GP surgery in East Riding of Yorkshire

The Medical Centre, Driffield

The Medical Centre, Cranwell Road, Driffield, YO25 6UH

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good12,360 patients

Scores 24 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 66% of patients say their experience is good and 36% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2017. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 24% of GP surgeries in England. 9th of 11 in East Riding of Yorkshire Based on 133 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 29

  • Easy to get through on the phone10
  • Easy to contact online34
  • Good experience of getting in touch10
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment81

Quality of care 21

  • Patients rate the surgery as good13
  • Patients got what they needed14
  • Doctors and nurses listen31
  • Patients trust the staff7
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done55
  • Meets NHS clinical targets98
  • Children vaccinated on time91

What patients say

133 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

36%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

66%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-9

change since last year

2025: 75% · 2026: 66%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone47%
Had their call answered straight away3%
Gave up or got no answer7%
Knew what would happen next straight away56%

The appointment

Were seen the same day36%
Waited more than a week29%
Were seen face to face83%
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 36% 57% 43%
Easy to contact via website 51% 58% 38%
Easy to contact via NHS App 43% 54% 41%
Reception staff helpful 72% 85% 80%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 22% 31% 24%
Sees preferred clinician 22% 42% 51%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 76% 84% 86%
Next steps within 2 days 94% 93% 84%
Good experience of contacting 58% 73% 68%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 50% 57% 46%
Waiting time was about right 82% 69% 85%
Remote appointment 17% 26% 25%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 85% 87% 81%
Treated with care and concern 83% 86% 78%
Considered mental wellbeing 70% 75% 72%
Had all the information needed 91% 92% 97%
Confidence and trust 85% 93% 96%
Involved in decisions 81% 92% 94%
Needs were met 84% 90% 82%
Overall
Overall experience good 66% 77% 75%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 72% 79% 89%
Supported by local services 53% 70% 65%
Discussed managing condition 30% 43% 42%
Agreed a care plan 38% 46% 32%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 133 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 19 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
The Medical Centre, Cranwell Road, Driffield, YO25 6UH
Phone
01377 243055
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Yorkshire Coast & Wolds PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
B81092 · NHS profile

Branch surgeries

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

Cranwell House
20b Mill Street, Driffield, YO25 6TN
Wetwang
The Surgery, 48 Southfield Road, Wetwang, Driffield, YO25 9XX

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled toilet
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 31 May 2017

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

12,360registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
83.4years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension20.3%15.2%
Diabetes9.5%7.9%
Asthma9.8%6.6%
COPD2.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease5.3%3.0%
Depression18.8%14.3%
Obesity13.6%13.9%
Smoking8.6%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4976%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6477%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)75%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)91%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target79%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target55%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check71%78%
Asthma: annual review64%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
The Medical Centre, Driffieldthis surgery2436%66%Yes
The Park SurgeryDriffield, YO25 6EB0.2 miles1834%71%Yes
Leven & Beeford Medical PracticeBeverley, HU17 5NL9.5 miles8870%92%Yes
North Beverley Medical CentreBeverley, HU17 7JY10.2 miles7666%92%Yes
Drs Reddy and NunnBridlington, YO16 4LZ11.1 miles4748%77%Yes
Manor Road SurgeryBeverley, HU17 7BZ11.1 miles6268%75%Yes
Greengates Medical GroupBeverley, HU17 0HB11.2 miles4552%75%Yes
Old Fire Station SurgeryBeverley, HU17 8JW11.4 miles9380%95%Yes
Humber Primary CareBridlington, YO15 2QW11.6 miles024%50%
Sherburn SurgeryMalton, YO17 8PH12.7 miles8994%87%Yes

Leven & Beeford Medical Practice is 9.5 miles away, scores 88 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is The Medical Centre, Driffield taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Medical Centre, Driffield was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01377 243055.

How do patients rate The Medical Centre, Driffield?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 66% of patients at The Medical Centre, Driffield said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 36% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 24 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for The Medical Centre, Driffield?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Medical Centre, Driffield as Good at its last published inspection (report published 31 May 2017).

What are the opening times of The Medical Centre, Driffield?

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 19 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The Medical Centre, Driffield?

Call 01377 243055. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is The Medical Centre, Cranwell Road, Driffield, YO25 6UH.

Does The Medical Centre, Driffield have a branch surgery?

Yes. The Medical Centre, Driffield also runs Cranwell House (20b Mill Street, Driffield, YO25 6TN) and Wetwang (The Surgery, 48 Southfield Road, Wetwang, Driffield, YO25 9XX). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at The Medical Centre, Driffield?

Around 12,360 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Yorkshire Coast & Wolds PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Humber and North 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.