GP surgery in Cheshire East

The Health Centre (Holmes Chapel)

London Road, Holmes Chapel, Crewe, CW4 7BB

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good13,017 patients

Scores 79 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 88% of patients say their experience is good and 43% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2016. It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 79% of GP surgeries in England. 7th of 14 in Cheshire East Based on 111 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 66

  • Easy to get through on the phone17
  • Easy to contact online97
  • Good experience of getting in touch88
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment72

Quality of care 90

  • Patients rate the surgery as good80
  • Patients got what they needed92
  • Doctors and nurses listen75
  • Patients trust the staff90
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done58
  • Meets NHS clinical targets92
  • Children vaccinated on time89

What patients say

111 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

43%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

88%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+13

change since last year

2025: 75% · 2026: 88%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone17%
Had their call answered straight away16%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away34%

The appointment

Were seen the same day31%
Waited more than a week31%
Were seen face to face77%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)52%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 43% 57% 28%
Easy to contact via website 86% 58% 68%
Easy to contact via NHS App 74% 54% 48%
Reception staff helpful 87% 85% 65%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 34% 31% 34%
Sees preferred clinician 38% 42% 27%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 90% 84% 87%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 93%
Good experience of contacting 89% 73% 67%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 37% 57% 28%
Waiting time was about right 79% 69% 61%
Remote appointment 23% 26% 28%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 92% 87% 81%
Treated with care and concern 92% 86% 83%
Considered mental wellbeing 76% 75% 65%
Had all the information needed 99% 92% 88%
Confidence and trust 98% 93% 92%
Involved in decisions 95% 92% 85%
Needs were met 97% 90% 84%
Overall
Overall experience good 88% 77% 75%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 90% 79% 79%
Supported by local services 81% 70% 59%
Discussed managing condition 36% 43% 46%
Agreed a care plan 37% 46% 31%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 111 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 8pm
Tuesday8am to 8pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 4 January 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
London Road, Holmes Chapel, Crewe, CW4 7BB
Phone
01477 533100
Website
www.holmeschapelhealthcentre.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Choc (Congleton & Holmes Chapel) PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
N81077 · 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
  • 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 17 August 2016

This rating is 10 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

13,017registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
85.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension18.8%15.2%
Diabetes6.6%7.9%
Asthma7.0%6.6%
COPD1.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.8%3.0%
Depression15.7%14.3%
Obesity10.9%13.9%
Smoking6.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4977%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6474%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)64%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)87%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target76%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target65%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check71%78%
Asthma: annual review75%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
The Health Centre (Holmes Chapel)this surgery7943%88%Yes
Waters Edge Medical CentreMiddlewich, CW10 9BH3.7 miles5778%78%Yes
OaklandsMiddlewich, CW10 9BE3.8 miles6871%85%Yes
Ashfields Primary Care CentreSandbach, CW11 1EQ3.9 miles7666%87%Yes
Chelford SurgeryMacclesfield, SK11 9BS5.8 miles9986%99%Yes
Willow Wood SurgeryWinsford, CW7 3GY6.2 miles7480%87%Yes
Readesmoor Medical Group PracticeCongleton, CW12 1JP6.3 miles5054%72%Yes
Meadowside Medical CentreCongleton, CW12 1DY6.5 miles4656%75%Yes
David Lewis Medical PracticeAlderley Edge, SK9 7UD6.7 miles97%
Lawton House SurgeryCongleton, CW12 1QG6.7 miles6140%81%Yes

Chelford Surgery is 5.8 miles away, scores 99 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is The Health Centre (Holmes Chapel) taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Health Centre (Holmes Chapel) was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01477 533100.

How do patients rate The Health Centre (Holmes Chapel)?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 88% of patients at The Health Centre (Holmes Chapel) said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 43% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 79 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 Health Centre (Holmes Chapel)?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Health Centre (Holmes Chapel) as Good at its last published inspection (report published 17 August 2016).

What are the opening times of The Health Centre (Holmes Chapel)?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 8pm, Tuesday 8am to 8pm, 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 4 January 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The Health Centre (Holmes Chapel)?

Call 01477 533100 or visit its website, www.holmeschapelhealthcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is London Road, Holmes Chapel, Crewe, CW4 7BB.

How many patients are registered at The Health Centre (Holmes Chapel)?

Around 13,017 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Choc (Congleton & Holmes Chapel) PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Cheshire and Merseyside 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.