GP surgery in Withington

The Borchardt Medical Centre

62 Whitchurch Road, Withington, Manchester, M20 1EB

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good10,381 patients

Scores 75 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 89% of patients say their experience is good and 59% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2026. It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 75% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 3 in Withington Based on 96 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 63

  • Easy to get through on the phone45
  • Easy to contact online52
  • Good experience of getting in touch61
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment79

Quality of care 86

  • Patients rate the surgery as good84
  • Patients got what they needed83
  • Doctors and nurses listen94
  • Patients trust the staff92
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done61
  • Meets NHS clinical targets39
  • Children vaccinated on time30

What patients say

96 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

59%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

89%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+10

change since last year

2025: 79% · 2026: 89%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone35%
Had their call answered straight away26%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away45%

The appointment

Were seen the same day52%
Waited more than a week20%
Were seen face to face85%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)82%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 59% 57% 48%
Easy to contact via website 59% 58% 70%
Easy to contact via NHS App 64% 54% 55%
Reception staff helpful 83% 85% 86%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 36% 31% 30%
Sees preferred clinician 36% 42% 30%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 86% 84% 81%
Next steps within 2 days 99% 93% 93%
Good experience of contacting 79% 73% 68%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 61% 57% 47%
Waiting time was about right 81% 69% 81%
Remote appointment 15% 26% 32%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 96% 87% 91%
Treated with care and concern 98% 86% 93%
Considered mental wellbeing 89% 75% 91%
Had all the information needed 97% 92% 96%
Confidence and trust 98% 93% 92%
Involved in decisions 92% 92% 97%
Needs were met 96% 90% 91%
Overall
Overall experience good 89% 77% 79%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 73% 79% 82%
Supported by local services 88% 70% 62%
Discussed managing condition 55% 43% 48%
Agreed a care plan 62% 46% 35%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 96 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 14 December 2015. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
62 Whitchurch Road, Withington, Manchester, M20 1EB
Phone
0161 438 2821
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Withington & Fallowfield PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
P84010 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Baby changing facility
  • Children’s play area
  • Pram park
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 17 August 2026

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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

10,381registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
80.6years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension9.2%15.2%
Diabetes6.1%7.9%
Asthma6.0%6.6%
COPD2.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.0%3.0%
Depression16.7%14.3%
Obesity10.8%13.9%
Smoking18.3%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4964%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6473%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)73%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)74%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target80%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target62%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check82%78%
Asthma: annual review76%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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The Borchardt Medical Centrethis surgery7559%89%Yes
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Princess Road SurgeryManchester, M20 1BH0.5 miles1659%71%Yes
Didsbury Medical Centre - Dr WhitakerManchester, M20 2ER0.6 miles9071%88%Yes
The Alexandra PracticeManchester, M16 8NG1.0 miles9281%92%Yes
Mauldeth Medical CentreManchester, M14 6SQ1.0 miles4782%81%Yes
Ladybarn Group PracticeManchester, M20 4SS1.0 miles5349%83%Yes
Bodey Medical CentreManchester, M14 6WP1.0 miles9072%92%Yes
Fallowfield Medical CentreManchester, M14 6YL1.0 miles9592%85%Yes
David Medical CentreManchester, M21 8HA1.3 miles4968%76%Yes

Didsbury Medical Centre - Dr Whitaker is 0.6 miles away, scores 90 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is The Borchardt Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Borchardt Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0161 438 2821.

How do patients rate The Borchardt Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 89% of patients at The Borchardt Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 59% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 75 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for The Borchardt Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Borchardt Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 17 August 2026).

What are the opening times of The Borchardt Medical Centre?

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 14 December 2015. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The Borchardt Medical Centre?

Call 0161 438 2821. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 62 Whitchurch Road, Withington, Manchester, M20 1EB.

How many patients are registered at The Borchardt Medical Centre?

Around 10,381 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Withington & Fallowfield 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.