GP surgery in Barnsley
The Dove Valley PMS Practice
Worsbrough Healthcare Centre, Powell Street, Worsbrough, Barnsley, S70 5NZ
Scores 21 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 75% of patients say their experience is good and 30% 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.
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 6
- Easy to get through on the phone5
- Easy to contact online23
- Good experience of getting in touch20
- Did not wait too long for the appointment3
Quality of care 50
- Patients rate the surgery as good35
- Patients got what they needed75
- Doctors and nurses listen67
- Patients trust the staff65
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done22
- Meets NHS clinical targets50
- Children vaccinated on time54
What patients say
96 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
30%
find the phone easy
well below the England average (57%)
75%
say their experience is good
about the England average (77%)
-2
change since last year
2025: 77% · 2026: 75%
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 | 30% | 57% | 33% |
| Easy to contact via website | 46% | 58% | 38% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 60% | 54% | 40% |
| Reception staff helpful | 78% | 85% | 79% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 34% | 31% | 29% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 25% | 42% | 29% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 85% | 84% | 77% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 88% | 93% | 94% |
| Good experience of contacting | 64% | 73% | 59% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 48% | 57% | 60% |
| Waiting time was about right | 45% | 69% | 55% |
| Remote appointment | 23% | 26% | 28% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 91% | 87% | 91% |
| Treated with care and concern | 88% | 86% | 89% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 83% | 75% | 83% |
| Had all the information needed | 95% | 92% | 91% |
| Confidence and trust | 95% | 93% | 92% |
| Involved in decisions | 93% | 92% | 87% |
| Needs were met | 95% | 90% | 90% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 75% | 77% | 77% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 78% | 79% | 80% |
| Supported by local services | 66% | 70% | 56% |
| Discussed managing condition | 42% | 43% | 37% |
| Agreed a care plan | 50% | 46% | 46% |
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.
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 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 24 February 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Worsbrough Healthcare Centre, Powell Street, Worsbrough, Barnsley, S70 5NZ
- Phone
- 01226 648150
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Fcp Service - Barnsley PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- C85007 · NHS profile
Branch surgery
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- Gold Street Surgery
- 1a Gold Street, Barnsley, S70 1TT
Access and facilities
- Braille translation service
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Induction loop
- Signing service
- Step-free access
- Text relay
- Wheelchair access
- Baby changing facility
- Pram park
- Baby changing facility
- Car parking
- Cycle parking
- Disabled parking
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
Good
overall, from the inspection published 19 December 2019
This rating is 6 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.
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 | 20.4% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 9.2% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 8.1% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 4.6% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.9% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 16.4% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 15.7% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 16.9% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 68% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 70% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 65% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 85% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 69% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 59% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 70% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 60% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dove Valley PMS Practicethis surgery | – | 21 | 30% | 75% | Yes |
| Ashville Medical Centre PMS PracticeBarnsley, S70 3NE | 1.0 miles | 81 | 63% | 91% | Yes |
| The Kakoty PracticeBarnsley, S70 4NW | 1.3 miles | 77 | 79% | 90% | Yes |
| Burleigh Medical CentreBarnsley, S70 1DR | 1.6 miles | 22 | 43% | 68% | Yes |
| The Grove Medical PracticeBarnsley, S70 1QE | 1.6 miles | 64 | 78% | 79% | Yes |
| Lundwood Medical Centre PMS PracticeBarnsley, S71 5PN | 2.2 miles | 53 | 96% | 68% | Yes |
| Bhf Lundwood SurgeryBarnsley, S71 5PN | 2.2 miles | 72 | 56% | 84% | Yes |
| Walderslade SurgeryBarnsley, S74 9AF | 2.2 miles | 52 | 42% | 91% | Yes |
| Hoyland Medical PracticeBarnsley, S74 9AF | 2.2 miles | 31 | 41% | 78% | Yes |
| Huddersfield Road SurgeryBarnsley, S70 2LT | 2.3 miles | 25 | 27% | 73% | Yes |
Ashville Medical Centre PMS Practice is 1.0 miles away, scores 81 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is The Dove Valley PMS Practice taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Dove Valley PMS Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01226 648150.
How do patients rate The Dove Valley PMS Practice?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 75% of patients at The Dove Valley PMS Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 30% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 21 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 Dove Valley PMS Practice?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Dove Valley PMS Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 19 December 2019).
What are the opening times of The Dove Valley PMS 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 24 February 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact The Dove Valley PMS Practice?
Call 01226 648150. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Worsbrough Healthcare Centre, Powell Street, Worsbrough, Barnsley, S70 5NZ.
Does The Dove Valley PMS Practice have a branch surgery?
Yes. The Dove Valley PMS Practice also runs Gold Street Surgery (1a Gold Street, Barnsley, S70 1TT). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at The Dove Valley PMS Practice?
Around 10,631 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Fcp Service - Barnsley PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the South 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.