GP surgery in Manchester

Simpson Medical Practice

361 Moston Lane, Moston, Manchester, M40 9NB

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good5,445 patients

Scores 47 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 82% of patients say their experience is good and 62% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2015. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 47% of GP surgeries in England. 23rd of 47 in Manchester Based on 101 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 40

  • Easy to get through on the phone50
  • Easy to contact online53
  • Good experience of getting in touch38
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment33

Quality of care 56

  • Patients rate the surgery as good61
  • Patients got what they needed76
  • Doctors and nurses listen52
  • Patients trust the staff46
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done36
  • Meets NHS clinical targets33
  • Children vaccinated on time19

What patients say

101 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

62%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

82%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+2

change since last year

2025: 80% · 2026: 82%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone45%
Had their call answered straight away29%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away36%

The appointment

Were seen the same day32%
Waited more than a week23%
Were seen face to face61%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)53%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 62% 57% 53%
Easy to contact via website 59% 58% 52%
Easy to contact via NHS App 62% 54% 51%
Reception staff helpful 81% 85% 82%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 20% 31% 32%
Sees preferred clinician 31% 42% 40%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 69% 84% 76%
Next steps within 2 days 94% 93% 87%
Good experience of contacting 71% 73% 74%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 68% 57% 58%
Waiting time was about right 66% 69% 69%
Remote appointment 39% 26% 43%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 88% 87% 90%
Treated with care and concern 89% 86% 91%
Considered mental wellbeing 87% 75% 81%
Had all the information needed 97% 92% 93%
Confidence and trust 93% 93% 94%
Involved in decisions 96% 92% 90%
Needs were met 95% 90% 84%
Overall
Overall experience good 82% 77% 80%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 82% 79% 74%
Supported by local services 58% 70% 64%
Discussed managing condition 56% 43% 62%
Agreed a care plan 51% 46% 58%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 101 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 17 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
361 Moston Lane, Moston, Manchester, M40 9NB
Phone
0161 203 5550
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.gtdhealthcare.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Miles Platting Newton Heath & Moston PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
Y02520 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Audio-descriptive for appointment announcements
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • Documents available in large print
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • Off-site car parking nearby
  • Sign language interpreter available in-person
  • Sign language interpreter available online
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Step-free access throughout

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 23 July 2015

This rating is 11 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

5,445registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
79.2years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension10.1%15.2%
Diabetes8.0%7.9%
Asthma4.7%6.6%
COPD1.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.2%3.0%
Depression16.4%14.3%
Obesity20.9%13.9%
Smoking15.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4961%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6472%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)74%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)91%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target87%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target54%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check93%78%
Asthma: annual review62%66%

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Common questions

Is Simpson Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Simpson Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0161 203 5550.

How do patients rate Simpson Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 82% of patients at Simpson Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 62% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 47 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Simpson Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Simpson Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 23 July 2015).

What are the opening times of Simpson Medical Practice?

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 17 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Simpson Medical Practice?

Call 0161 203 5550 or visit its website, www.gtdhealthcare.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 361 Moston Lane, Moston, Manchester, M40 9NB.

How many patients are registered at Simpson Medical Practice?

Around 5,445 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Miles Platting Newton Heath & Moston PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Greater Manchester 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.