GP surgery in Rotherham
Shakespeare Road Surgery
50 Shakespeare Road, Eastwood, Rotherham, S65 1QY
Scores 26 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 73% of patients say their experience is good and 57% 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.
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 38
- Easy to get through on the phone40
- Easy to contact online23
- Good experience of getting in touch30
- Did not wait too long for the appointment57
Quality of care 14
- Patients rate the surgery as good28
- Patients got what they needed21
- Doctors and nurses listen8
- Patients trust the staff10
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done23
- Meets NHS clinical targets48
- Children vaccinated on time36
What patients say
103 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
56%
find the phone easy
about the England average (57%)
73%
say their experience is good
below the England average (77%)
-15
change since last year
2025: 87% · 2026: 73%
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% | 64% |
| Easy to contact via website | 45% | 58% | 51% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 48% | 54% | 53% |
| Reception staff helpful | 86% | 85% | 87% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 50% | 31% | 59% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 41% | 42% | 51% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 72% | 84% | 83% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 97% | 93% | 96% |
| Good experience of contacting | 69% | 73% | 77% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 52% | 57% | 73% |
| Waiting time was about right | 74% | 69% | 73% |
| Remote appointment | 14% | 26% | 28% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 77% | 87% | 88% |
| Treated with care and concern | 81% | 86% | 88% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 72% | 75% | 78% |
| Had all the information needed | 88% | 92% | 94% |
| Confidence and trust | 87% | 93% | 90% |
| Involved in decisions | 80% | 92% | 97% |
| Needs were met | 86% | 90% | 95% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 73% | 77% | 87% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 67% | 79% | 50% |
| Supported by local services | 64% | 70% | 73% |
| Discussed managing condition | 48% | 43% | 60% |
| Agreed a care plan | 54% | 46% | 49% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 103 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
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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 12 February 2026. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- 50 Shakespeare Road, Eastwood, Rotherham, S65 1QY
- Phone
- 01709 830730
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.shakespeareroadsurgery.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Wentworth 1 PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- C87608 · NHS profile
Branch surgery
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- Ridgeway Medical Centre
- 12-14 Ridgeway, Rotherham, S65 3PG · 01709 855222
Access and facilities
- Accessible toilets
- Baby-changing facilities
- Disability awareness and equality training for staff
- Disabled car parking
- Free on-site car parking
- Free public WiFi
- Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
- Step-free access at entrances and exits
- Step-free access throughout
- Toilets
- Translation services
- Wheelchair access at entrances and exits
- Wheelchair access throughout
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
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 | 11.5% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 11.6% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 6.7% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 9.6% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 20.4% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 27.1% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 57% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 70% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 71% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 90% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 81% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 43% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 71% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 61% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shakespeare Road Surgerythis surgery | – | 26 | 57% | 73% | Yes |
| York Road SurgeryRotherham, S65 1PW | 0.4 miles | 85 | 78% | 85% | Yes |
| St Ann's Medical CentreRotherham, S65 1DA | 0.8 miles | 51 | 75% | 84% | Yes |
| Clifton Medical CentreRotherham, S65 1DA | 0.8 miles | 6 | 31% | 60% | Yes |
| Gateway Primary CareRotherham, S65 1DA | 0.8 miles | 80 | 80% | 83% | Yes |
| Parkgate Medical CentreRotherham, S62 6AW | 1.1 miles | 84 | 78% | 88% | Yes |
| Rawmarsh Health CentreRotherham, S62 6AE | 1.3 miles | 36 | 56% | 77% | Yes |
| High Street SurgeryRotherham, S62 6LW | 1.4 miles | 70 | 60% | 86% | Yes |
| Greenside SurgeryRotherham, S61 4PT | 1.5 miles | 49 | 68% | 78% | Yes |
| Broom Lane Medical CentreRotherham, S60 3EW | 1.6 miles | 21 | 36% | 73% | Yes |
York Road Surgery is 0.4 miles away, scores 85 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Shakespeare Road Surgery taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Shakespeare Road Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01709 830730.
How do patients rate Shakespeare Road Surgery?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 73% of patients at Shakespeare Road Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 57% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 26 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Shakespeare Road Surgery?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Shakespeare Road Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 7 July 2025).
What are the opening times of Shakespeare Road Surgery?
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 12 February 2026. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Shakespeare Road Surgery?
Call 01709 830730 or visit its website, www.shakespeareroadsurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 50 Shakespeare Road, Eastwood, Rotherham, S65 1QY.
Does Shakespeare Road Surgery have a branch surgery?
Yes. Shakespeare Road Surgery also runs Ridgeway Medical Centre (12-14 Ridgeway, Rotherham, S65 3PG). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at Shakespeare Road Surgery?
Around 5,914 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Wentworth 1 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.