GP surgery in Sheffield

Porter Brook Medical Centre

9 Sunderland Street, Sheffield, S11 8HN

Taking on new patientsInspection: Outstanding27,649 patients

Scores 27 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 72% of patients say their experience is good and 52% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Outstanding in 2020. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 27% of GP surgeries in England. 56th of 67 in Sheffield Based on 184 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 21

  • Easy to get through on the phone32
  • Easy to contact online24
  • Good experience of getting in touch34
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment12

Quality of care 38

  • Patients rate the surgery as good27
  • Patients got what they needed28
  • Doctors and nurses listen28
  • Patients trust the staff39
  • Inspection rating (Outstanding)98
  • Health checks and screening done14
  • Meets NHS clinical targets69
  • Children vaccinated on time86

What patients say

184 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

52%

find the phone easy

below the England average (57%)

72%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

-1

change since last year

2025: 73% · 2026: 72%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone48%
Had their call answered straight away6%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away56%

The appointment

Were seen the same day11%
Waited more than a week52%
Were seen face to face72%
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 52% 57% 50%
Easy to contact via website 46% 58% 33%
Easy to contact via NHS App 49% 54% 37%
Reception staff helpful 88% 85% 85%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 24% 31% 25%
Sees preferred clinician 43% 42% 27%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 85% 84% 86%
Next steps within 2 days 85% 93% 92%
Good experience of contacting 70% 73% 67%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 68% 57% 56%
Waiting time was about right 55% 69% 47%
Remote appointment 28% 26% 34%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 84% 87% 86%
Treated with care and concern 79% 86% 87%
Considered mental wellbeing 71% 75% 82%
Had all the information needed 90% 92% 92%
Confidence and trust 92% 93% 90%
Involved in decisions 91% 92% 90%
Needs were met 88% 90% 90%
Overall
Overall experience good 72% 77% 73%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 89% 79% 74%
Supported by local services 61% 70% 64%
Discussed managing condition 51% 43% 43%
Agreed a care plan 52% 46% 53%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 184 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6:30pm
Tuesday8am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 19 May 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
9 Sunderland Street, Sheffield, S11 8HN
Phone
0114 263 6100
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Student & Central Sheffield PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C88007 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

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

Sheffield Hallam University Medical Centre
Pond Street, Sheffield, S1 2BD · 01142255555

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

Outstanding

overall, from the inspection published 28 February 2020

This rating is 6 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

Read the inspection report

The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Good
Is it effective?Good
Is it caring?Good
Is it responsive?Outstanding
Is it well-led?Outstanding

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

27,649registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
80.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension3.5%15.2%
Diabetes1.9%7.9%
Asthma4.0%6.6%
COPD0.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease0.8%3.0%
Depression6.6%14.3%
Obesity5.3%13.9%
Smoking14.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4945%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6473%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)70%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)73%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target79%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target55%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check79%78%
Asthma: annual review65%66%

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University Health Service Health Centre is 0.7 miles away, scores 64 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Porter Brook Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Porter Brook Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0114 263 6100.

How do patients rate Porter Brook Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 72% of patients at Porter Brook Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 52% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 27 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Porter Brook Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Porter Brook Medical Centre as Outstanding at its last published inspection (report published 28 February 2020).

What are the opening times of Porter Brook Medical Centre?

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 19 May 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Porter Brook Medical Centre?

Call 0114 263 6100. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 9 Sunderland Street, Sheffield, S11 8HN.

Does Porter Brook Medical Centre have a branch surgery?

Yes. Porter Brook Medical Centre also runs Sheffield Hallam University Medical Centre (Pond Street, Sheffield, S1 2BD). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Porter Brook Medical Centre?

Around 27,649 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Student & Central Sheffield 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.