GP surgery in Salford

The Height General Practice

The Surgery, 355 Bolton Road, Salford, M6 7NJ

Taking on new patientsInspection: Outstanding6,560 patients

Scores 45 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 76% of patients say their experience is good and 66% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Outstanding in 2017. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 45% of GP surgeries in England. 10th of 14 in Salford Based on 128 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 53

  • Easy to get through on the phone58
  • Easy to contact online25
  • Good experience of getting in touch47
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment61

Quality of care 35

  • Patients rate the surgery as good40
  • Patients got what they needed35
  • Doctors and nurses listen19
  • Patients trust the staff26
  • Inspection rating (Outstanding)98
  • Health checks and screening done30
  • Meets NHS clinical targets27
  • Children vaccinated on time5

What patients say

128 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

66%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

76%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

+10

change since last year

2025: 67% · 2026: 76%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone64%
Had their call answered straight away4%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away61%

The appointment

Were seen the same day32%
Waited more than a week38%
Were seen face to face88%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)81%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 66% 57% 47%
Easy to contact via website 47% 58% 49%
Easy to contact via NHS App 61% 54% 57%
Reception staff helpful 89% 85% 83%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 38% 31% 33%
Sees preferred clinician 52% 42% 35%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 88% 84% 72%
Next steps within 2 days 88% 93% 86%
Good experience of contacting 74% 73% 63%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 74% 57% 54%
Waiting time was about right 75% 69% 59%
Remote appointment 12% 26% 22%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 82% 87% 76%
Treated with care and concern 81% 86% 69%
Considered mental wellbeing 70% 75% 63%
Had all the information needed 91% 92% 86%
Confidence and trust 90% 93% 80%
Involved in decisions 93% 92% 81%
Needs were met 89% 90% 80%
Overall
Overall experience good 76% 77% 66%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 74% 79% 73%
Supported by local services 77% 70% 72%
Discussed managing condition 52% 43% 37%
Agreed a care plan 45% 46% 40%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 128 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 May 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
The Surgery, 355 Bolton Road, Salford, M6 7NJ
Phone
0161 736 5282
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.ssphealth.com/our-practices/the-height-general-practice
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Salford South East PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
Y02767 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Autism training for staff
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • Documents available in large print
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • Off-site car parking nearby
  • Parent and baby room
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Step-free access throughout
  • Tactile flooring: ridged or raised surface, to warn of hazards

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Outstanding

overall, from the inspection published 16 November 2017

This rating is 8 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

Read the inspection report

The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Good
Is it effective?Good
Is it caring?Good
Is it responsive?Outstanding
Is it well-led?Outstanding

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

6,560registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
80.2years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension8.9%15.2%
Diabetes5.6%7.9%
Asthma4.4%6.6%
COPD1.3%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.6%3.0%
Depression19.4%14.3%
Obesity12.9%13.9%
Smoking15.3%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4965%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6470%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)79%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)86%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target73%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target63%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check44%78%
Asthma: annual review59%66%

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Orient Road Medical Practice is 0.8 miles away, scores 90 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is The Height General Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Height General Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0161 736 5282.

How do patients rate The Height General Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 76% of patients at The Height General Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 66% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 45 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for The Height General Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Height General Practice as Outstanding at its last published inspection (report published 16 November 2017).

What are the opening times of The Height General 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 May 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The Height General Practice?

Call 0161 736 5282 or visit its website, www.ssphealth.com/our-practices/the-height-general-practice. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is The Surgery, 355 Bolton Road, Salford, M6 7NJ.

How many patients are registered at The Height General Practice?

Around 6,560 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Salford South East PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Greater Manchester 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.