GP surgery in Melton
The Welby Practice
The Woll Surgery, Walford Close, Bottesford, Nottingham, NG13 0AN
Scores 10 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 56% of patients say their experience is good and 30% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). 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 10
- Easy to get through on the phone5
- Easy to contact online32
- Good experience of getting in touch11
- Did not wait too long for the appointment25
Quality of care 13
- Patients rate the surgery as good4
- Patients got what they needed19
- Doctors and nurses listen45
- Patients trust the staff15
- Inspection rating (Not rated)–
- Health checks and screening done48
- Meets NHS clinical targets69
- Children vaccinated on time82
What patients say
133 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
30%
find the phone easy
well below the England average (57%)
56%
say their experience is good
well below the England average (77%)
-16
change since last year
2025: 72% · 2026: 56%
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 | 30% | 57% | 36% |
| Easy to contact via website | 50% | 58% | 50% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 49% | 54% | 50% |
| Reception staff helpful | 78% | 85% | 81% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 21% | 31% | 17% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 14% | 42% | 14% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 83% | 84% | 92% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 94% | 93% | 93% |
| Good experience of contacting | 58% | 73% | 64% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 45% | 57% | 53% |
| Waiting time was about right | 62% | 69% | 66% |
| Remote appointment | 24% | 26% | 23% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 87% | 87% | 87% |
| Treated with care and concern | 87% | 86% | 87% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 63% | 75% | 61% |
| Had all the information needed | 85% | 92% | 90% |
| Confidence and trust | 88% | 93% | 90% |
| Involved in decisions | 90% | 92% | 88% |
| Needs were met | 86% | 90% | 91% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 56% | 77% | 72% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 78% | 79% | 92% |
| Supported by local services | 79% | 70% | 63% |
| Discussed managing condition | 45% | 43% | 42% |
| Agreed a care plan | 28% | 46% | 37% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 133 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
10 quick questions, one tap each, no sign-up. Your answers help the next person choosing a GP.
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 24 April 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- The Woll Surgery, Walford Close, Bottesford, Nottingham, NG13 0AN
- Phone
- 01949 842341
- Website
- www.thewelbypractice.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Grantham and Rural PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- C82076 · NHS profile
Branch surgeries
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- Bottesford Baptist Church
- Queen Street, Bottesford, Nottingham, NG13 0AH
- Swine Hill
- Harlaxton, Grantham, NG32 1HT · 01476 563881
- The New Surgery
- Bescaby Lane, Waltham on the Wolds, Melton Mowbray, LE14 4AB · 01664 464232
Access and facilities
- Braille translation service
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Induction loop
- Signing service
- Step-free access
- Text relay
- Wheelchair access
- Baby changing facility
- Baby changing facility
- Car parking
- Cycle parking
- Disabled parking
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
No inspection rating has been published for this surgery.
About the patients
NHS records for the people registered here
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 24.1% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 6.9% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.6% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 13.6% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 18.0% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 7.9% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 76% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 79% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 60% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 89% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 63% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 63% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 70% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 69% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Welby Practicethis surgery | – | 10 | 30% | 56% | Yes |
| Long Bennington Medical CentreNewark, NG23 5FR | 4.3 miles | 87 | 80% | 85% | Yes |
| Swingbridge SurgeryGrantham, NG31 7XT | 6.6 miles | 33 | 67% | 76% | Yes |
| East Bridgford Medical CentreNottingham, NG13 8NY | 6.8 miles | 97 | 92% | 92% | Yes |
| Vine Street SurgeryGrantham, NG31 6RQ | 7.0 miles | 84 | 69% | 85% | Yes |
| St. Peters Hill SurgeryGrantham, NG31 6QA | 7.2 miles | 19 | 51% | 66% | Yes |
| St. Johns Medical CentreGrantham, NG31 6HR | 7.3 miles | 35 | 70% | 70% | Yes |
| Belvoir Health GroupNottingham, NG12 3BU | 7.6 miles | 30 | 32% | 72% | Yes |
| Balderton Primary Care CentreNewark, NG24 3HJ | 7.7 miles | 6 | 32% | 60% | Yes |
| The Harrowby Lane SurgeryGrantham, NG31 9NS | 8.0 miles | 70 | 61% | 84% | Yes |
Long Bennington Medical Centre is 4.3 miles away, scores 87 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is The Welby Practice taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Welby Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01949 842341.
How do patients rate The Welby Practice?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 56% of patients at The Welby Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 30% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 10 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What are the opening times of The Welby Practice?
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 24 April 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact The Welby Practice?
Call 01949 842341 or visit its website, www.thewelbypractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is The Woll Surgery, Walford Close, Bottesford, Nottingham, NG13 0AN.
Does The Welby Practice have a branch surgery?
Yes. The Welby Practice also runs Bottesford Baptist Church (Queen Street, Bottesford, Nottingham, NG13 0AH) and Swine Hill (Harlaxton, Grantham, NG32 1HT) and The New Surgery (Bescaby Lane, Waltham on the Wolds, Melton Mowbray, LE14 4AB). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at The Welby Practice?
Around 6,929 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Grantham and Rural PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Lincolnshire 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.