GP surgery in Wakefield

Stanley

Stanley Health Centre, Lake Lock Road, Stanley, Wakefield, WF3 4HS

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good7,309 patients

Scores 29 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 65% of patients say their experience is good and 59% 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.

Below average Scores higher than 29% of GP surgeries in England. 15th of 17 in Wakefield Based on 94 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 48

  • Easy to get through on the phone45
  • Easy to contact online42
  • Good experience of getting in touch36
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment64

Quality of care 10

  • Patients rate the surgery as good11
  • Patients got what they needed32
  • Doctors and nurses listen4
  • Patients trust the staff10
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done24
  • Meets NHS clinical targets6
  • Children vaccinated on time86

What patients say

94 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

59%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

65%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-2

change since last year

2025: 67% · 2026: 65%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone73%
Had their call answered straight away10%
Gave up or got no answer3%
Knew what would happen next straight away72%

The appointment

Were seen the same day38%
Waited more than a week26%
Were seen face to face82%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)46%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 59% 57% 54%
Easy to contact via website 55% 58% 41%
Easy to contact via NHS App 58% 54% 63%
Reception staff helpful 86% 85% 88%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 36% 31% 30%
Sees preferred clinician 23% 42% 32%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 75% 84% 81%
Next steps within 2 days 94% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 71% 73% 60%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 42% 57% 56%
Waiting time was about right 76% 69% 80%
Remote appointment 18% 26% 12%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 74% 87% 85%
Treated with care and concern 77% 86% 78%
Considered mental wellbeing 65% 75% 62%
Had all the information needed 91% 92% 90%
Confidence and trust 86% 93% 85%
Involved in decisions 86% 92% 90%
Needs were met 88% 90% 86%
Overall
Overall experience good 65% 77% 67%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 76% 79% 75%
Supported by local services 65% 70% 57%
Discussed managing condition 35% 43% 33%
Agreed a care plan 67% 46% 53%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 94 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 24 July 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Stanley Health Centre, Lake Lock Road, Stanley, Wakefield, WF3 4HS
Phone
01924 822328
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Brigantes PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
B87019 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Cycle parking
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • Documents available in large print
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Free public WiFi
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • High-back waiting room chairs
  • Sign language interpreter available online
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Step-free access throughout

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 29 April 2016

This rating is 10 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?Outstanding
Is it caring?Good
Is it responsive?Good
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

7,309registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
83.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension16.0%15.2%
Diabetes8.3%7.9%
Asthma6.8%6.6%
COPD1.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.0%3.0%
Depression13.6%14.3%
Obesity16.4%13.9%
Smoking13.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4976%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6479%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)63%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)87%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target68%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target57%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check82%78%
Asthma: annual review62%66%

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Lofthouse Surgery is 1.3 miles away, scores 50 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Stanley taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Stanley was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01924 822328.

How do patients rate Stanley?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 65% of patients at Stanley said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 59% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 29 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Stanley?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Stanley as Good at its last published inspection (report published 29 April 2016).

What are the opening times of Stanley?

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 24 July 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Stanley?

Call 01924 822328. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Stanley Health Centre, Lake Lock Road, Stanley, Wakefield, WF3 4HS.

How many patients are registered at Stanley?

Around 7,309 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Brigantes PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the West 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.