GP surgery in East Riding of Yorkshire

The Park Surgery

6 Eastgate North, Driffield, YO25 6EB

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good14,504 patients

Scores 18 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 71% of patients say their experience is good and 34% 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.

Poor Scores higher than 18% of GP surgeries in England. 10th of 11 in East Riding of Yorkshire Based on 122 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 15

  • Easy to get through on the phone8
  • Easy to contact online86
  • Good experience of getting in touch22
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment10

Quality of care 27

  • Patients rate the surgery as good25
  • Patients got what they needed14
  • Doctors and nurses listen24
  • Patients trust the staff11
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done70
  • Meets NHS clinical targets90
  • Children vaccinated on time85

What patients say

122 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

34%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

71%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

-9

change since last year

2025: 81% · 2026: 71%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone26%
Had their call answered straight away4%
Gave up or got no answer12%
Knew what would happen next straight away37%

The appointment

Were seen the same day27%
Waited more than a week46%
Were seen face to face70%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)62%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 34% 57% 25%
Easy to contact via website 75% 58% 78%
Easy to contact via NHS App 75% 54% 61%
Reception staff helpful 75% 85% 88%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 10% 31% 22%
Sees preferred clinician 15% 42% 32%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 82% 84% 92%
Next steps within 2 days 94% 93% 91%
Good experience of contacting 65% 73% 76%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 43% 57% 33%
Waiting time was about right 53% 69% 74%
Remote appointment 30% 26% 40%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 83% 87% 92%
Treated with care and concern 85% 86% 93%
Considered mental wellbeing 70% 75% 83%
Had all the information needed 91% 92% 90%
Confidence and trust 87% 93% 96%
Involved in decisions 86% 92% 94%
Needs were met 84% 90% 96%
Overall
Overall experience good 71% 77% 81%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 74% 79% 72%
Supported by local services 75% 70% 77%
Discussed managing condition 45% 43% 41%
Agreed a care plan 22% 46% 45%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 122 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 21 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
6 Eastgate North, Driffield, YO25 6EB
Phone
01377 272747
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
B81037 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

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

Nafferton
22a High Street, Nafferton, Driffield, YO25 4JR

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Children’s play area
  • Cycle parking
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • Documents available in large print
  • Enhanced lighting
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • Lift
  • Parent and baby room

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 16 October 2025

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

14,504registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
83.0years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension25.0%15.2%
Diabetes10.8%7.9%
Asthma9.5%6.6%
COPD2.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease5.1%3.0%
Depression11.2%14.3%
Obesity19.8%13.9%
Smoking11.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4979%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6479%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)72%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target79%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target57%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check81%78%
Asthma: annual review70%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
The Park Surgerythis surgery1834%71%Yes
The Medical Centre, DriffieldDriffield, YO25 6UH0.2 miles2436%66%Yes
Leven & Beeford Medical PracticeBeverley, HU17 5NL9.7 miles8870%92%Yes
North Beverley Medical CentreBeverley, HU17 7JY10.5 miles7666%92%Yes
Drs Reddy and NunnBridlington, YO16 4LZ11.0 miles4748%77%Yes
Manor Road SurgeryBeverley, HU17 7BZ11.3 miles6268%75%Yes
Greengates Medical GroupBeverley, HU17 0HB11.4 miles4552%75%Yes
Humber Primary CareBridlington, YO15 2QW11.5 miles024%50%
Old Fire Station SurgeryBeverley, HU17 8JW11.6 miles9380%95%Yes
Sherburn SurgeryMalton, YO17 8PH12.5 miles8994%87%Yes

Leven & Beeford Medical Practice is 9.7 miles away, scores 88 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is The Park Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Park Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01377 272747.

How do patients rate The Park Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 71% of patients at The Park Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 34% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 18 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for The Park Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Park Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 16 October 2025).

What are the opening times of The Park 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 21 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The Park Surgery?

Call 01377 272747. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 6 Eastgate North, Driffield, YO25 6EB.

Does The Park Surgery have a branch surgery?

Yes. The Park Surgery also runs Nafferton (22a High Street, Nafferton, Driffield, YO25 4JR). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at The Park Surgery?

Around 14,504 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.