GP surgery in Blaby

The Glenfield Surgery

111 Station Road, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8GS

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good14,017 patients

Scores 28 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 67% of patients say their experience is good and 55% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2017. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 28% of GP surgeries in England. 4th of 6 in Blaby Based on 102 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 28

  • Easy to get through on the phone38
  • Easy to contact online7
  • Good experience of getting in touch25
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment43

Quality of care 31

  • Patients rate the surgery as good16
  • Patients got what they needed32
  • Doctors and nurses listen52
  • Patients trust the staff27
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done51
  • Meets NHS clinical targets77
  • Children vaccinated on time93

What patients say

102 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

55%

find the phone easy

about the England average (57%)

67%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-15

change since last year

2025: 82% · 2026: 67%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone76%
Had their call answered straight away14%
Gave up or got no answer7%
Knew what would happen next straight away63%

The appointment

Were seen the same day22%
Waited more than a week28%
Were seen face to face69%
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 55% 57% 73%
Easy to contact via website 34% 58% 48%
Easy to contact via NHS App 48% 54% 59%
Reception staff helpful 79% 85% 87%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 20% 31% 31%
Sees preferred clinician 39% 42% 34%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 88% 84% 93%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 94%
Good experience of contacting 66% 73% 79%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 59% 57% 66%
Waiting time was about right 69% 69% 62%
Remote appointment 31% 26% 23%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 88% 87% 88%
Treated with care and concern 89% 86% 88%
Considered mental wellbeing 68% 75% 73%
Had all the information needed 91% 92% 97%
Confidence and trust 90% 93% 94%
Involved in decisions 94% 92% 95%
Needs were met 88% 90% 89%
Overall
Overall experience good 67% 77% 82%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 81% 79% 85%
Supported by local services 68% 70% 82%
Discussed managing condition 43% 43% 41%
Agreed a care plan 54% 46% 47%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 102 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8:30am to 8:30pm
Tuesday8:30am to 6pm
Wednesday8:30am to 6pm
Thursday8:30am to 1pm 1:30pm to 6pm
Friday8:30am to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 22 December 2015. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
111 Station Road, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8GS
Phone
0116 233 3600
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.theglenfieldsurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
G3 PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C82056 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 6 September 2017

This rating is 9 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

14,017registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
85.2years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension20.6%15.2%
Diabetes8.8%7.9%
Asthma6.5%6.6%
COPD1.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.0%3.0%
Depression19.1%14.3%
Obesity7.9%13.9%
Smoking9.6%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4976%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6479%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)60%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)88%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target65%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target57%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check64%78%
Asthma: annual review70%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
The Glenfield Surgerythis surgery2855%67%Yes
The Parks Medical Centre (B Hainsworth)Leicester, LE3 9PW1.0 miles4467%78%Yes
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Groby SurgeryLeicester, LE6 0GL1.3 miles9785%96%Yes
Beaumont Lodge Medical PracticeLeicester, LE4 0QR1.5 miles5869%81%Yes
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Ratby Medical CentreLeicester, LE6 0LE1.9 miles3960%76%Yes
Groby Road Medical Centre (Id Patchett)Leicester, LE3 9ED2.1 miles544%64%Yes

The Parks Medical Centre (B Hainsworth) is 1.0 miles away, scores 44 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is The Glenfield Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Glenfield Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0116 233 3600.

How do patients rate The Glenfield Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 67% of patients at The Glenfield Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 55% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 28 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 Glenfield Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Glenfield Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 6 September 2017).

What are the opening times of The Glenfield Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 8:30pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 6pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 6pm, Thursday 8:30am to 1pm 1:30pm to 6pm, Friday 8:30am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 22 December 2015. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The Glenfield Surgery?

Call 0116 233 3600 or visit its website, www.theglenfieldsurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 111 Station Road, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8GS.

How many patients are registered at The Glenfield Surgery?

Around 14,017 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of G3 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.