GP surgery in Tameside
Pike Medical Practice
Market Place, Mossley, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL5 0HE
Scores 29 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 76% of patients say their experience is good and 63% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2017. 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 37
- Easy to get through on the phone52
- Easy to contact online5
- Good experience of getting in touch45
- Did not wait too long for the appointment34
Quality of care 22
- Patients rate the surgery as good38
- Patients got what they needed22
- Doctors and nurses listen10
- Patients trust the staff5
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done51
- Meets NHS clinical targets43
- Children vaccinated on time39
What patients say
95 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
63%
find the phone easy
above the England average (57%)
76%
say their experience is good
about the England average (77%)
+5
change since last year
2025: 70% · 2026: 76%
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 | 63% | 57% | 53% |
| Easy to contact via website | 30% | 58% | 67% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 55% | 54% | 60% |
| Reception staff helpful | 86% | 85% | 87% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 30% | 31% | 23% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 32% | 42% | 52% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 84% | 84% | 84% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 98% | 93% | 89% |
| Good experience of contacting | 74% | 73% | 62% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 60% | 57% | 48% |
| Waiting time was about right | 66% | 69% | 59% |
| Remote appointment | 22% | 26% | 45% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 78% | 87% | 73% |
| Treated with care and concern | 78% | 86% | 72% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 66% | 75% | 51% |
| Had all the information needed | 86% | 92% | 83% |
| Confidence and trust | 84% | 93% | 86% |
| Involved in decisions | 86% | 92% | 74% |
| Needs were met | 86% | 90% | 85% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 76% | 77% | 70% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 78% | 79% | 84% |
| Supported by local services | 61% | 70% | 63% |
| Discussed managing condition | 29% | 43% | 31% |
| Agreed a care plan | 27% | 46% | 34% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 95 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 | 7:30am to 6:30pm |
| Thursday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Friday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 20 May 2026. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Market Place, Mossley, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL5 0HE
- Phone
- 01457 832561
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.ssphealth.com/our-practices/the-pike-practice
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Stalybridge, Dukinfield & Mossley PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- P89618 · NHS profile
Access and facilities
- Accessible toilets
- Baby-changing facilities
- Bus stop nearby
- Disability awareness and equality training for staff
- Documents available in large print
- Free NHS WiFi
- High-back waiting room chairs
- Off-site car parking nearby
- Step-free access at entrances and exits
- Step-free access throughout
- Tactile flooring: ridged or raised surface, to warn of hazards
- Toilets
- Train station nearby
- Translation services
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
Good
overall, from the inspection published 19 May 2017
This rating is 9 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.
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
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 14.0% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 7.5% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 8.5% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 2.6% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.6% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 17.8% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 10.8% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 13.7% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 77% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 74% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 72% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 91% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 79% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 44% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 72% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 61% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pike Medical Practicethis surgery | – | 29 | 63% | 76% | Yes |
| Pennine Medical CentreAshton-under-Lyne, OL5 9AJ | 0.3 miles | 78 | 61% | 90% | Yes |
| Mossley Medical PracticeAshton-under-Lyne, OL5 9AB | 0.3 miles | 62 | 67% | 82% | Yes |
| Leesbrook SurgeryOldham, OL4 3DG | 1.8 miles | 89 | 88% | 95% | Yes |
| Millbrook Medical PracticeStalybridge, SK15 3BJ | 1.8 miles | 43 | 63% | 83% | Yes |
| Lees Medical PracticeOldham, OL4 3BP | 1.9 miles | 8 | 48% | 58% | Yes |
| Stamford HouseAshton Under Lyne, OL6 9QH | 2.2 miles | 76 | 85% | 85% | Yes |
| Gordon Street Medical CentreAshton-under-Lyne, OL6 6NE | 2.2 miles | 2 | 36% | 50% | Yes |
| Lockside Medical CentreStalybridge, SK15 2PT | 2.3 miles | 94 | 85% | 89% | Yes |
| Hill Top SurgeryOldham, OL8 2QD | 2.3 miles | 35 | 50% | 82% | Yes |
Pennine Medical Centre is 0.3 miles away, scores 78 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Pike Medical Practice taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Pike Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01457 832561.
How do patients rate Pike Medical Practice?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 76% of patients at Pike Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 63% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 29 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Pike Medical Practice?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Pike Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 19 May 2017).
What are the opening times of Pike Medical Practice?
Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 20 May 2026. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Pike Medical Practice?
Call 01457 832561 or visit its website, www.ssphealth.com/our-practices/the-pike-practice. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Market Place, Mossley, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL5 0HE.
How many patients are registered at Pike Medical Practice?
Around 3,068 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Stalybridge, Dukinfield & Mossley PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Greater Manchester 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.