GP surgery in Hadfield

The Smithy Surgery

4 Market Street, Hollingworth, Hyde, SK14 8LJ

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good3,859 patients

Scores 32 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 76% of patients say their experience is good and 63% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2019. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 32% of GP surgeries in England. 4th of 4 in Hadfield Based on 105 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 40

  • Easy to get through on the phone53
  • Easy to contact online15
  • Good experience of getting in touch24
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment58

Quality of care 24

  • Patients rate the surgery as good39
  • Patients got what they needed19
  • Doctors and nurses listen70
  • Patients trust the staff20
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done14
  • Meets NHS clinical targets5
  • Children vaccinated on time36

What patients say

105 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

63%

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 phone42%
Had their call answered straight away10%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away58%

The appointment

Were seen the same day18%
Waited more than a week44%
Were seen face to face90%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)63%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 63% 57% 65%
Easy to contact via website 41% 58% 21%
Easy to contact via NHS App 56% 54% 64%
Reception staff helpful 83% 85% 85%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 49% 31% 56%
Sees preferred clinician 40% 42% 39%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 72% 84% 86%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 94%
Good experience of contacting 66% 73% 70%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 50% 57% 61%
Waiting time was about right 74% 69% 62%
Remote appointment 10% 26% 8%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 91% 87% 91%
Treated with care and concern 91% 86% 95%
Considered mental wellbeing 83% 75% 89%
Had all the information needed 89% 92% 94%
Confidence and trust 89% 93% 98%
Involved in decisions 95% 92% 99%
Needs were met 86% 90% 94%
Overall
Overall experience good 76% 77% 78%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 84% 79% 87%
Supported by local services 75% 70% 80%
Discussed managing condition 53% 43% 43%
Agreed a care plan 37% 46% 54%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 105 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 18 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
4 Market Street, Hollingworth, Hyde, SK14 8LJ
Phone
01457 767123
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.gtdhealthcare.co.uk/thesmithysurgery
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Hyde PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
P89602 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Disabled car parking
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Step-free access throughout
  • Toilets
  • Wheelchair access at entrances and exits

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 27 February 2019

This rating is 7 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

3,859registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
82.2years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension18.1%15.2%
Diabetes6.7%7.9%
Asthma8.7%6.6%
COPD2.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.5%3.0%
Depression22.0%14.3%
Obesity14.2%13.9%
Smoking13.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4972%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6472%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)61%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)88%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target69%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target61%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check75%78%
Asthma: annual review57%66%

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Awburn House Medical Practice is 0.7 miles away, scores 98 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is The Smithy Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Smithy Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01457 767123.

How do patients rate The Smithy Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 76% of patients at The Smithy Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 63% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 32 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 Smithy Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Smithy Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 27 February 2019).

What are the opening times of The Smithy 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 18 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The Smithy Surgery?

Call 01457 767123 or visit its website, www.gtdhealthcare.co.uk/thesmithysurgery. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 4 Market Street, Hollingworth, Hyde, SK14 8LJ.

How many patients are registered at The Smithy Surgery?

Around 3,859 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Hyde 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.