GP surgery in Nottingham

The Windmill Practice

Beaumont Street, Nottingham, NG2 4PJ

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good11,392 patients

Scores 2 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 62% of patients say their experience is good and 25% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2016. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 2% of GP surgeries in England. 28th of 29 in Nottingham Based on 97 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 2

  • Easy to get through on the phone2
  • Easy to contact online1
  • Good experience of getting in touch9
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment7

Quality of care 4

  • Patients rate the surgery as good8
  • Patients got what they needed9
  • Doctors and nurses listen9
  • Patients trust the staff5
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done37
  • Meets NHS clinical targets17
  • Children vaccinated on time13

What patients say

97 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

25%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

62%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

+6

change since last year

2025: 56% · 2026: 62%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone63%
Had their call answered straight away4%
Gave up or got no answer3%
Knew what would happen next straight away64%

The appointment

Were seen the same day21%
Waited more than a week33%
Were seen face to face86%
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 25% 57% 18%
Easy to contact via website 19% 58% 43%
Easy to contact via NHS App 40% 54% 50%
Reception staff helpful 64% 85% 65%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 23% 31% 31%
Sees preferred clinician 39% 42% 17%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 57% 84% 51%
Next steps within 2 days 86% 93% 84%
Good experience of contacting 57% 73% 38%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 27% 57% 38%
Waiting time was about right 50% 69% 53%
Remote appointment 14% 26% 17%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 78% 87% 79%
Treated with care and concern 77% 86% 84%
Considered mental wellbeing 60% 75% 78%
Had all the information needed 86% 92% 90%
Confidence and trust 84% 93% 90%
Involved in decisions 93% 92% 82%
Needs were met 82% 90% 80%
Overall
Overall experience good 62% 77% 56%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 58% 79% 64%
Supported by local services 54% 70% 52%
Discussed managing condition 43% 43% 37%
Agreed a care plan 51% 46% 31%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 97 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday7:30am to 6pm
Tuesday7:30am to 6pm
Wednesday7:30am to 6pm
Thursday7:30am to 6pm
Friday7:30am to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 13 November 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Beaumont Street, Nottingham, NG2 4PJ
Phone
0115 883 8660
Email
[email protected]
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
C84683 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 3 August 2016

This rating is 10 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

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?Outstanding

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

11,392registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
79.5years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension10.9%15.2%
Diabetes7.0%7.9%
Asthma6.5%6.6%
COPD1.9%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.0%3.0%
Depression14.3%14.3%
Obesity14.6%13.9%
Smoking22.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4971%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6478%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)69%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target74%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target49%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check73%78%
Asthma: annual review67%66%

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The Family Medical Centre is 0.5 miles away, scores 18 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is The Windmill Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Windmill Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0115 883 8660.

How do patients rate The Windmill Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 62% of patients at The Windmill Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 25% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 2 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for The Windmill Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Windmill Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 3 August 2016).

What are the opening times of The Windmill Practice?

Reception is open Monday 7:30am to 6pm, Tuesday 7:30am to 6pm, Wednesday 7:30am to 6pm, Thursday 7:30am to 6pm, Friday 7:30am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 13 November 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The Windmill Practice?

Call 0115 883 8660. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Beaumont Street, Nottingham, NG2 4PJ.

How many patients are registered at The Windmill Practice?

Around 11,392 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.