GP surgery in Middleton

The Junction Surgery

346 Grimshaw Lane, Middleton, Middleton Junction, Manchester, M24 2AU

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good8,588 patients

Scores 57 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 82% of patients say their experience is good and 68% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2025. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 57% of GP surgeries in England. 5th of 9 in Middleton Based on 123 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 64

  • Easy to get through on the phone61
  • Easy to contact online32
  • Good experience of getting in touch67
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment67

Quality of care 46

  • Patients rate the surgery as good62
  • Patients got what they needed45
  • Doctors and nurses listen28
  • Patients trust the staff48
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done24
  • Meets NHS clinical targets42
  • Children vaccinated on time46

What patients say

123 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

68%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

82%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

-3

change since last year

2025: 86% · 2026: 82%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone74%
Had their call answered straight away13%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away75%

The appointment

Were seen the same day44%
Waited more than a week31%
Were seen face to face79%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)75%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 68% 57% 47%
Easy to contact via website 51% 58% 47%
Easy to contact via NHS App 62% 54% 70%
Reception staff helpful 91% 85% 88%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 27% 31% 29%
Sees preferred clinician 29% 42% 28%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 89% 84% 87%
Next steps within 2 days 99% 93% 97%
Good experience of contacting 81% 73% 79%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 56% 57% 54%
Waiting time was about right 77% 69% 65%
Remote appointment 21% 26% 23%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 84% 87% 94%
Treated with care and concern 81% 86% 93%
Considered mental wellbeing 70% 75% 85%
Had all the information needed 90% 92% 96%
Confidence and trust 93% 93% 96%
Involved in decisions 92% 92% 97%
Needs were met 91% 90% 93%
Overall
Overall experience good 82% 77% 86%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 70% 79% 80%
Supported by local services 59% 70% 59%
Discussed managing condition 35% 43% 41%
Agreed a care plan 49% 46% 37%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 123 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 22 December 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
346 Grimshaw Lane, Middleton, Middleton Junction, Manchester, M24 2AU
Phone
0161 383 9975
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Middleton PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
P86010 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

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

Alkrington Surgery
62 Mount Road, Alkrington, Middleton, Manchester, M24 1DZ

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 11 June 2025

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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

8,588registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
82.5years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension15.5%15.2%
Diabetes7.8%7.9%
Asthma7.8%6.6%
COPD2.3%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.6%3.0%
Depression25.4%14.3%
Obesity17.6%13.9%
Smoking14.0%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4966%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6466%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)64%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)87%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target68%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target57%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check75%78%
Asthma: annual review67%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
The Junction Surgerythis surgery5768%82%Yes
The Hive Health CentreManchester, M24 2YJ1.2 miles6879%89%Yes
Middleton Health CentreManchester, M24 4EL1.2 miles3759%81%Yes
Durnford Medical CentreManchester, M24 6DL1.2 miles6663%84%Yes
Peterloo Medical CentreManchester, M24 4DZ1.3 miles3247%75%Yes
Rochdale Road Medical CentreManchester, M24 2PU1.3 miles4868%87%Yes
CH Medical PracticeOldham, OL9 8NH1.4 miles7272%88%Yes
Chadderton Medical PracticeOldham, OL9 0LH1.4 miles8275%89%Yes
Woodlands Medical PracticeOldham, OL9 0LH1.4 miles2250%70%Yes
Charlestown MDManchester, M9 7ED1.4 miles2147%71%Yes

The Hive Health Centre is 1.2 miles away, scores 68 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is The Junction Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Junction Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0161 383 9975.

How do patients rate The Junction Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 82% of patients at The Junction Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 68% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 57 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for The Junction Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Junction Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 11 June 2025).

What are the opening times of The Junction Surgery?

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 22 December 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The Junction Surgery?

Call 0161 383 9975. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 346 Grimshaw Lane, Middleton, Middleton Junction, Manchester, M24 2AU.

Does The Junction Surgery have a branch surgery?

Yes. The Junction Surgery also runs Alkrington Surgery (62 Mount Road, Alkrington, Middleton, Manchester, M24 1DZ). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at The Junction Surgery?

Around 8,588 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Middleton 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.