GP surgery in St Ann's

The Wellspring Surgery

St. Anns Valley Centre, 2 Livingstone Road, Nottingham, NG3 3GG

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good10,947 patients

Scores 42 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 74% of patients say their experience is good and 56% 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.

Average Scores higher than 42% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 3 in St Ann's Based on 98 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 56

  • Easy to get through on the phone40
  • Easy to contact online30
  • Good experience of getting in touch59
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment73

Quality of care 27

  • Patients rate the surgery as good33
  • Patients got what they needed43
  • Doctors and nurses listen45
  • Patients trust the staff39
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done24
  • Meets NHS clinical targets11
  • Children vaccinated on time8

What patients say

98 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

56%

find the phone easy

about the England average (57%)

74%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

+4

change since last year

2025: 70% · 2026: 74%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone54%
Had their call answered straight away25%
Gave up or got no answer6%
Knew what would happen next straight away47%

The appointment

Were seen the same day44%
Waited more than a week16%
Were seen face to face60%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)53%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 56% 57% 62%
Easy to contact via website 49% 58% 52%
Easy to contact via NHS App 59% 54% 49%
Reception staff helpful 89% 85% 80%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 28% 31% 20%
Sees preferred clinician 24% 42% 23%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 78% 84% 76%
Next steps within 2 days 94% 93% 94%
Good experience of contacting 78% 73% 74%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 51% 57% 41%
Waiting time was about right 79% 69% 61%
Remote appointment 40% 26% 37%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 87% 87% 87%
Treated with care and concern 85% 86% 80%
Considered mental wellbeing 81% 75% 79%
Had all the information needed 93% 92% 90%
Confidence and trust 92% 93% 91%
Involved in decisions 92% 92% 85%
Needs were met 90% 90% 81%
Overall
Overall experience good 74% 77% 70%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 67% 79% 57%
Supported by local services 79% 70% 67%
Discussed managing condition 57% 43% 51%
Agreed a care plan 38% 46% 53%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 98 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8:30am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm
Tuesday8:30am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm
Wednesday8:30am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm
Thursday8:30am to 1pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm
Friday8:30am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 17 June 2021. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
St. Anns Valley Centre, 2 Livingstone Road, Nottingham, NG3 3GG
Phone
0115 950 5907
Website
www.wellspringsurgerynottingham.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Nottingham City East PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C84072 · NHS profile

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 3 December 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

10,947registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
78.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension11.9%15.2%
Diabetes7.7%7.9%
Asthma4.3%6.6%
COPD1.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.8%3.0%
Depression12.0%14.3%
Obesity11.1%13.9%
Smoking21.7%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4961%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6471%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)61%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)83%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target69%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target51%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check80%78%
Asthma: annual review71%66%

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Sherrington Park Medical Practice is 1.0 miles away, scores 86 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is The Wellspring Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Wellspring Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0115 950 5907.

How do patients rate The Wellspring Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 74% of patients at The Wellspring Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 56% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 42 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for The Wellspring Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Wellspring Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 3 December 2025).

What are the opening times of The Wellspring Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm, Thursday 8:30am to 1pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm, Friday 8:30am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 17 June 2021. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The Wellspring Surgery?

Call 0115 950 5907 or visit its website, www.wellspringsurgerynottingham.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is St. Anns Valley Centre, 2 Livingstone Road, Nottingham, NG3 3GG.

How many patients are registered at The Wellspring Surgery?

Around 10,947 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Nottingham City East 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.