GP surgery in North Northamptonshire
The Cottons Medical Centre
The Cottons, Meadow Lane, Raunds, Wellingborough, NN9 6UA
Scores 9 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 59% of patients say their experience is good and 26% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2023. 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 5
- Easy to get through on the phone3
- Easy to contact online4
- Good experience of getting in touch6
- Did not wait too long for the appointment22
Quality of care 20
- Patients rate the surgery as good6
- Patients got what they needed43
- Doctors and nurses listen10
- Patients trust the staff10
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done51
- Meets NHS clinical targets82
- Children vaccinated on time89
What patients say
98 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
26%
find the phone easy
well below the England average (57%)
59%
say their experience is good
well below the England average (77%)
+12
change since last year
2025: 48% · 2026: 59%
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 | 26% | 57% | 16% |
| Easy to contact via website | 29% | 58% | 10% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 19% | 54% | 2% |
| Reception staff helpful | 77% | 85% | 68% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 25% | 31% | 32% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 13% | 42% | 14% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 67% | 84% | 64% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 95% | 93% | 96% |
| Good experience of contacting | 53% | 73% | 34% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 33% | 57% | 29% |
| Waiting time was about right | 60% | 69% | 53% |
| Remote appointment | 25% | 26% | 20% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 78% | 87% | 86% |
| Treated with care and concern | 84% | 86% | 84% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 66% | 75% | 67% |
| Had all the information needed | 89% | 92% | 91% |
| Confidence and trust | 87% | 93% | 94% |
| Involved in decisions | 90% | 92% | 84% |
| Needs were met | 90% | 90% | 83% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 59% | 77% | 48% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 80% | 79% | 74% |
| Supported by local services | 66% | 70% | 52% |
| Discussed managing condition | 29% | 43% | 32% |
| Agreed a care plan | 49% | 46% | 37% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 98 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.
Tell us about this surgery
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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 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm |
| Thursday | 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm |
| Friday | 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 11 May 2023. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- The Cottons, Meadow Lane, Raunds, Wellingborough, NN9 6UA
- Phone
- 01933 623327
- Website
- www.thecottonsmedicalcentre.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- East Northants PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- K83030 · NHS profile
Access and facilities
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Induction loop
- Step-free access
- Wheelchair access
- Car parking
- Cycle parking
- Disabled parking
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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? | Requires improvement |
| Is it well-led? | Good |
About the patients
NHS records for the people registered here
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 19.2% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 7.8% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 2.3% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.5% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 16.6% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 14.1% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 14.9% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 73% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 78% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 65% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 91% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 73% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 58% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 71% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 75% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cottons Medical Centrethis surgery | – | 9 | 26% | 59% | Yes |
| Marshalls Road SurgeryWellingborough, NN9 6ET | 0.4 miles | 68 | 89% | 78% | Yes |
| Spinney Brook Medical CentreWellingborough, NN9 5GA | 3.2 miles | 35 | 51% | 80% | Yes |
| Higham Ferrers SurgeryRushden, NN10 8ED | 3.2 miles | 26 | 17% | 61% | Yes |
| The Meadows SurgeryKettering, NN14 4GD | 3.7 miles | 42 | 60% | 75% | Yes |
| Nene Valley SurgeryKettering, NN14 4QL | 3.8 miles | 52 | 64% | 75% | Yes |
| Harborough Field SurgeryRushden, NN10 0GP | 4.3 miles | 19 | 48% | 71% | Yes |
| Summerlee Medical CentreWellingborough, NN9 5LJ | 4.4 miles | 52 | 68% | 83% | Yes |
| Rushden Medical CentreRushden, NN10 9TR | 4.5 miles | 0 | 15% | 30% | Yes |
| Parklands Medical CentreRushden, NN10 9EB | 4.8 miles | 22 | 49% | 80% | Yes |
Marshalls Road Surgery is 0.4 miles away, scores 68 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is The Cottons Medical Centre taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Cottons Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01933 623327.
How do patients rate The Cottons Medical Centre?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 59% of patients at The Cottons Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 26% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 9 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for The Cottons Medical Centre?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Cottons Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 21 November 2023).
What are the opening times of The Cottons Medical Centre?
Reception is open Monday 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 11 May 2023. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact The Cottons Medical Centre?
Call 01933 623327 or visit its website, www.thecottonsmedicalcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is The Cottons, Meadow Lane, Raunds, Wellingborough, NN9 6UA.
How many patients are registered at The Cottons Medical Centre?
Around 9,627 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of East Northants PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Northamptonshire 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.