • Patients rate the surgery as good5
  • Patients got what they needed5
  • Doctors and nurses listen11
  • Patients trust the staff10
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done2
  • Meets NHS clinical targets1
  • Children vaccinated on time9

What patients say

87 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

25%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

58%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

+9

change since last year

2025: 50% · 2026: 59%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone47%
Had their call answered straight away7%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away41%

The appointment

Were seen the same day21%
Waited more than a week35%
Were seen face to face69%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)67%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 25% 57% 20%
Easy to contact via website 38% 58% 26%
Easy to contact via NHS App 32% 54% 26%
Reception staff helpful 58% 85% 55%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 25% 31% 34%
Sees preferred clinician 19% 42% 20%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 62% 84% 61%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 90%
Good experience of contacting 48% 73% 44%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 41% 57% 24%
Waiting time was about right 50% 69% 35%
Remote appointment 31% 26% 42%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 78% 87% 72%
Treated with care and concern 76% 86% 65%
Considered mental wellbeing 63% 75% 58%
Had all the information needed 89% 92% 87%
Confidence and trust 86% 93% 87%
Involved in decisions 88% 92% 81%
Needs were met 80% 90% 87%
Overall
Overall experience good 58% 77% 50%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 73% 79% 61%
Supported by local services 55% 70% 61%
Discussed managing condition 33% 43% 27%
Agreed a care plan 74% 46% 30%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 87 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6pm
Tuesday8am to 6pm
Wednesday8am to 6pm
Thursday8am to 6pm
Friday8am to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 6 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
30 Buttershaw Lane, Bradford, BD6 2DD
Phone
01274 678464
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.parklands.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
The Five Parks PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
B83010 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

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

Parklands Medical Practice (Branch)
Park Road, Bradford, BD5 0SG

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • 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 29 September 2016

This rating is 9 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

10,156registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
80.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension16.7%15.2%
Diabetes11.2%7.9%
Asthma7.5%6.6%
COPD2.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.4%3.0%
Depression18.3%14.3%
Obesity15.2%13.9%
Smoking22.8%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4950%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6456%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)59%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)80%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target67%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target50%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check53%78%
Asthma: annual review45%66%

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Wibsey & Queensbury Medical Practice is 0.4 miles away, scores 20 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Parklands Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Parklands Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01274 678464.

How do patients rate Parklands Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 59% of patients at Parklands Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 25% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 1 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Parklands Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Parklands Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 29 September 2016).

What are the opening times of Parklands Medical Practice?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6pm, Tuesday 8am to 6pm, Wednesday 8am to 6pm, Thursday 8am to 6pm, Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 6 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Parklands Medical Practice?

Call 01274 678464 or visit its website, www.parklands.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 30 Buttershaw Lane, Bradford, BD6 2DD.

Does Parklands Medical Practice have a branch surgery?

Yes. Parklands Medical Practice also runs Parklands Medical Practice (Branch) (Park Road, Bradford, BD5 0SG). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Parklands Medical Practice?

Around 10,156 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of The Five Parks 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.