GP surgery in Barnsley
Penistone Group PMS Practice
19 High Street, Penistone, Sheffield, S36 6BR
Scores 61 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 83% of patients say their experience is good and 40% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2025. 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 32
- Easy to get through on the phone14
- Easy to contact online69
- Good experience of getting in touch34
- Did not wait too long for the appointment46
Quality of care 93
- Patients rate the surgery as good64
- Patients got what they needed96
- Doctors and nurses listen97
- Patients trust the staff99
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done91
- Meets NHS clinical targets90
- Children vaccinated on time98
What patients say
98 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
40%
find the phone easy
well below the England average (57%)
83%
say their experience is good
above the England average (77%)
+12
change since last year
2025: 72% · 2026: 83%
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 | 40% | 57% | 54% |
| Easy to contact via website | 66% | 58% | 54% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 65% | 54% | 69% |
| Reception staff helpful | 82% | 85% | 82% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 23% | 31% | 24% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 37% | 42% | 40% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 80% | 84% | 78% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 95% | 93% | 94% |
| Good experience of contacting | 70% | 73% | 62% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 60% | 57% | 65% |
| Waiting time was about right | 70% | 69% | 42% |
| Remote appointment | 27% | 26% | 32% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 98% | 87% | 89% |
| Treated with care and concern | 94% | 86% | 85% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 89% | 75% | 70% |
| Had all the information needed | 99% | 92% | 92% |
| Confidence and trust | 100% | 93% | 93% |
| Involved in decisions | 99% | 92% | 91% |
| Needs were met | 98% | 90% | 84% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 83% | 77% | 72% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 78% | 79% | 88% |
| Supported by local services | 85% | 70% | 71% |
| Discussed managing condition | 47% | 43% | 35% |
| Agreed a care plan | 52% | 46% | 49% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 98 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.
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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 | 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 |
Confirmed by the surgery on 5 December 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- 19 High Street, Penistone, Sheffield, S36 6BR
- Phone
- 01226 762424
- Website
- www.penistonegrouppractice.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Fcp Service - Barnsley PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- C85004 · NHS profile
Branch surgeries
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- Brown PM ( Silkstone )
- High Street, Silkstone, Barnsley, S75 4LN · 01226 791036
- Brown PM ( Thurgoland )
- The Surgery, Roper Lane, Thurgoland, Sheffield, S35 7AA · 0114 2882243
Access and facilities
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Induction loop
- Step-free access
- 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? | Outstanding |
| Is it caring? | Good |
| Is it responsive? | Good |
| Is it well-led? | Good |
About the patients
NHS records for the people registered here
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 21.6% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 7.6% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 8.0% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.1% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 15.1% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 16.9% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 6.5% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 82% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 83% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 65% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 89% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 78% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 66% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 82% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 80% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penistone Group PMS Practicethis surgery | – | 61 | 40% | 83% | Yes |
| Kingswell Surgery PMS PracticeSheffield, S36 6DY | 0.1 mile | 83 | 86% | 90% | Yes |
| Valley Medical CentreSheffield, S36 1BX | 3.3 miles | 56 | 60% | 85% | Yes |
| Deepcar Medical CentreSheffield, S36 2RA | 3.7 miles | 56 | 59% | 84% | Yes |
| Dearne Valley Health CentreHuddersfield, HD8 9JL | 4.4 miles | 98 | 90% | 93% | Yes |
| Skelmanthorpe Family DoctorsHuddersfield, HD8 9DA | 4.7 miles | 79 | 80% | 88% | Yes |
| Woodland Drive Medical CentreBarnsley, S70 6QW | 5.4 miles | 79 | 74% | 86% | Yes |
| Shepley Primary Care LimitedHuddersfield, HD8 8DJ | 5.4 miles | 80 | 72% | 89% | Yes |
| Darton Health Centre PracticeBarnsley, S75 5HQ | 5.9 miles | 76 | 89% | 85% | Yes |
| The Grove Medical PracticeBarnsley, S70 1QE | 6.1 miles | 64 | 78% | 79% | Yes |
Kingswell Surgery PMS Practice is 0.1 mile away, scores 83 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Penistone Group PMS Practice taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Penistone Group PMS Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01226 762424.
How do patients rate Penistone Group PMS Practice?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 83% of patients at Penistone Group PMS Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 40% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 61 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Penistone Group PMS Practice?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Penistone Group PMS Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 24 October 2025).
What are the opening times of Penistone Group PMS Practice?
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 5 December 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Penistone Group PMS Practice?
Call 01226 762424 or visit its website, www.penistonegrouppractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 19 High Street, Penistone, Sheffield, S36 6BR.
Does Penistone Group PMS Practice have a branch surgery?
Yes. Penistone Group PMS Practice also runs Brown PM ( Silkstone ) (High Street, Silkstone, Barnsley, S75 4LN) and Brown PM ( Thurgoland ) (The Surgery, Roper Lane, Thurgoland, Sheffield, S35 7AA). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at Penistone Group PMS Practice?
Around 16,537 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Fcp Service - Barnsley 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.