GP surgery in Rushcliffe

The Ruddington Medical Centre

Church Street, Ruddington, Nottingham, NG11 6HD

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good7,600 patients

Scores 79 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 87% of patients say their experience is good and 72% 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.

Good Scores higher than 79% of GP surgeries in England. 4th of 5 in Rushcliffe Based on 107 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 72

  • Easy to get through on the phone70
  • Easy to contact online62
  • Good experience of getting in touch81
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment55

Quality of care 84

  • Patients rate the surgery as good77
  • Patients got what they needed40
  • Doctors and nurses listen88
  • Patients trust the staff77
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done92
  • Meets NHS clinical targets94
  • Children vaccinated on time88

What patients say

107 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

72%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

87%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+5

change since last year

2025: 82% · 2026: 87%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone30%
Had their call answered straight away30%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away54%

The appointment

Were seen the same day33%
Waited more than a week26%
Were seen face to face88%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)77%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 72% 57% 73%
Easy to contact via website 63% 58% 66%
Easy to contact via NHS App 54% 54% 59%
Reception staff helpful 93% 85% 91%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 22% 31% 26%
Sees preferred clinician 51% 42% 26%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 86% 84% 96%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 86% 73% 81%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 64% 57% 65%
Waiting time was about right 73% 69% 74%
Remote appointment 12% 26% 13%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 95% 87% 90%
Treated with care and concern 96% 86% 91%
Considered mental wellbeing 81% 75% 73%
Had all the information needed 90% 92% 94%
Confidence and trust 97% 93% 94%
Involved in decisions 95% 92% 94%
Needs were met 90% 90% 92%
Overall
Overall experience good 87% 77% 82%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 86% 79% 81%
Supported by local services 70% 70% 69%
Discussed managing condition 51% 43% 51%
Agreed a care plan 45% 46% 42%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 107 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 6 December 2018. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Church Street, Ruddington, Nottingham, NG11 6HD
Phone
0115 921 1144
Website
www.theruddingtonmedicalcentre.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Rushcliffe PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C84028 · NHS profile

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 21 February 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

7,600registered patients
Among the best offhow well off the local area is
83.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension16.4%15.2%
Diabetes6.3%7.9%
Asthma6.1%6.6%
COPD1.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.0%3.0%
Depression14.1%14.3%
Obesity14.2%13.9%
Smoking8.7%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4983%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6488%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)66%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)92%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target71%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target65%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check85%78%
Asthma: annual review78%66%

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Castle Healthcare Practice is 2.7 miles away, scores 95 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is The Ruddington Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Ruddington Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0115 921 1144.

How do patients rate The Ruddington Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 87% of patients at The Ruddington Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 72% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 79 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 Ruddington Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Ruddington Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 21 February 2025).

What are the opening times of The Ruddington 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 6 December 2018. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The Ruddington Medical Centre?

Call 0115 921 1144 or visit its website, www.theruddingtonmedicalcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Church Street, Ruddington, Nottingham, NG11 6HD.

How many patients are registered at The Ruddington Medical Centre?

Around 7,600 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Rushcliffe PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire 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.