GP surgery in North Yorkshire
Scarborough Medical Group
Danes Dyke Surgery, 463a Scalby Road, Newby, Scarborough, YO12 6UA
Scores 56 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 88% of patients say their experience is good and 56% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2019. 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 50
- Easy to get through on the phone40
- Easy to contact online71
- Good experience of getting in touch74
- Did not wait too long for the appointment28
Quality of care 64
- Patients rate the surgery as good81
- Patients got what they needed31
- Doctors and nurses listen43
- Patients trust the staff78
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done59
- Meets NHS clinical targets40
- Children vaccinated on time33
What patients say
106 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
56%
find the phone easy
about the England average (57%)
88%
say their experience is good
well above the England average (77%)
+11
change since last year
2025: 77% · 2026: 88%
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 | 56% | 57% | 59% |
| Easy to contact via website | 67% | 58% | 52% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 62% | 54% | 64% |
| Reception staff helpful | 87% | 85% | 86% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 24% | 31% | 29% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 46% | 42% | 39% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 88% | 84% | 86% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 96% | 93% | 96% |
| Good experience of contacting | 83% | 73% | 71% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 57% | 57% | 42% |
| Waiting time was about right | 63% | 69% | 55% |
| Remote appointment | 33% | 26% | 21% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 87% | 87% | 88% |
| Treated with care and concern | 85% | 86% | 89% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 75% | 75% | 67% |
| Had all the information needed | 92% | 92% | 93% |
| Confidence and trust | 97% | 93% | 96% |
| Involved in decisions | 91% | 92% | 95% |
| Needs were met | 88% | 90% | 94% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 88% | 77% | 77% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 86% | 79% | 75% |
| Supported by local services | 75% | 70% | 79% |
| Discussed managing condition | 32% | 43% | 43% |
| Agreed a care plan | 53% | 46% | 42% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 106 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.
Tell us about this surgery
10 quick questions, one tap each, no sign-up. Your answers help the next person choosing a GP.
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 16 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Danes Dyke Surgery, 463a Scalby Road, Newby, Scarborough, YO12 6UA
- Phone
- 01723 375343
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.scarboroughmedicalgroup.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Filey and Scarborough PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- B82054 · NHS profile
Branch surgery
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- South Cliff Surgery
- 56 Esplanade Road, Scarborough, YO11 2AU
Access and facilities
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Step-free access
- Wheelchair access
- Baby changing facility
- Baby changing facility
- Car parking
- Disabled parking
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
Good
overall, from the inspection published 28 May 2019
This rating is 7 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 | 21.5% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 8.3% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 9.1% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.7% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 14.2% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 11.3% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 9.5% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 75% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 80% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 66% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 89% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 73% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 60% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 83% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 67% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scarborough Medical Groupthis surgery | – | 56 | 56% | 88% | Yes |
| Hackness Road SurgeryScarborough, YO12 5SD | 0.1 mile | 77 | 81% | 87% | Yes |
| Brook Square SurgeryScarborough, YO12 7AS | 1.6 miles | 28 | 44% | 78% | Yes |
| Haxby Group ScarboroughScarborough, YO11 1UB | 1.8 miles | 11 | 31% | 65% | Yes |
| Castle Health CentreScarborough, YO11 2NP | 1.9 miles | 17 | 68% | 75% | Yes |
| Ayton and Snainton Medical PracticeScarborough, YO13 9JF | 4.1 miles | 95 | 83% | 95% | Yes |
| Eastfield Medical CentreScarborough, YO11 3LJ | 4.3 miles | 1 | 44% | 49% | Yes |
| Filey SurgeryFiley, YO14 9AE | 8.5 miles | 34 | 61% | 72% | Yes |
| Sherburn SurgeryMalton, YO17 8PH | 8.7 miles | 89 | 94% | 87% | Yes |
| Hunmanby SurgeryFiley, YO14 0NN | 9.4 miles | 64 | 86% | 80% | Yes |
Hackness Road Surgery is 0.1 mile away, scores 77 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Scarborough Medical Group taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Scarborough Medical Group was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01723 375343.
How do patients rate Scarborough Medical Group?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 88% of patients at Scarborough Medical Group said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 56% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 56 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Scarborough Medical Group?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Scarborough Medical Group as Good at its last published inspection (report published 28 May 2019).
What are the opening times of Scarborough Medical Group?
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 16 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Scarborough Medical Group?
Call 01723 375343 or visit its website, www.scarboroughmedicalgroup.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Danes Dyke Surgery, 463a Scalby Road, Newby, Scarborough, YO12 6UA.
Does Scarborough Medical Group have a branch surgery?
Yes. Scarborough Medical Group also runs South Cliff Surgery (56 Esplanade Road, Scarborough, YO11 2AU). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at Scarborough Medical Group?
Around 16,034 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Filey and Scarborough 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.