GP surgery in Nottingham

Parliament Street Medical Centre

79a Upper Parliament Street, Nottingham, NG1 6LD

Taking on new patients10,035 patients

Scores 15 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 74% of patients say their experience is good and 43% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 15% of GP surgeries in England. 20th of 29 in Nottingham Based on 84 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 13

  • Easy to get through on the phone18
  • Easy to contact online5
  • Good experience of getting in touch14
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment29

Quality of care 22

  • Patients rate the surgery as good34
  • Patients got what they needed32
  • Doctors and nurses listen28
  • Patients trust the staff86
  • Inspection rating (Not rated)
  • Health checks and screening done1
  • Meets NHS clinical targets18
  • Children vaccinated on time9

What patients say

84 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

43%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

74%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

0

change since last year

2025: 74% · 2026: 74%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone62%
Had their call answered straight away14%
Gave up or got no answer9%
Knew what would happen next straight away46%

The appointment

Were seen the same day31%
Waited more than a week24%
Were seen face to face62%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)61%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 43% 57% 29%
Easy to contact via website 30% 58% 34%
Easy to contact via NHS App 43% 54% 32%
Reception staff helpful 83% 85% 86%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 13% 31% 28%
Sees preferred clinician 58% 42% 14%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 74% 84% 78%
Next steps within 2 days 86% 93% 97%
Good experience of contacting 60% 73% 66%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 53% 57% 45%
Waiting time was about right 64% 69% 70%
Remote appointment 38% 26% 26%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 84% 87% 84%
Treated with care and concern 75% 86% 87%
Considered mental wellbeing 81% 75% 79%
Had all the information needed 93% 92% 90%
Confidence and trust 98% 93% 94%
Involved in decisions 88% 92% 80%
Needs were met 88% 90% 82%
Overall
Overall experience good 74% 77% 74%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 66% 79% 69%
Supported by local services 68% 70% 54%
Discussed managing condition 44% 43% 44%
Agreed a care plan 61% 46% 31%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 84 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6:30pm
Tuesday7:30am to 6:30pm
Wednesday7:30am to 7pm
Thursday7:30am to 6:30pm
Friday7:30am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 20 November 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
79a Upper Parliament Street, Nottingham, NG1 6LD
Phone
0115 883 1900
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.parliamentstreetmc.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Nottingham City East PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
Y02847 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

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

The Nottingham City Medical Centre
79a Upper Parliament Street, Nottingham, NG1 6LD

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • Off-site car parking nearby
  • Sign language interpreter available in-person
  • Sign language interpreter available online
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Step-free access throughout
  • Toilets
  • Tram stop nearby
  • Translation services

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

No inspection rating has been published for this surgery.

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

10,035registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
79.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension3.7%15.2%
Diabetes2.6%7.9%
Asthma3.8%6.6%
COPD1.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease0.7%3.0%
Depression11.6%14.3%
Obesity7.0%13.9%
Smoking23.0%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4944%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6458%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)59%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)79%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target61%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target38%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check69%78%
Asthma: annual review60%66%

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Victoria and Mapperley Practice is 0.3 miles away, scores 48 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Parliament Street Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Parliament Street Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0115 883 1900.

How do patients rate Parliament Street Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 74% of patients at Parliament Street Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 43% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 15 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What are the opening times of Parliament Street Medical Centre?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 7:30am to 7pm, Thursday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Friday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 20 November 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Parliament Street Medical Centre?

Call 0115 883 1900 or visit its website, www.parliamentstreetmc.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 79a Upper Parliament Street, Nottingham, NG1 6LD.

Does Parliament Street Medical Centre have a branch surgery?

Yes. Parliament Street Medical Centre also runs The Nottingham City Medical Centre (79a Upper Parliament Street, Nottingham, NG1 6LD). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Parliament Street Medical Centre?

Around 10,035 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Nottingham City East PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire 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.