GP surgery in Bradford

The Lister Surgery

50 Heaton Road, Bradford, BD8 8RA

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good4,631 patients

Scores 46 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 76% of patients say their experience is good and 60% 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.

Average Scores higher than 46% of GP surgeries in England. 12th of 44 in Bradford Based on 78 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 47

  • Easy to get through on the phone46
  • Easy to contact online54
  • Good experience of getting in touch47
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment48

Quality of care 44

  • Patients rate the surgery as good40
  • Patients got what they needed50
  • Doctors and nurses listen46
  • Patients trust the staff22
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done73
  • Meets NHS clinical targets91
  • Children vaccinated on time11

What patients say

78 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

59%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

76%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

-2

change since last year

2025: 78% · 2026: 76%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone83%
Had their call answered straight away14%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away68%

The appointment

Were seen the same day49%
Waited more than a week17%
Were seen face to face67%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)68%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 59% 57% 53%
Easy to contact via website 60% 58% 46%
Easy to contact via NHS App 67% 54% 53%
Reception staff helpful 80% 85% 79%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 43% 31% 48%
Sees preferred clinician 67% 42% 40%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 74% 84% 77%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 74% 73% 65%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 58% 57% 55%
Waiting time was about right 71% 69% 68%
Remote appointment 33% 26% 27%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 87% 87% 82%
Treated with care and concern 81% 86% 81%
Considered mental wellbeing 76% 75% 80%
Had all the information needed 90% 92% 90%
Confidence and trust 89% 93% 92%
Involved in decisions 87% 92% 91%
Needs were met 91% 90% 87%
Overall
Overall experience good 76% 77% 78%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 39% 79% 67%
Supported by local services 38% 70% 66%
Discussed managing condition 48% 43% 53%
Agreed a care plan 73% 46% 50%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 78 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 8 December 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
50 Heaton Road, Bradford, BD8 8RA
Phone
01274 888095
Website
www.thelistersurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Bradford City 4 PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
B83604 · 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
  • Parent and child parking
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 28 September 2016

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

4,631registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
79.0years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension11.2%15.2%
Diabetes16.2%7.9%
Asthma8.4%6.6%
COPD1.3%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.7%3.0%
Depression11.5%14.3%
Obesity19.1%13.9%
Smoking15.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4967%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6483%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)73%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)93%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target80%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target49%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check87%78%
Asthma: annual review89%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
The Lister Surgerythis surgery4660%76%Yes
The City Medical PracticeBradford, BD8 8RAunder 0.1 miles3653%74%Yes
Ashwell Medical CentreBradford, BD8 9DP0.2 miles3064%70%Yes
Picton Medical CentreBradford, BD8 9DW0.3 miles1242%62%Yes
Manor Medical PracticeBradford, BD8 9PB0.6 miles936%68%Yes
Kensington PartnershipBradford, BD8 9LB0.6 miles312%57%Yes
Dr Ia Gilkar & PartnersBradford, BD8 9LB0.6 miles7059%86%Yes
Bilton Medical CentreBradford, BD8 8JT0.7 miles1140%69%Yes
Leylands Lane Medical PracticeBradford, BD9 5PZ0.8 miles1241%66%Yes
Frizinghall Medical CentreBradford, BD9 4LH0.8 miles5770%79%Yes

Dr Ia Gilkar & Partners is 0.6 miles away, scores 70 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is The Lister Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Lister Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01274 888095.

How do patients rate The Lister Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 76% of patients at The Lister Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 60% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 46 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for The Lister Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Lister Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 28 September 2016).

What are the opening times of The Lister 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 8 December 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The Lister Surgery?

Call 01274 888095 or visit its website, www.thelistersurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 50 Heaton Road, Bradford, BD8 8RA.

How many patients are registered at The Lister Surgery?

Around 4,631 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Bradford City 4 PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the West Yorkshire 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.