GP surgery in Eccles

St Andrews Medical Centre

30 Russell Street, Eccles, Manchester, M30 0NU

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good15,910 patients

Scores 92 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 92% of patients say their experience is good and 83% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2018. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 92% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 3 in Eccles Based on 108 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 84

  • Easy to get through on the phone86
  • Easy to contact online44
  • Good experience of getting in touch85
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment75

Quality of care 96

  • Patients rate the surgery as good92
  • Patients got what they needed96
  • Doctors and nurses listen86
  • Patients trust the staff97
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done98
  • Meets NHS clinical targets63
  • Children vaccinated on time51

What patients say

108 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

83%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

92%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+17

change since last year

2025: 76% · 2026: 92%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone76%
Had their call answered straight away12%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away75%

The appointment

Were seen the same day26%
Waited more than a week35%
Were seen face to face92%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)78%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 83% 57% 73%
Easy to contact via website 56% 58% 45%
Easy to contact via NHS App 56% 54% 40%
Reception staff helpful 93% 85% 80%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 32% 31% 46%
Sees preferred clinician 77% 42% 40%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 93% 84% 87%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 87% 73% 67%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 71% 57% 63%
Waiting time was about right 80% 69% 62%
Remote appointment 8% 26% 12%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 94% 87% 85%
Treated with care and concern 97% 86% 82%
Considered mental wellbeing 89% 75% 68%
Had all the information needed 100% 92% 90%
Confidence and trust 99% 93% 90%
Involved in decisions 99% 92% 88%
Needs were met 98% 90% 85%
Overall
Overall experience good 92% 77% 75%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 88% 79% 68%
Supported by local services 84% 70% 54%
Discussed managing condition 46% 43% 24%
Agreed a care plan 72% 46% 50%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 108 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 2 December 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
30 Russell Street, Eccles, Manchester, M30 0NU
Phone
0161 707 5500
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Eccles & Irlam PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
P87020 · 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
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 23 November 2018

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

15,910registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
80.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension13.6%15.2%
Diabetes8.7%7.9%
Asthma8.2%6.6%
COPD3.2%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.3%3.0%
Depression20.5%14.3%
Obesity19.1%13.9%
Smoking18.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4971%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6476%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)85%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target91%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target72%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check91%78%
Asthma: annual review84%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
St Andrews Medical Centrethis surgery9283%92%Yes
1/Monton Medical PracticeManchester, M30 8AR0.9 miles2650%72%Yes
Orient Road Medical PracticeSalford, M6 8LE0.9 miles9082%88%Yes
3/Springfield House Medical PracticeManchester, M30 8QD1.0 miles6566%84%Yes
The Willows Medical PracticeSalford, M5 5JR1.3 miles6282%78%Yes
The Sides Medical PracticeManchester, M27 0EW1.6 miles7051%84%Yes
The Height General PracticeSalford, M6 7NJ1.7 miles4566%76%Yes
The Lakes Medical PracticeManchester, M27 4AF1.7 miles7160%88%Yes
Cornerstone Medical PracticeSalford, M6 5QQ1.8 miles7484%87%Yes
The Poplars Medical PracticeManchester, M27 0NA1.8 miles4945%84%Yes

Common questions

Is St Andrews Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), St Andrews Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0161 707 5500.

How do patients rate St Andrews Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 92% of patients at St Andrews Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 83% 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 St Andrews Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated St Andrews Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 23 November 2018).

What are the opening times of St Andrews Medical 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 2 December 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact St Andrews Medical Centre?

Call 0161 707 5500. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 30 Russell Street, Eccles, Manchester, M30 0NU.

How many patients are registered at St Andrews Medical Centre?

Around 15,910 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Eccles & Irlam 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.