GP surgery in Bury

Rock Healthcare Limited

22 Derby Way, Bury, BL9 0NJ

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good10,047 patients

Scores 2 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 55% of patients say their experience is good and 38% 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.

Poor Scores higher than 2% of GP surgeries in England. 12th of 12 in Bury Based on 91 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 3

  • Easy to get through on the phone12
  • Easy to contact online15
  • Good experience of getting in touch5
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment0

Quality of care 2

  • Patients rate the surgery as good3
  • Patients got what they needed16
  • Doctors and nurses listen17
  • Patients trust the staff1
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done4
  • Meets NHS clinical targets13
  • Children vaccinated on time13

What patients say

91 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

38%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

55%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-2

change since last year

2025: 57% · 2026: 55%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone64%
Had their call answered straight away17%
Gave up or got no answer5%
Knew what would happen next straight away52%

The appointment

Were seen the same day17%
Waited more than a week55%
Were seen face to face61%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)69%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 38% 57% 36%
Easy to contact via website 41% 58% 29%
Easy to contact via NHS App 41% 54% 31%
Reception staff helpful 68% 85% 65%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 28% 31% 30%
Sees preferred clinician 47% 42% 21%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 71% 84% 67%
Next steps within 2 days 84% 93% 91%
Good experience of contacting 53% 73% 49%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 40% 57% 54%
Waiting time was about right 34% 69% 40%
Remote appointment 39% 26% 35%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 81% 87% 73%
Treated with care and concern 69% 86% 71%
Considered mental wellbeing 65% 75% 58%
Had all the information needed 89% 92% 86%
Confidence and trust 79% 93% 85%
Involved in decisions 79% 92% 83%
Needs were met 85% 90% 80%
Overall
Overall experience good 55% 77% 57%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 51% 79% 68%
Supported by local services 50% 70% 60%
Discussed managing condition 45% 43% 48%
Agreed a care plan 39% 46% 50%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 91 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 11 July 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
22 Derby Way, Bury, BL9 0NJ
Phone
0161 763 8527
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Bury PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
Y02755 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

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

Rock Radcliffe
69 Church Street West, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 2SP

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled car parking
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • Lift
  • Paid on-site car parking
  • Parent and baby room
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Step-free access throughout
  • Toilets
  • Translation services

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 17 June 2025

Read the inspection report

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

10,047registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
79.5years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension7.8%15.2%
Diabetes6.5%7.9%
Asthma5.5%6.6%
COPD1.2%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.3%3.0%
Depression20.6%14.3%
Obesity13.8%13.9%
Smoking19.3%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4956%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6461%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)62%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)83%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target64%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target50%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check52%78%
Asthma: annual review47%66%

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Walmersley Road Medical Practice is 0.3 miles away, scores 34 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Rock Healthcare Limited taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Rock Healthcare Limited was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0161 763 8527.

How do patients rate Rock Healthcare Limited?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 55% of patients at Rock Healthcare Limited said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 38% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 2 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Rock Healthcare Limited?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Rock Healthcare Limited as Good at its last published inspection (report published 17 June 2025).

What are the opening times of Rock Healthcare Limited?

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 11 July 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Rock Healthcare Limited?

Call 0161 763 8527. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 22 Derby Way, Bury, BL9 0NJ.

Does Rock Healthcare Limited have a branch surgery?

Yes. Rock Healthcare Limited also runs Rock Radcliffe (69 Church Street West, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 2SP). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Rock Healthcare Limited?

Around 10,047 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Bury 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.