GP surgery in Barkerend
The Avicenna Medical Practice
Barkerend Health Centre, Barkerend Road, Bradford, BD3 8QH
Scores 27 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 69% of patients say their experience is good and 54% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2022. It is taking on new patients.
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 41
- Easy to get through on the phone35
- Easy to contact online20
- Good experience of getting in touch27
- Did not wait too long for the appointment72
Quality of care 13
- Patients rate the surgery as good19
- Patients got what they needed17
- Doctors and nurses listen7
- Patients trust the staff12
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done61
- Meets NHS clinical targets30
- Children vaccinated on time26
What patients say
89 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
54%
find the phone easy
below the England average (57%)
69%
say their experience is good
well below the England average (77%)
+4
change since last year
2025: 65% · 2026: 69%
Getting in touch
The appointment
All survey questions, compared with England
| What patients said | This surgery | England | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting in touch | |||
| Easy to get through by phone | 54% | 57% | 50% |
| Easy to contact via website | 43% | 58% | 41% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 37% | 54% | 48% |
| Reception staff helpful | 70% | 85% | 80% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 38% | 31% | 40% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 33% | 42% | 18% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 75% | 84% | 72% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 96% | 93% | 97% |
| Good experience of contacting | 67% | 73% | 69% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 58% | 57% | 50% |
| Waiting time was about right | 79% | 69% | 66% |
| Remote appointment | 35% | 26% | 48% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 76% | 87% | 76% |
| Treated with care and concern | 74% | 86% | 70% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 75% | 75% | 70% |
| Had all the information needed | 86% | 92% | 83% |
| Confidence and trust | 87% | 93% | 85% |
| Involved in decisions | 81% | 92% | 84% |
| Needs were met | 85% | 90% | 81% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 69% | 77% | 65% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 52% | 79% | 68% |
| Supported by local services | 52% | 70% | 47% |
| Discussed managing condition | 48% | 43% | 39% |
| Agreed a care plan | 44% | 46% | 38% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 89 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.
What patients tell us
From people who use this surgery. Official data cannot tell you these things.
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1 of 10Last time you needed a routine appointment, how long did you wait?
2 of 10When you last phoned, how long did it take to get through?
3 of 10How did you book your last appointment?
4 of 10Can you usually see the same GP?
5 of 10Was your last appointment on time?
6 of 10Are the reception staff helpful?
7 of 10Did the doctor or nurse listen to you?
8 of 10How easy is it to get a repeat prescription?
9 of 10Is parking easy?
10 of 10Would you recommend this surgery?
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Opening times and contact
| 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 |
Confirmed by the surgery on 15 July 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Barkerend Health Centre, Barkerend Road, Bradford, BD3 8QH
- Phone
- 01274 664464
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Bradford City 5 PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- B83058 · NHS profile
Branch surgery
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- Avicenna Medical Practice at Oaklands Health Centre
- 161 Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3TP
Access and facilities
- Accessible toilets
- Baby-changing facilities
- Bus stop nearby
- Children’s play area
- Cycle parking
- Disability awareness and equality training for staff
- Disabled car parking
- Documents available in large print
- Free NHS WiFi
- Free on-site car parking
- Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
- High-back waiting room chairs
- Off-site car parking nearby
- Sign language interpreter available online
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
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
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 9.1% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 12.8% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 9.8% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 19.0% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 16.3% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 56% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 78% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 75% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 91% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 88% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 52% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 71% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 71% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Avicenna Medical Practicethis surgery | – | 27 | 54% | 69% | Yes |
| Moor Park Medical PracticeBradford, BD3 8QH | under 0.1 miles | 54 | 68% | 75% | Yes |
| Bradford Moor PracticeBradford, BD3 8QH | under 0.1 miles | 9 | 49% | 63% | Yes |
| Thornbury Medical PracticeBradford, BD3 7HZ | 0.6 miles | 11 | 56% | 57% | Yes |
| Valley View SurgeryBradford, BD2 4RA | 0.7 miles | 1 | 29% | 61% | Yes |
| Peel Park SurgeryBradford, BD2 4RA | 0.7 miles | 27 | 48% | 69% | Yes |
| Primrose SurgeryBradford, BD3 0BS | 0.8 miles | 4 | 32% | 55% | Yes |
| New Otley Road Medical PracticeBradford, BD3 0BS | 0.8 miles | 21 | 59% | 65% | Yes |
| Moorside SurgeryBradford, BD2 3AA | 0.9 miles | 45 | 55% | 80% | Yes |
| Farrow Medical CentreBradford, BD3 0HX | 0.9 miles | 30 | 50% | 80% | Yes |
Moor Park Medical Practice is under 0.1 miles away, scores 54 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is The Avicenna Medical Practice taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Avicenna Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01274 664464.
How do patients rate The Avicenna Medical Practice?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 69% of patients at The Avicenna Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 54% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 27 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for The Avicenna Medical Practice?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Avicenna Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 11 May 2022).
What are the opening times of The Avicenna 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 15 July 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact The Avicenna Medical Practice?
Call 01274 664464. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Barkerend Health Centre, Barkerend Road, Bradford, BD3 8QH.
Does The Avicenna Medical Practice have a branch surgery?
Yes. The Avicenna Medical Practice also runs Avicenna Medical Practice at Oaklands Health Centre (161 Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3TP). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at The Avicenna Medical Practice?
Around 8,734 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Bradford City 5 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.