GP surgery in North Yorkshire

Scorton Medical Centre

Stags Way, Scorton, Richmond, DL10 6HB

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good3,600 patients

Scores 99 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 92% of patients say their experience is good and 92% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2026. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 99% of GP surgeries in England. 4th of 9 in Richmondshire Based on 112 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 97

  • Easy to get through on the phone96
  • Easy to contact online97
  • Good experience of getting in touch95
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment90

Quality of care 99

  • Patients rate the surgery as good90
  • Patients got what they needed99
  • Doctors and nurses listen95
  • Patients trust the staff99
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done94
  • Meets NHS clinical targets97
  • Children vaccinated on time100

What patients say

112 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

92%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

92%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

-2

change since last year

2025: 94% · 2026: 92%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone46%
Had their call answered straight away42%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away67%

The appointment

Were seen the same day28%
Waited more than a week21%
Were seen face to face88%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)72%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 92% 57% 90%
Easy to contact via website 85% 58% 91%
Easy to contact via NHS App 75% 54% 95%
Reception staff helpful 93% 85% 99%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 49% 31% 34%
Sees preferred clinician 57% 42% 77%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 97% 84% 94%
Next steps within 2 days 88% 93% 99%
Good experience of contacting 93% 73% 95%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 84% 57% 78%
Waiting time was about right 87% 69% 92%
Remote appointment 12% 26% 13%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 97% 87% 96%
Treated with care and concern 92% 86% 96%
Considered mental wellbeing 91% 75% 78%
Had all the information needed 99% 92% 99%
Confidence and trust 100% 93% 99%
Involved in decisions 98% 92% 99%
Needs were met 99% 90% 98%
Overall
Overall experience good 92% 77% 94%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 91% 79% 90%
Supported by local services 91% 70% 88%
Discussed managing condition 56% 43% 41%
Agreed a care plan 46% 46% 41%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 112 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 6 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Stags Way, Scorton, Richmond, DL10 6HB
Phone
01748 811320
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Richmondshire PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
B82035 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 14 May 2026

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

3,600registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
83.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension21.6%15.2%
Diabetes8.1%7.9%
Asthma6.8%6.6%
COPD2.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.9%3.0%
Depression12.4%14.3%
Obesity17.0%13.9%
Smoking8.3%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4985%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6483%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)75%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)93%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target75%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target64%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check88%78%
Asthma: annual review83%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Scorton Medical Centrethis surgery9992%92%Yes
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Common questions

Is Scorton Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Scorton Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01748 811320.

How do patients rate Scorton Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 92% of patients at Scorton Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 92% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 99 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Scorton Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Scorton Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 14 May 2026).

What are the opening times of Scorton 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 6 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Scorton Medical Centre?

Call 01748 811320. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Stags Way, Scorton, Richmond, DL10 6HB.

How many patients are registered at Scorton Medical Centre?

Around 3,600 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Richmondshire 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.