GP surgery in Lenton
The Univ of Nottingham Health Serv
Cripps Health Centre, University Park, Nottingham, NG7 2QW
Scores 96 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 89% of patients say their experience is good and 86% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Outstanding in 2019. It is taking on new patients.
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 96
- Easy to get through on the phone90
- Easy to contact online76
- Good experience of getting in touch97
- Did not wait too long for the appointment92
Quality of care 95
- Patients rate the surgery as good84
- Patients got what they needed98
- Doctors and nurses listen99
- Patients trust the staff83
- Inspection rating (Outstanding)98
- Health checks and screening done6
- Meets NHS clinical targets74
- Children vaccinated on time79
What patients say
75 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
86%
find the phone easy
well above the England average (57%)
89%
say their experience is good
well above the England average (77%)
-1
change since last year
2025: 90% · 2026: 89%
Getting in touch
The appointment
All survey questions, compared with England
| What patients said | This surgery | England | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting in touch | |||
| Easy to get through by phone | 86% | 57% | 81% |
| Easy to contact via website | 69% | 58% | 59% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 84% | 54% | 80% |
| Reception staff helpful | 96% | 85% | 91% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 24% | 31% | 36% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 80% | 42% | 86% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 91% | 84% | 95% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 99% | 93% | 95% |
| Good experience of contacting | 95% | 73% | 94% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 93% | 57% | 92% |
| Waiting time was about right | 89% | 69% | 70% |
| Remote appointment | 15% | 26% | 12% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 99% | 87% | 93% |
| Treated with care and concern | 96% | 86% | 98% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 84% | 75% | 96% |
| Had all the information needed | 97% | 92% | 100% |
| Confidence and trust | 97% | 93% | 98% |
| Involved in decisions | 100% | 92% | 97% |
| Needs were met | 99% | 90% | 98% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 89% | 77% | 90% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 89% | 79% | 77% |
| Supported by local services | 92% | 70% | 75% |
| Discussed managing condition | 53% | 43% | 57% |
| Agreed a care plan | 58% | 46% | 64% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 75 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.
What patients tell us
From people who use this surgery. Official data cannot tell you these things.
Tell us about this surgery
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1 of 10Last time you needed a routine appointment, how long did you wait?
2 of 10When you last phoned, how long did it take to get through?
3 of 10How did you book your last appointment?
4 of 10Can you usually see the same GP?
5 of 10Was your last appointment on time?
6 of 10Are the reception staff helpful?
7 of 10Did the doctor or nurse listen to you?
8 of 10How easy is it to get a repeat prescription?
9 of 10Is parking easy?
10 of 10Would you recommend this surgery?
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Opening times and contact
| 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 |
Confirmed by the surgery on 8 January 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Cripps Health Centre, University Park, Nottingham, NG7 2QW
- Phone
- 0115 822 7979
- Website
- www.unhs.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Unity (Nottingham) PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- C84023 · NHS profile
Access and facilities
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Induction loop
- Signing service
- Step-free access
- Text relay
- Wheelchair access
- Baby changing facility
- Children’s play area
- Parent and baby room
- Parent and child parking
- Pram park
- Baby changing facility
- Car parking
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
Outstanding
overall, from the inspection published 10 June 2019
This rating is 7 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.
The five questions inspectors ask
| Is it safe? | Good |
| Is it effective? | Good |
| Is it caring? | Good |
| Is it responsive? | Outstanding |
| Is it well-led? | Outstanding |
About the patients
NHS records for the people registered here
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 1.4% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 0.6% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 3.0% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 8.6% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 4.3% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 5.5% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 40% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 76% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 64% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 85% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 76% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 55% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 60% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 61% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Univ of Nottingham Health Servthis surgery | – | 96 | 86% | 89% | Yes |
| Wollaton Park Medical CentreNottingham, NG8 1FG | 0.8 miles | 25 | 45% | 73% | Yes |
| Derby Road Health CentreNottingham, NG7 2DW | 1.0 miles | 13 | 38% | 77% | Yes |
| Abbey Medical CentreNottingham, NG9 2QP | 1.2 miles | 74 | 77% | 80% | Yes |
| The Oaks Medical CentreNottingham, NG9 2NY | 1.3 miles | 92 | 81% | 90% | Yes |
| Jrb Healthcare Beechdale SurgeryNottingham, NG8 3LF | 1.3 miles | 63 | 73% | 79% | Yes |
| The Manor SurgeryNottingham, NG9 1GA | 1.5 miles | 74 | 69% | 83% | Yes |
| Deer Park Family Medical PracticeNottingham, NG8 2GR | 1.5 miles | 37 | 55% | 77% | Yes |
| Radford Medical Practice (Kaur)Nottingham, NG7 3GW | 1.5 miles | 30 | 70% | 74% | Yes |
| St. Luke's SurgeryNottingham, NG7 3GW | 1.5 miles | 25 | 49% | 77% | Yes |
Common questions
Is The Univ of Nottingham Health Serv taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Univ of Nottingham Health Serv was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0115 822 7979.
How do patients rate The Univ of Nottingham Health Serv?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 89% of patients at The Univ of Nottingham Health Serv said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 86% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 96 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for The Univ of Nottingham Health Serv?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Univ of Nottingham Health Serv as Outstanding at its last published inspection (report published 10 June 2019).
What are the opening times of The Univ of Nottingham Health Serv?
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 8 January 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact The Univ of Nottingham Health Serv?
Call 0115 822 7979 or visit its website, www.unhs.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Cripps Health Centre, University Park, Nottingham, NG7 2QW.
How many patients are registered at The Univ of Nottingham Health Serv?
Around 41,018 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Unity (Nottingham) 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.