GP surgery in Carlton

The Ivy Medical Group

Lambley Lane Surgery, 6 Lambley Lane, Burton Joyce, Nottingham, NG14 5BG

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good6,545 patients

Scores 10 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 59% of patients say their experience is good and 31% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2024. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 10% of GP surgeries in England. 5th of 6 in Carlton Based on 119 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 4

  • Easy to get through on the phone6
  • Easy to contact online49
  • Good experience of getting in touch2
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment1

Quality of care 26

  • Patients rate the surgery as good5
  • Patients got what they needed18
  • Doctors and nurses listen40
  • Patients trust the staff75
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done40
  • Meets NHS clinical targets55
  • Children vaccinated on time99

What patients say

119 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

31%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

59%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-2

change since last year

2025: 61% · 2026: 59%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone45%
Had their call answered straight away0%
Gave up or got no answer11%
Knew what would happen next straight away42%

The appointment

Were seen the same day3%
Waited more than a week65%
Were seen face to face71%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)47%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 31% 57% 36%
Easy to contact via website 58% 58% 49%
Easy to contact via NHS App 43% 54% 47%
Reception staff helpful 83% 85% 83%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 20% 31% 17%
Sees preferred clinician 31% 42% 23%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 78% 84% 84%
Next steps within 2 days 73% 93% 79%
Good experience of contacting 46% 73% 54%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 48% 57% 34%
Waiting time was about right 40% 69% 31%
Remote appointment 30% 26% 48%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 86% 87% 84%
Treated with care and concern 82% 86% 83%
Considered mental wellbeing 66% 75% 62%
Had all the information needed 94% 92% 86%
Confidence and trust 96% 93% 82%
Involved in decisions 86% 92% 85%
Needs were met 85% 90% 85%
Overall
Overall experience good 59% 77% 61%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 80% 79% 80%
Supported by local services 70% 70% 61%
Discussed managing condition 27% 43% 32%
Agreed a care plan 24% 46% 50%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 119 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8:15am to 6:30pm
Tuesday8:15am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8:15am to 6:30pm
Thursday8:15am to 6:30pm
Friday8:15am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 11 March 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Lambley Lane Surgery, 6 Lambley Lane, Burton Joyce, Nottingham, NG14 5BG
Phone
0115 931 2500
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.ivymedicalgroup.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Arrow Health PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C84646 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.

Apple Tree Medical Practice
4 Wheatsheaf Court, Burton Joyce, Nottingham, NG14 5EA

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 2 September 2024

Read the inspection report

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

6,545registered patients
Among the best offhow well off the local area is
84.6years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension19.1%15.2%
Diabetes5.9%7.9%
Asthma6.6%6.6%
COPD1.2%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.7%3.0%
Depression10.7%14.3%
Obesity8.7%13.9%
Smoking6.7%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4979%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6482%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)61%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)92%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target62%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target60%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check74%78%
Asthma: annual review58%66%

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Westdale Lane Surgery is 2.0 miles away, scores 52 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is The Ivy Medical Group taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Ivy Medical Group was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0115 931 2500.

How do patients rate The Ivy Medical Group?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 59% of patients at The Ivy Medical Group said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 31% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 10 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for The Ivy Medical Group?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Ivy Medical Group as Good at its last published inspection (report published 2 September 2024).

What are the opening times of The Ivy Medical Group?

Reception is open Monday 8:15am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8:15am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8:15am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8:15am to 6:30pm, Friday 8:15am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 11 March 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The Ivy Medical Group?

Call 0115 931 2500 or visit its website, www.ivymedicalgroup.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Lambley Lane Surgery, 6 Lambley Lane, Burton Joyce, Nottingham, NG14 5BG.

Does The Ivy Medical Group have a branch surgery?

Yes. The Ivy Medical Group also runs Apple Tree Medical Practice (4 Wheatsheaf Court, Burton Joyce, Nottingham, NG14 5EA). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at The Ivy Medical Group?

Around 6,545 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Arrow Health PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire 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.