GP surgery in Bolsover

Springs Health Centre

The Springs Health Centre, Recreation Close, Clowne, Chesterfield, S43 4PL

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good11,479 patients

Scores 84 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 89% of patients say their experience is good and 58% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2016. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 84% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 9 in Bolsover 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 78

  • Easy to get through on the phone43
  • Easy to contact online85
  • Good experience of getting in touch86
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment86

Quality of care 85

  • Patients rate the surgery as good84
  • Patients got what they needed84
  • Doctors and nurses listen59
  • Patients trust the staff70
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done74
  • Meets NHS clinical targets52
  • Children vaccinated on time80

What patients say

109 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

58%

find the phone easy

about the England average (57%)

89%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+7

change since last year

2025: 82% · 2026: 89%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone49%
Had their call answered straight away7%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away43%

The appointment

Were seen the same day28%
Waited more than a week23%
Were seen face to face85%
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 58% 57% 58%
Easy to contact via website 74% 58% 52%
Easy to contact via NHS App 64% 54% 54%
Reception staff helpful 94% 85% 90%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 30% 31% 39%
Sees preferred clinician 59% 42% 52%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 92% 84% 88%
Next steps within 2 days 100% 93% 97%
Good experience of contacting 88% 73% 74%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 71% 57% 64%
Waiting time was about right 85% 69% 80%
Remote appointment 15% 26% 19%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 90% 87% 86%
Treated with care and concern 91% 86% 85%
Considered mental wellbeing 83% 75% 73%
Had all the information needed 91% 92% 98%
Confidence and trust 96% 93% 90%
Involved in decisions 93% 92% 89%
Needs were met 96% 90% 89%
Overall
Overall experience good 89% 77% 82%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 82% 79% 77%
Supported by local services 85% 70% 76%
Discussed managing condition 35% 43% 43%
Agreed a care plan 58% 46% 58%

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 6:30pm
Tuesday8am to 8pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 22 December 2017. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
The Springs Health Centre, Recreation Close, Clowne, Chesterfield, S43 4PL
Phone
01246 819444
Website
www.thespringshealthcentre.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
North East Derbyshire PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C81001 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Children’s play area
  • 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 4 November 2016

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

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

11,479registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
81.4years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension20.6%15.2%
Diabetes11.8%7.9%
Asthma7.4%6.6%
COPD3.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.9%3.0%
Depression13.8%14.3%
Obesity17.0%13.9%
Smoking15.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4980%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6480%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)61%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target76%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target71%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check76%78%
Asthma: annual review70%66%

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Common questions

Is Springs Health Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Springs Health Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01246 819444.

How do patients rate Springs Health Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 89% of patients at Springs Health Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 58% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 84 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Springs Health Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Springs Health Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 4 November 2016).

What are the opening times of Springs Health Centre?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 8pm, 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 December 2017. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Springs Health Centre?

Call 01246 819444 or visit its website, www.thespringshealthcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is The Springs Health Centre, Recreation Close, Clowne, Chesterfield, S43 4PL.

How many patients are registered at Springs Health Centre?

Around 11,479 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of North East Derbyshire PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Derby and Derbyshire 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.