GP surgery in Shiregreen

Shiregreen Medical Centre

492 Bellhouse Road, Sheffield, S5 0RG

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good7,952 patients

Scores 33 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 78% of patients say their experience is good and 48% 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.

Below average Scores higher than 33% of GP surgeries in England. Based on 121 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 27

  • Easy to get through on the phone25
  • Easy to contact online68
  • Good experience of getting in touch35
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment22

Quality of care 45

  • Patients rate the surgery as good48
  • Patients got what they needed51
  • Doctors and nurses listen41
  • Patients trust the staff74
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done10
  • Meets NHS clinical targets69
  • Children vaccinated on time32

What patients say

121 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

48%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

78%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

+8

change since last year

2025: 70% · 2026: 78%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone35%
Had their call answered straight away12%
Gave up or got no answer4%
Knew what would happen next straight away49%

The appointment

Were seen the same day34%
Waited more than a week35%
Were seen face to face79%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)65%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 48% 57% 42%
Easy to contact via website 66% 58% 43%
Easy to contact via NHS App 65% 54% 41%
Reception staff helpful 90% 85% 88%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 18% 31% 37%
Sees preferred clinician 39% 42% 17%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 87% 84% 77%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 83%
Good experience of contacting 70% 73% 54%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 62% 57% 57%
Waiting time was about right 61% 69% 63%
Remote appointment 21% 26% 27%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 87% 87% 75%
Treated with care and concern 88% 86% 79%
Considered mental wellbeing 83% 75% 68%
Had all the information needed 87% 92% 92%
Confidence and trust 96% 93% 90%
Involved in decisions 96% 92% 87%
Needs were met 91% 90% 83%
Overall
Overall experience good 78% 77% 70%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 58% 79% 76%
Supported by local services 62% 70% 58%
Discussed managing condition 52% 43% 28%
Agreed a care plan 43% 46% 67%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 121 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6pm
Tuesday8am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6pm
Wednesday8am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6pm
Thursday8am to 2:30pm
Friday8am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 18 December 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
492 Bellhouse Road, Sheffield, S5 0RG
Phone
0114 245 6123
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.shiregreenmedicalcentre.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Sapa 5 PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C88070 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

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

Melrose Surgery
120a Burngreave Road, Sheffield, S3 9DE · 0114 2723715

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • 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 August 2019

This rating is 7 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

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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

7,952registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
80.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension14.8%15.2%
Diabetes10.8%7.9%
Asthma8.0%6.6%
COPD2.9%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.0%3.0%
Depression17.3%14.3%
Obesity16.8%13.9%
Smoking18.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4960%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6464%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)65%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target71%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target56%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check77%78%
Asthma: annual review58%66%

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Elm Lane Surgery is 1.0 miles away, scores 55 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Shiregreen Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Shiregreen Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0114 245 6123.

How do patients rate Shiregreen Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 78% of patients at Shiregreen Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 48% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 33 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Shiregreen Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Shiregreen Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 14 August 2019).

What are the opening times of Shiregreen Medical Centre?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6pm, Tuesday 8am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6pm, Wednesday 8am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6pm, Thursday 8am to 2:30pm, Friday 8am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 18 December 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Shiregreen Medical Centre?

Call 0114 245 6123 or visit its website, www.shiregreenmedicalcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 492 Bellhouse Road, Sheffield, S5 0RG.

Does Shiregreen Medical Centre have a branch surgery?

Yes. Shiregreen Medical Centre also runs Melrose Surgery (120a Burngreave Road, Sheffield, S3 9DE). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Shiregreen Medical Centre?

Around 7,952 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Sapa 5 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.