GP surgery in Rotherham

Stag Medical Centre

162 Wickersley Road, Rotherham, S60 4JW

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good11,624 patients

Scores 34 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 78% of patients say their experience is good and 36% 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.

Below average Scores higher than 34% of GP surgeries in England. 10th of 16 in Rotherham Based on 128 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 14

  • Easy to get through on the phone10
  • Easy to contact online58
  • Good experience of getting in touch16
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment19

Quality of care 66

  • Patients rate the surgery as good47
  • Patients got what they needed52
  • Doctors and nurses listen83
  • Patients trust the staff81
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done46
  • Meets NHS clinical targets95
  • Children vaccinated on time94

What patients say

128 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

36%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

78%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

-9

change since last year

2025: 87% · 2026: 78%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone65%
Had their call answered straight away2%
Gave up or got no answer6%
Knew what would happen next straight away62%

The appointment

Were seen the same day11%
Waited more than a week40%
Were seen face to face81%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)51%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 36% 57% 45%
Easy to contact via website 61% 58% 37%
Easy to contact via NHS App 67% 54% 47%
Reception staff helpful 86% 85% 92%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 39% 31% 39%
Sees preferred clinician 60% 42% 33%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 83% 84% 89%
Next steps within 2 days 93% 93% 97%
Good experience of contacting 62% 73% 73%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 58% 57% 62%
Waiting time was about right 59% 69% 67%
Remote appointment 19% 26% 28%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 94% 87% 89%
Treated with care and concern 89% 86% 88%
Considered mental wellbeing 84% 75% 73%
Had all the information needed 88% 92% 91%
Confidence and trust 97% 93% 94%
Involved in decisions 99% 92% 93%
Needs were met 91% 90% 95%
Overall
Overall experience good 78% 77% 87%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 78% 79% 75%
Supported by local services 72% 70% 73%
Discussed managing condition 41% 43% 43%
Agreed a care plan 65% 46% 42%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 128 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 13 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
162 Wickersley Road, Rotherham, S60 4JW
Phone
01709 364990
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.stagmedicalcentre.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Raven PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C87007 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.

Rose Court Surgery
121 Bawtry Road, Wickersley, Rotherham, S66 2BL · 01709 703521

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Free public WiFi
  • High-back waiting room chairs
  • Lift
  • Sign language interpreter available in-person
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Toilets
  • Translation services
  • Wheelchair access at entrances and exits

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 10 August 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?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

11,624registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
82.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension19.5%15.2%
Diabetes8.4%7.9%
Asthma8.9%6.6%
COPD2.9%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.1%3.0%
Depression13.7%14.3%
Obesity15.0%13.9%
Smoking8.0%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4981%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6479%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)66%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)88%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target78%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target56%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check74%78%
Asthma: annual review56%66%

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Gateway Primary Care is 1.6 miles away, scores 80 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Stag Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Stag Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01709 364990.

How do patients rate Stag Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 78% of patients at Stag Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 36% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 34 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Stag Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Stag Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 10 August 2017).

What are the opening times of Stag 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 13 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Stag Medical Centre?

Call 01709 364990 or visit its website, www.stagmedicalcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 162 Wickersley Road, Rotherham, S60 4JW.

Does Stag Medical Centre have a branch surgery?

Yes. Stag Medical Centre also runs Rose Court Surgery (121 Bawtry Road, Wickersley, Rotherham, S66 2BL). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Stag Medical Centre?

Around 11,624 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Raven PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the South 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.