GP surgery in Stockport

Stockport Medical Group

1-3 Avondale Road, Edgeley, Stockport, SK3 9NX

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good18,310 patients

Scores 40 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 76% of patients say their experience is good and 49% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2019. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 40% of GP surgeries in England. 9th of 9 in Stockport 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 31

  • Easy to get through on the phone26
  • Easy to contact online38
  • Good experience of getting in touch28
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment50

Quality of care 53

  • Patients rate the surgery as good38
  • Patients got what they needed60
  • Doctors and nurses listen35
  • Patients trust the staff63
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done75
  • Meets NHS clinical targets68
  • Children vaccinated on time61

What patients say

113 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

49%

find the phone easy

below the England average (57%)

76%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

-4

change since last year

2025: 80% · 2026: 76%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone44%
Had their call answered straight away0%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away39%

The appointment

Were seen the same day33%
Waited more than a week37%
Were seen face to face74%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)63%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 49% 57% 47%
Easy to contact via website 53% 58% 53%
Easy to contact via NHS App 54% 54% 45%
Reception staff helpful 90% 85% 89%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 19% 31% 31%
Sees preferred clinician 31% 42% 19%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 87% 84% 87%
Next steps within 2 days 89% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 67% 73% 76%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 48% 57% 49%
Waiting time was about right 72% 69% 66%
Remote appointment 26% 26% 37%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 86% 87% 91%
Treated with care and concern 89% 86% 88%
Considered mental wellbeing 65% 75% 80%
Had all the information needed 90% 92% 86%
Confidence and trust 95% 93% 94%
Involved in decisions 89% 92% 95%
Needs were met 93% 90% 89%
Overall
Overall experience good 76% 77% 80%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 74% 79% 84%
Supported by local services 72% 70% 70%
Discussed managing condition 48% 43% 41%
Agreed a care plan 50% 46% 44%

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 7 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
1-3 Avondale Road, Edgeley, Stockport, SK3 9NX
Phone
0161 983 5333
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Victoria PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
P88632 · NHS profile

Branch surgeries

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

Delamere Practice
257 Dialstone Lane, Great Moor, Stockport, SK2 7NA
Lowfield Surgery
5 Lowfield Road, Shaw Heath, Stockport, SK2 6RW

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Pram park
  • 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 4 April 2019

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

18,310registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
81.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension13.8%15.2%
Diabetes7.8%7.9%
Asthma7.7%6.6%
COPD2.2%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.6%3.0%
Depression21.3%14.3%
Obesity21.8%13.9%
Smoking17.0%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4972%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6474%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)74%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target78%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target56%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check76%78%
Asthma: annual review74%66%

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Caritas General Practice Partnership is 0.8 miles away, scores 83 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Stockport Medical Group taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Stockport Medical Group was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0161 983 5333.

How do patients rate Stockport Medical Group?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 76% of patients at Stockport Medical Group said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 49% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 40 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Stockport Medical Group?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Stockport Medical Group as Good at its last published inspection (report published 4 April 2019).

What are the opening times of Stockport Medical Group?

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 7 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Stockport Medical Group?

Call 0161 983 5333. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 1-3 Avondale Road, Edgeley, Stockport, SK3 9NX.

Does Stockport Medical Group have a branch surgery?

Yes. Stockport Medical Group also runs Delamere Practice (257 Dialstone Lane, Great Moor, Stockport, SK2 7NA) and Lowfield Surgery (5 Lowfield Road, Shaw Heath, Stockport, SK2 6RW). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Stockport Medical Group?

Around 18,310 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Victoria 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.