GP surgery in Harborough

The Billesdon Surgery

4 Market Place, Billesdon, Leicester, LE7 9AJ

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good7,317 patients

Scores 46 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 77% of patients say their experience is good and 46% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2024. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 46% of GP surgeries in England. 4th of 6 in Harborough Based on 110 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 27

  • Easy to get through on the phone22
  • Easy to contact online3
  • Good experience of getting in touch24
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment59

Quality of care 71

  • Patients rate the surgery as good44
  • Patients got what they needed80
  • Doctors and nurses listen68
  • Patients trust the staff81
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done60
  • Meets NHS clinical targets92
  • Children vaccinated on time96

What patients say

110 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

46%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

77%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

+9

change since last year

2025: 68% · 2026: 77%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone74%
Had their call answered straight away3%
Gave up or got no answer3%
Knew what would happen next straight away66%

The appointment

Were seen the same day47%
Waited more than a week27%
Were seen face to face84%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)71%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 46% 57% 36%
Easy to contact via website 28% 58% 15%
Easy to contact via NHS App 47% 54% 34%
Reception staff helpful 82% 85% 71%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 42% 31% 31%
Sees preferred clinician 57% 42% 30%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 78% 84% 79%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 92%
Good experience of contacting 66% 73% 61%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 42% 57% 42%
Waiting time was about right 75% 69% 60%
Remote appointment 16% 26% 31%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 91% 87% 91%
Treated with care and concern 90% 86% 92%
Considered mental wellbeing 78% 75% 65%
Had all the information needed 98% 92% 97%
Confidence and trust 97% 93% 94%
Involved in decisions 99% 92% 93%
Needs were met 95% 90% 93%
Overall
Overall experience good 77% 77% 68%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 85% 79% 74%
Supported by local services 79% 70% 65%
Discussed managing condition 46% 43% 47%
Agreed a care plan 45% 46% 35%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 110 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 10 December 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
4 Market Place, Billesdon, Leicester, LE7 9AJ
Phone
0116 259 6206
Website
www.billesdonsurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Cross Counties PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C82022 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

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

Bushby Surgery
Hill Court, Main Street, Bushby, Leicester, LE7 9NY

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • Off-site car parking nearby
  • Pharmacy
  • Toilets
  • Translation services
  • Wheelchair access at entrances and exits

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 9 July 2024

Read the inspection report

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

7,317registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
85.9years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension19.3%15.2%
Diabetes7.4%7.9%
Asthma7.0%6.6%
COPD1.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.7%3.0%
Depression12.0%14.3%
Obesity11.7%13.9%
Smoking7.7%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4976%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6483%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)59%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)92%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target71%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target67%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check79%78%
Asthma: annual review65%66%

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Willows HealthLeicester, LE5 4LJ6.3 miles025%48%Yes

Downing Drive Surgery is 5.3 miles away, scores 74 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is The Billesdon Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Billesdon Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0116 259 6206.

How do patients rate The Billesdon Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 77% of patients at The Billesdon Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 46% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 46 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for The Billesdon Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Billesdon Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 9 July 2024).

What are the opening times of The Billesdon Surgery?

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 10 December 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The Billesdon Surgery?

Call 0116 259 6206 or visit its website, www.billesdonsurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 4 Market Place, Billesdon, Leicester, LE7 9AJ.

Does The Billesdon Surgery have a branch surgery?

Yes. The Billesdon Surgery also runs Bushby Surgery (Hill Court, Main Street, Bushby, Leicester, LE7 9NY). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at The Billesdon Surgery?

Around 7,317 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Cross Counties PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland 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.