GP surgery in Wythenshawe

The Park Medical Centre

434 Altrincham Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M23 9AB

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good5,271 patients

Scores 67 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 79% 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 Good in 2022. It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 67% of GP surgeries in England. 7th of 15 in Wythenshawe Based on 110 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 73

  • Easy to get through on the phone58
  • Easy to contact online88
  • Good experience of getting in touch76
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment65

Quality of care 56

  • Patients rate the surgery as good48
  • Patients got what they needed51
  • Doctors and nurses listen90
  • Patients trust the staff75
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done32
  • Meets NHS clinical targets51
  • Children vaccinated on time36

What patients say

110 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

66%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

79%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

-9

change since last year

2025: 88% · 2026: 79%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone31%
Had their call answered straight away19%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away42%

The appointment

Were seen the same day40%
Waited more than a week26%
Were seen face to face82%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)67%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 66% 57% 60%
Easy to contact via website 76% 58% 62%
Easy to contact via NHS App 69% 54% 46%
Reception staff helpful 89% 85% 89%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 31% 31% 44%
Sees preferred clinician 34% 42% 53%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 78% 84% 91%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 93%
Good experience of contacting 84% 73% 73%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 59% 57% 65%
Waiting time was about right 76% 69% 76%
Remote appointment 18% 26% 23%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 95% 87% 86%
Treated with care and concern 92% 86% 87%
Considered mental wellbeing 82% 75% 88%
Had all the information needed 89% 92% 95%
Confidence and trust 96% 93% 95%
Involved in decisions 91% 92% 91%
Needs were met 91% 90% 94%
Overall
Overall experience good 79% 77% 88%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 78% 79% 70%
Supported by local services 65% 70% 84%
Discussed managing condition 45% 43% 47%
Agreed a care plan 54% 46% 61%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 110 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 17 March 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
434 Altrincham Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M23 9AB
Phone
0161 998 5538
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Northenden & Brooklands (Wythenshawe) PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
P84045 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • 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 8 April 2022

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The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Good
Is it effective?Requires improvement
Is it caring?Good
Is it responsive?Good
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

5,271registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
79.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension16.2%15.2%
Diabetes9.0%7.9%
Asthma7.2%6.6%
COPD3.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.8%3.0%
Depression16.3%14.3%
Obesity15.9%13.9%
Smoking20.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4965%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6475%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)58%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)88%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target72%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target63%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check69%78%
Asthma: annual review68%66%

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The Park Medical Centrethis surgery6766%79%Yes
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Bowland Medical PracticeManchester, M23 1JX0.6 miles7361%89%Yes
Brooklands Medical PracticeManchester, M23 9JH0.6 miles6058%86%Yes
Boundary House Medical CentreSale, M33 2RH1.0 miles9689%90%Yes
Northenden Group PracticeManchester, M22 4DH1.0 miles1041%59%Yes
Woodlands Medical PracticeManchester, M23 9RL1.1 miles6080%79%Yes
The Maples Medical CentreManchester, M23 2SY1.1 miles6262%86%Yes
Park Medical PracticeAltrincham, WA15 7XR1.2 miles6157%83%Yes
Conway Road Medical PracticeSale, M33 2TB1.3 miles9685%86%Yes

Boundary House Medical Centre is 1.0 miles away, scores 96 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is The Park Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Park Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0161 998 5538.

How do patients rate The Park Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 79% of patients at The Park Medical Centre 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 67 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for The Park Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Park Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 8 April 2022).

What are the opening times of The Park Medical Centre?

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 17 March 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The Park Medical Centre?

Call 0161 998 5538. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 434 Altrincham Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M23 9AB.

How many patients are registered at The Park Medical Centre?

Around 5,271 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Northenden & Brooklands (Wythenshawe) 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.