GP surgery in Kirklees

Shepley Primary Care Limited

25 Jos Lane, Shepley, Huddersfield, HD8 8DJ

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good6,776 patients

Scores 80 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 89% of patients say their experience is good and 72% 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.

Excellent Scores higher than 80% of GP surgeries in England. 8th of 19 in Kirklees Based on 109 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 73

  • Easy to get through on the phone69
  • Easy to contact online41
  • Good experience of getting in touch73
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment74

Quality of care 85

  • Patients rate the surgery as good83
  • Patients got what they needed66
  • Doctors and nurses listen75
  • Patients trust the staff71
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done75
  • Meets NHS clinical targets79
  • Children vaccinated on time79

What patients say

109 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

72%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

89%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+3

change since last year

2025: 86% · 2026: 89%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone58%
Had their call answered straight away7%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away81%

The appointment

Were seen the same day43%
Waited more than a week28%
Were seen face to face80%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)52%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 72% 57% 73%
Easy to contact via website 55% 58% 66%
Easy to contact via NHS App 69% 54% 71%
Reception staff helpful 96% 85% 95%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 38% 31% 42%
Sees preferred clinician 53% 42% 59%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 95% 84% 96%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 83% 73% 84%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 57% 57% 64%
Waiting time was about right 80% 69% 79%
Remote appointment 20% 26% 16%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 92% 87% 92%
Treated with care and concern 94% 86% 90%
Considered mental wellbeing 84% 75% 80%
Had all the information needed 97% 92% 97%
Confidence and trust 96% 93% 96%
Involved in decisions 96% 92% 93%
Needs were met 93% 90% 95%
Overall
Overall experience good 89% 77% 86%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 91% 79% 89%
Supported by local services 83% 70% 72%
Discussed managing condition 49% 43% 53%
Agreed a care plan 50% 46% 36%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 109 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

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

Confirmed by the surgery on 15 March 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
25 Jos Lane, Shepley, Huddersfield, HD8 8DJ
Phone
01484 602001
Website
www.shepleyhealthcentre.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
The Mast PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
B85005 · NHS profile

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 27 September 2019

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?Outstanding
Is it responsive?Good
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

6,776registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
83.6years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension16.1%15.2%
Diabetes6.6%7.9%
Asthma6.4%6.6%
COPD1.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.0%3.0%
Depression15.7%14.3%
Obesity9.3%13.9%
Smoking6.6%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4980%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6482%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)65%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target72%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target63%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check74%78%
Asthma: annual review70%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Shepley Primary Care Limitedthis surgery8072%89%Yes
Kirkburton Health CentreHuddersfield, HD8 0SJ1.6 miles3236%75%Yes
Skelmanthorpe Family DoctorsHuddersfield, HD8 9DA2.6 miles7980%88%Yes
Elmwood Family DoctorsHolmfirth, HD9 3TR3.0 miles9693%95%Yes
Oaklands Health CentreHolmfirth, HD9 3TQ3.1 miles9484%89%Yes
Lepton and Kirkheaton SurgeriesHuddersfield, HD8 0HH3.3 miles4970%77%Yes
Honley SurgeryHolmfirth, HD9 6AG3.5 miles9185%89%Yes
Dearne Valley Health CentreHuddersfield, HD8 9JL3.5 miles9890%93%Yes
The Almondbury SurgeryHuddersfield, HD5 8XW3.6 miles4048%73%Yes
Newsome Surgery LimitedHuddersfield, HD4 6JE4.2 miles1048%66%Yes

Elmwood Family Doctors is 3.0 miles away, scores 96 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Shepley Primary Care Limited taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Shepley Primary Care Limited was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01484 602001.

How do patients rate Shepley Primary Care Limited?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 89% of patients at Shepley Primary Care Limited said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 72% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 80 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Shepley Primary Care Limited?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Shepley Primary Care Limited as Good at its last published inspection (report published 27 September 2019).

What are the opening times of Shepley Primary Care Limited?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6pm, Tuesday 8am to 6pm, Wednesday 8am to 6pm, Thursday 8am to 6pm, Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 15 March 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Shepley Primary Care Limited?

Call 01484 602001 or visit its website, www.shepleyhealthcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 25 Jos Lane, Shepley, Huddersfield, HD8 8DJ.

How many patients are registered at Shepley Primary Care Limited?

Around 6,776 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of The Mast PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the West 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.