GP surgery in Kirklees

Slaithwaite Health Centre

New Street, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5AB

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good8,298 patients

Scores 92 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 91% of patients say their experience is good and 82% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2017. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 92% of GP surgeries in England. 5th of 19 in Kirklees Based on 114 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 88

  • Easy to get through on the phone85
  • Easy to contact online75
  • Good experience of getting in touch78
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment85

Quality of care 94

  • Patients rate the surgery as good89
  • Patients got what they needed82
  • Doctors and nurses listen85
  • Patients trust the staff75
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done82
  • Meets NHS clinical targets94
  • Children vaccinated on time92

What patients say

114 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

82%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

91%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+4

change since last year

2025: 87% · 2026: 91%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone61%
Had their call answered straight away10%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away68%

The appointment

Were seen the same day26%
Waited more than a week35%
Were seen face to face83%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)66%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 82% 57% 81%
Easy to contact via website 69% 58% 66%
Easy to contact via NHS App 68% 54% 50%
Reception staff helpful 96% 85% 91%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 25% 31% 26%
Sees preferred clinician 74% 42% 44%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 94% 84% 97%
Next steps within 2 days 99% 93% 97%
Good experience of contacting 85% 73% 87%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 73% 57% 70%
Waiting time was about right 84% 69% 74%
Remote appointment 17% 26% 15%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 94% 87% 95%
Treated with care and concern 95% 86% 94%
Considered mental wellbeing 83% 75% 73%
Had all the information needed 97% 92% 97%
Confidence and trust 96% 93% 96%
Involved in decisions 94% 92% 96%
Needs were met 96% 90% 95%
Overall
Overall experience good 91% 77% 87%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 92% 79% 74%
Supported by local services 85% 70% 75%
Discussed managing condition 41% 43% 60%
Agreed a care plan 42% 46% 45%

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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 22 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
New Street, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5AB
Phone
01484 846674
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.slaithwaitehealthcentre.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
The Valleys Health & Social Care PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
B85059 · 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 30 March 2017

This rating is 9 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

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The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Outstanding
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

8,298registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
82.4years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension14.7%15.2%
Diabetes7.5%7.9%
Asthma8.5%6.6%
COPD1.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.7%3.0%
Depression15.6%14.3%
Obesity11.7%13.9%
Smoking11.7%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4979%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6481%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)74%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)92%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target77%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target63%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check81%78%
Asthma: annual review72%66%

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Common questions

Is Slaithwaite Health Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Slaithwaite Health Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01484 846674.

How do patients rate Slaithwaite Health Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 91% of patients at Slaithwaite Health Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 82% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 92 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Slaithwaite Health Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Slaithwaite Health Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 30 March 2017).

What are the opening times of Slaithwaite Health 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 22 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Slaithwaite Health Centre?

Call 01484 846674 or visit its website, www.slaithwaitehealthcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is New Street, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5AB.

How many patients are registered at Slaithwaite Health Centre?

Around 8,298 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of The Valleys Health & Social Care 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.