GP surgery in Sheffield

Steel City General Practice

148 Baslow Road, Totley, Sheffield, S17 4DR

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good14,314 patients

Scores 26 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 70% of patients say their experience is good and 67% 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 26% of GP surgeries in England. 57th of 67 in Sheffield Based on 113 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 23

  • Easy to get through on the phone60
  • Easy to contact online11
  • Good experience of getting in touch14
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment16

Quality of care 34

  • Patients rate the surgery as good21
  • Patients got what they needed42
  • Doctors and nurses listen12
  • Patients trust the staff48
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done91
  • Meets NHS clinical targets71
  • Children vaccinated on time25

What patients say

113 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

67%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

70%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

-11

change since last year

2025: 81% · 2026: 70%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone77%
Had their call answered straight away21%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away58%

The appointment

Were seen the same day20%
Waited more than a week52%
Were seen face to face81%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)53%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 67% 57% 52%
Easy to contact via website 38% 58% 57%
Easy to contact via NHS App 31% 54% 60%
Reception staff helpful 77% 85% 84%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 22% 31% 27%
Sees preferred clinician 52% 42% 36%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 77% 84% 89%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 90%
Good experience of contacting 60% 73% 79%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 59% 57% 62%
Waiting time was about right 58% 69% 65%
Remote appointment 19% 26% 24%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 79% 87% 95%
Treated with care and concern 80% 86% 96%
Considered mental wellbeing 71% 75% 81%
Had all the information needed 94% 92% 92%
Confidence and trust 93% 93% 94%
Involved in decisions 91% 92% 92%
Needs were met 90% 90% 92%
Overall
Overall experience good 70% 77% 81%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 80% 79% 78%
Supported by local services 56% 70% 58%
Discussed managing condition 58% 43% 39%
Agreed a care plan 46% 46% 36%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 113 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 9 August 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
148 Baslow Road, Totley, Sheffield, S17 4DR
Phone
0114 236 9957
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Peak Edge PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C88037 · NHS profile

Branch surgeries

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

Darnall Hall Surgery
290 Main Road, Sheffield, S9 4QH
Shoreham Street Surgery
251 Shoreham Street, Sheffield, S1 4SS · 0114 2721717

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Parent and baby room
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 30 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

14,314registered patients
Among the best offhow well off the local area is
82.9years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension19.7%15.2%
Diabetes7.2%7.9%
Asthma6.6%6.6%
COPD1.9%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.0%3.0%
Depression13.7%14.3%
Obesity16.9%13.9%
Smoking12.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4969%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6480%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)76%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)91%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target82%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target65%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check87%78%
Asthma: annual review80%66%

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Stubley Medical Centre is 1.6 miles away, scores 93 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Steel City General Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Steel City General Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0114 236 9957.

How do patients rate Steel City General Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 70% of patients at Steel City General Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 67% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 26 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Steel City General Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Steel City General Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 30 August 2017).

What are the opening times of Steel City General Practice?

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 9 August 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Steel City General Practice?

Call 0114 236 9957. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 148 Baslow Road, Totley, Sheffield, S17 4DR.

Does Steel City General Practice have a branch surgery?

Yes. Steel City General Practice also runs Darnall Hall Surgery (290 Main Road, Sheffield, S9 4QH) and Shoreham Street Surgery (251 Shoreham Street, Sheffield, S1 4SS). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Steel City General Practice?

Around 14,314 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Peak Edge 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.