GP surgery in North East Derbyshire

St Lawrence Road Surgery

17-19 St. Lawrence Road, North Wingfield, Chesterfield, S42 5LH

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good4,167 patients

Scores 20 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 68% 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 2022. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 20% of GP surgeries in England. 7th of 9 in North East Derbyshire Based on 121 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 29

  • Easy to get through on the phone43
  • Easy to contact online46
  • Good experience of getting in touch39
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment13

Quality of care 12

  • Patients rate the surgery as good16
  • Patients got what they needed5
  • Doctors and nurses listen7
  • Patients trust the staff5
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done48
  • Meets NHS clinical targets60
  • Children vaccinated on time78

What patients say

121 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

58%

find the phone easy

about the England average (57%)

68%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-6

change since last year

2025: 74% · 2026: 68%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone72%
Had their call answered straight away15%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away72%

The appointment

Were seen the same day8%
Waited more than a week64%
Were seen face to face81%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)52%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 58% 57% 74%
Easy to contact via website 57% 58% 62%
Easy to contact via NHS App 67% 54% 47%
Reception staff helpful 84% 85% 93%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 29% 31% 36%
Sees preferred clinician 17% 42% 29%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 78% 84% 85%
Next steps within 2 days 88% 93% 87%
Good experience of contacting 72% 73% 78%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 49% 57% 51%
Waiting time was about right 55% 69% 53%
Remote appointment 19% 26% 25%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 76% 87% 85%
Treated with care and concern 77% 86% 83%
Considered mental wellbeing 70% 75% 64%
Had all the information needed 85% 92% 85%
Confidence and trust 84% 93% 89%
Involved in decisions 86% 92% 89%
Needs were met 80% 90% 86%
Overall
Overall experience good 68% 77% 74%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 81% 79% 76%
Supported by local services 76% 70% 68%
Discussed managing condition 46% 43% 26%
Agreed a care plan 43% 46% 55%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 121 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 23 June 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
17-19 St. Lawrence Road, North Wingfield, Chesterfield, S42 5LH
Phone
01246 851029
Website
www.stlawrenceroadsurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
South Hardwick PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C81647 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Audio-descriptive for appointment announcements
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bariatric equipment: weight support
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Step-free access throughout
  • Toilets
  • Translation services

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 4 October 2022

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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

4,167registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
82.0years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension22.2%15.2%
Diabetes12.3%7.9%
Asthma9.1%6.6%
COPD3.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease5.3%3.0%
Depression19.7%14.3%
Obesity23.1%13.9%
Smoking11.0%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4979%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6482%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)63%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)91%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target71%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target63%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check66%78%
Asthma: annual review57%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
St Lawrence Road Surgerythis surgery2058%68%Yes
North Wingfield Medical CentreChesterfield, S42 5ND0.3 miles8672%90%Yes
Clay Cross Medical CentreChesterfield, S45 9NG1.3 miles1145%62%Yes
Royal Primary Care Clay CrossChesterfield, S45 9NR1.4 miles912%49%Yes
Wingerworth Medical CentreChesterfield, S42 6PX2.7 miles9891%97%Yes
Staffa HealthAlfreton, DE55 5PS3.1 miles4251%76%Yes
Royal Primary Care ChesterfieldChesterfield, S40 2HP3.4 miles917%70%Yes
Matlock and Ashover PracticeChesterfield, S45 0BA3.6 miles6164%79%Yes
The Surgery at WheatbridgeChesterfield, S40 2AB4.3 miles6753%89%Yes
Inspire Health - Avenue House SurgeryChesterfield, S40 1LE4.4 miles3747%73%Yes

North Wingfield Medical Centre is 0.3 miles away, scores 86 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is St Lawrence Road Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), St Lawrence Road Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01246 851029.

How do patients rate St Lawrence Road Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 68% of patients at St Lawrence Road Surgery 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 20 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for St Lawrence Road Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated St Lawrence Road Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 4 October 2022).

What are the opening times of St Lawrence Road Surgery?

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 23 June 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact St Lawrence Road Surgery?

Call 01246 851029 or visit its website, www.stlawrenceroadsurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 17-19 St. Lawrence Road, North Wingfield, Chesterfield, S42 5LH.

How many patients are registered at St Lawrence Road Surgery?

Around 4,167 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of South Hardwick 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.