GP surgery in Leicester

Spirit Primary Care Limited-Asquith

693 Welford Road, Leicester, LE2 6FQ

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good4,577 patients

Scores 12 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 63% of patients say their experience is good and 42% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2021. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 12% of GP surgeries in England. 30th of 42 in Leicester Based on 84 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 6

  • Easy to get through on the phone17
  • Easy to contact online7
  • Good experience of getting in touch12
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment5

Quality of care 26

  • Patients rate the surgery as good10
  • Patients got what they needed61
  • Doctors and nurses listen36
  • Patients trust the staff75
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done7
  • Meets NHS clinical targets28
  • Children vaccinated on time58

What patients say

84 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

42%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

63%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

+11

change since last year

2025: 52% · 2026: 63%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone50%
Had their call answered straight away1%
Gave up or got no answer3%
Knew what would happen next straight away51%

The appointment

Were seen the same day23%
Waited more than a week25%
Were seen face to face73%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)59%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 42% 57% 36%
Easy to contact via website 33% 58% 31%
Easy to contact via NHS App 54% 54% 23%
Reception staff helpful 77% 85% 66%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 25% 31% 29%
Sees preferred clinician 20% 42% 16%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 71% 84% 63%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 97%
Good experience of contacting 59% 73% 49%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 26% 57% 33%
Waiting time was about right 48% 69% 32%
Remote appointment 27% 26% 32%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 86% 87% 79%
Treated with care and concern 85% 86% 70%
Considered mental wellbeing 79% 75% 65%
Had all the information needed 89% 92% 84%
Confidence and trust 96% 93% 89%
Involved in decisions 80% 92% 89%
Needs were met 93% 90% 83%
Overall
Overall experience good 63% 77% 52%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 71% 79% 70%
Supported by local services 73% 70% 61%
Discussed managing condition 25% 43% 31%
Agreed a care plan 43% 46% 26%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 84 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 30 July 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
693 Welford Road, Leicester, LE2 6FQ
Phone
0116 323 2000
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
City Care Alliance PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C82614 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • 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 7 June 2021

This rating is 5 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?Good
Is it responsive?Good
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

4,577registered patients
Among the best offhow well off the local area is
83.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension14.4%15.2%
Diabetes9.0%7.9%
Asthma6.1%6.6%
COPD0.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.5%3.0%
Depression14.1%14.3%
Obesity9.4%13.9%
Smoking8.0%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4960%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6478%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)63%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)86%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target68%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target57%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check70%78%
Asthma: annual review36%66%

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Wigston Central Surgery is 1.2 miles away, scores 62 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Spirit Primary Care Limited-Asquith taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Spirit Primary Care Limited-Asquith was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0116 323 2000.

How do patients rate Spirit Primary Care Limited-Asquith?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 63% of patients at Spirit Primary Care Limited-Asquith said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 42% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 12 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Spirit Primary Care Limited-Asquith?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Spirit Primary Care Limited-Asquith as Good at its last published inspection (report published 7 June 2021).

What are the opening times of Spirit Primary Care Limited-Asquith?

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 30 July 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Spirit Primary Care Limited-Asquith?

Call 0116 323 2000. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 693 Welford Road, Leicester, LE2 6FQ.

How many patients are registered at Spirit Primary Care Limited-Asquith?

Around 4,577 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of City Care Alliance PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland 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.