GP surgery in East Riding of Yorkshire

Pocklington Group Practice

The Beckside Centre, 1 Amos Drive, Pocklington, York, YO42 2BS

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good18,820 patients

Scores 97 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 95% of patients say their experience is good and 82% 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.

Excellent Scores higher than 97% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 11 in East Riding of Yorkshire Based on 113 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 93

  • Easy to get through on the phone86
  • Easy to contact online97
  • Good experience of getting in touch94
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment82

Quality of care 98

  • Patients rate the surgery as good96
  • Patients got what they needed94
  • Doctors and nurses listen88
  • Patients trust the staff88
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done81
  • Meets NHS clinical targets91
  • Children vaccinated on time92

What patients say

113 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

82%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

95%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

0

change since last year

2025: 94% · 2026: 95%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone35%
Had their call answered straight away13%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away46%

The appointment

Were seen the same day30%
Waited more than a week40%
Were seen face to face78%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)63%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 82% 57% 87%
Easy to contact via website 85% 58% 90%
Easy to contact via NHS App 75% 54% 92%
Reception staff helpful 92% 85% 96%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 31% 31% 25%
Sees preferred clinician 50% 42% 63%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 97% 84% 97%
Next steps within 2 days 99% 93% 97%
Good experience of contacting 92% 73% 92%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 79% 57% 79%
Waiting time was about right 83% 69% 88%
Remote appointment 22% 26% 36%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 95% 87% 96%
Treated with care and concern 95% 86% 94%
Considered mental wellbeing 81% 75% 88%
Had all the information needed 94% 92% 98%
Confidence and trust 98% 93% 100%
Involved in decisions 97% 92% 98%
Needs were met 98% 90% 96%
Overall
Overall experience good 95% 77% 94%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 92% 79% 73%
Supported by local services 85% 70% 78%
Discussed managing condition 34% 43% 44%
Agreed a care plan 33% 46% 33%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 113 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
Saturday8am to noon
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 11 June 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
The Beckside Centre, 1 Amos Drive, Pocklington, York, YO42 2BS
Phone
01759 302500
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
York East PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
B81036 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Autism training for staff
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Children’s play area
  • Cycle parking
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • Documents available in large print
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • High-back waiting room chairs
  • Lift

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 21 July 2016

This rating is 10 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

18,820registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
85.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension16.0%15.2%
Diabetes6.6%7.9%
Asthma6.7%6.6%
COPD1.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.4%3.0%
Depression12.2%14.3%
Obesity13.4%13.9%
Smoking8.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4981%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6481%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)77%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)91%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target83%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target58%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check85%78%
Asthma: annual review65%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Pocklington Group Practicethis surgery9782%95%Yes
Market Weighton Group PracticeYork, YO43 3FF5.9 miles736%56%Yes
Elvington Medical PracticeYork, YO41 4DY6.8 miles7766%86%Yes
Unity HealthYork, YO10 5LA10.3 miles4974%74%Yes
Escrick SurgeryYork, YO19 6LE11.2 miles9196%91%Yes
Gilberdyke Health CentreBrough, HU15 2UL11.9 miles8879%88%Yes
Jorvik Gillygate PracticeYork, YO1 7NP12.3 miles7159%92%Yes
Howden Medical PracticeGoole, DN14 7DD12.9 miles4355%77%Yes
Yorkshire Health PartnersBrough, HU15 2HG13.0 milesNo
Dalton Terrace SurgeryYork, YO24 4DB13.0 miles7879%89%Yes

Common questions

Is Pocklington Group Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Pocklington Group Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01759 302500.

How do patients rate Pocklington Group Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 95% of patients at Pocklington Group Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 82% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 97 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Pocklington Group Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Pocklington Group Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 21 July 2016).

What are the opening times of Pocklington Group 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 8am to noon, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 11 June 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Pocklington Group Practice?

Call 01759 302500. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is The Beckside Centre, 1 Amos Drive, Pocklington, York, YO42 2BS.

How many patients are registered at Pocklington Group Practice?

Around 18,820 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of York East PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Humber and North 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.