GP surgery in Clifton

Sunrise Medical Practice

Nottingham Trent Uni, Clifton Campus, Clifton Lane, Nottingham, NG11 8NS

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good6,707 patients

Scores 52 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 67% of patients say their experience is good and 80% 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.

Average Scores higher than 52% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 4 in Clifton Based on 55 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 73

  • Easy to get through on the phone82
  • Easy to contact online32
  • Good experience of getting in touch54
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment81

Quality of care 23

  • Patients rate the surgery as good15
  • Patients got what they needed22
  • Doctors and nurses listen88
  • Patients trust the staff73
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done2
  • Meets NHS clinical targets1

What patients say

55 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

80%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

67%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

+6

change since last year

2025: 61% · 2026: 67%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone64%
Had their call answered straight away26%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away73%

The appointment

Were seen the same day31%
Waited more than a week11%
Were seen face to face65%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)67%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 80% 57% 67%
Easy to contact via website 51% 58% 30%
Easy to contact via NHS App 66% 54% 41%
Reception staff helpful 83% 85% 93%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 28% 31% 21%
Sees preferred clinician 58% 42%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 92% 84% 74%
Next steps within 2 days 92% 93% 100%
Good experience of contacting 77% 73% 67%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 84% 57% 78%
Waiting time was about right 82% 69% 77%
Remote appointment 35% 26% 20%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 95% 87% 76%
Treated with care and concern 88% 86% 76%
Considered mental wellbeing 85% 75% 68%
Had all the information needed 95% 92% 98%
Confidence and trust 96% 93% 92%
Involved in decisions 96% 92% 88%
Needs were met 87% 90% 79%
Overall
Overall experience good 67% 77% 61%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 69% 79% 73%
Supported by local services 74% 70% 74%
Discussed managing condition 41% 43% 54%
Agreed a care plan 35% 46%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 55 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 May 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Nottingham Trent Uni, Clifton Campus, Clifton Lane, Nottingham, NG11 8NS
Phone
0115 822 5199
Website
www.sunrisemedicalpractice.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Unity (Nottingham) PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C84714 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 4 November 2019

This rating is 6 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?Outstanding
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

6,707registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
79.9years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension0.6%15.2%
Diabetes0.5%7.9%
Asthma2.3%6.6%
COPD0.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease0.0%3.0%
Depression9.1%14.3%
Obesity6.3%13.9%
Smoking7.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4928%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6483%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)54%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)81%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target73%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target42%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check60%78%
Asthma: annual review64%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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Sunrise Medical Practicethis surgery5280%67%Yes
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The Manor SurgeryNottingham, NG9 1GA1.7 miles7469%83%Yes
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Abbey Medical CentreNottingham, NG9 2QP2.1 miles7477%80%Yes

The Manor Surgery is 1.7 miles away, scores 74 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Sunrise Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Sunrise Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0115 822 5199.

How do patients rate Sunrise Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 67% of patients at Sunrise Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 80% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 52 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Sunrise Medical Practice?

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

What are the opening times of Sunrise Medical 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 13 May 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Sunrise Medical Practice?

Call 0115 822 5199 or visit its website, www.sunrisemedicalpractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Nottingham Trent Uni, Clifton Campus, Clifton Lane, Nottingham, NG11 8NS.

How many patients are registered at Sunrise Medical Practice?

Around 6,707 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Unity (Nottingham) PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire 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.