GP surgery in Bradford

The City Medical Practice

Westbourne Green Chc Centre, 50 Heaton Road, Bradford, BD8 8RA

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good4,507 patients

Scores 36 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 74% of patients say their experience is good and 53% 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 36% of GP surgeries in England. 20th of 44 in Bradford Based on 90 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 41

  • Easy to get through on the phone34
  • Easy to contact online14
  • Good experience of getting in touch33
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment70

Quality of care 34

  • Patients rate the surgery as good34
  • Patients got what they needed49
  • Doctors and nurses listen15
  • Patients trust the staff24
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done70
  • Meets NHS clinical targets87
  • Children vaccinated on time5

What patients say

90 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

53%

find the phone easy

below the England average (57%)

74%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

-2

change since last year

2025: 76% · 2026: 74%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone81%
Had their call answered straight away12%
Gave up or got no answer4%
Knew what would happen next straight away89%

The appointment

Were seen the same day46%
Waited more than a week15%
Were seen face to face80%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)72%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 53% 57% 50%
Easy to contact via website 40% 58% 32%
Easy to contact via NHS App 52% 54% 47%
Reception staff helpful 88% 85% 87%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 52% 31% 40%
Sees preferred clinician 52% 42% 39%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 79% 84% 87%
Next steps within 2 days 99% 93% 97%
Good experience of contacting 70% 73% 69%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 48% 57% 49%
Waiting time was about right 78% 69% 65%
Remote appointment 20% 26% 22%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 80% 87% 83%
Treated with care and concern 79% 86% 79%
Considered mental wellbeing 67% 75% 68%
Had all the information needed 89% 92% 89%
Confidence and trust 90% 93% 88%
Involved in decisions 87% 92% 89%
Needs were met 91% 90% 89%
Overall
Overall experience good 74% 77% 76%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 54% 79% 61%
Supported by local services 58% 70% 62%
Discussed managing condition 65% 43% 51%
Agreed a care plan 29% 46% 37%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 90 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 20 March 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Westbourne Green Chc Centre, 50 Heaton Road, Bradford, BD8 8RA
Phone
01274 256213
Website
www.thecitymedicalpractice.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Bradford City 4 PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
B83642 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Parent and child parking
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 14 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?Good
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

4,507registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
79.0years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension13.4%15.2%
Diabetes17.1%7.9%
Asthma8.8%6.6%
COPD1.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.2%3.0%
Depression14.1%14.3%
Obesity19.4%13.9%
Smoking15.4%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4963%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6480%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)74%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)92%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target80%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target50%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check83%78%
Asthma: annual review86%66%

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The City Medical Practicethis surgery3653%74%Yes
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Picton Medical CentreBradford, BD8 9DW0.3 miles1242%62%Yes
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Dr Ia Gilkar & PartnersBradford, BD8 9LB0.6 miles7059%86%Yes
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Bilton Medical CentreBradford, BD8 8JT0.7 miles1140%69%Yes
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Frizinghall Medical CentreBradford, BD9 4LH0.8 miles5770%79%Yes

Dr Ia Gilkar & Partners is 0.6 miles away, scores 70 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is The City Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The City Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01274 256213.

How do patients rate The City Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 74% of patients at The City Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 53% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 36 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 City Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The City Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 14 November 2019).

What are the opening times of The City 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 20 March 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The City Medical Practice?

Call 01274 256213 or visit its website, www.thecitymedicalpractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Westbourne Green Chc Centre, 50 Heaton Road, Bradford, BD8 8RA.

How many patients are registered at The City Medical Practice?

Around 4,507 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Bradford City 4 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.