GP surgery in Rotherham

Thorpe Hesley Surgery

Sough Hall Road, Thorpe Hesley, Rotherham, S61 2QP

Taking on new patients5,898 patients

Scores 52 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 78% of patients say their experience is good and 77% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 52% of GP surgeries in England. 5th of 16 in Rotherham Based on 106 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 59

  • Easy to get through on the phone77
  • Easy to contact online28
  • Good experience of getting in touch52
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment52

Quality of care 40

  • Patients rate the surgery as good44
  • Patients got what they needed8
  • Doctors and nurses listen34
  • Patients trust the staff23
  • Inspection rating (Not rated)
  • Health checks and screening done95
  • Meets NHS clinical targets84
  • Children vaccinated on time70

What patients say

106 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

77%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

78%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

-12

change since last year

2025: 90% · 2026: 78%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone79%
Had their call answered straight away29%
Gave up or got no answer8%
Knew what would happen next straight away88%

The appointment

Were seen the same day12%
Waited more than a week32%
Were seen face to face75%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)24%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 77% 57% 86%
Easy to contact via website 48% 58% 44%
Easy to contact via NHS App 53% 54% 59%
Reception staff helpful 84% 85% 97%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 26% 31% 27%
Sees preferred clinician 45% 42% 59%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 82% 84% 96%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 100%
Good experience of contacting 76% 73% 92%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 71% 57% 75%
Waiting time was about right 72% 69% 84%
Remote appointment 25% 26% 23%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 85% 87% 93%
Treated with care and concern 85% 86% 88%
Considered mental wellbeing 77% 75% 74%
Had all the information needed 84% 92% 92%
Confidence and trust 90% 93% 95%
Involved in decisions 93% 92% 92%
Needs were met 82% 90% 90%
Overall
Overall experience good 78% 77% 90%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 83% 79% 83%
Supported by local services 47% 70% 72%
Discussed managing condition 47% 43% 44%
Agreed a care plan 21% 46% 45%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 106 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8:30am to 6pm
Tuesday8:30am to 6pm
Wednesday8am to noon
Thursday8:30am to 6pm
Friday8:30am to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 28 June 2012. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Sough Hall Road, Thorpe Hesley, Rotherham, S61 2QP
Phone
0114 257 0585
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Raven PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C87604 · NHS profile

Branch surgeries

Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.

Bellows Road Surgery
Bellows Road, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, S62 6NT · 01709 710150
Mechanic Institute
Friers Croft, Wentworth, Rotherham, S62 7TA

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • Wheelchair access

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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

5,898registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
81.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension17.8%15.2%
Diabetes7.5%7.9%
Asthma8.2%6.6%
COPD2.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.9%3.0%
Depression14.8%14.3%
Obesity10.8%13.9%
Smoking11.8%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4981%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6482%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)79%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)95%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target79%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target60%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check86%78%
Asthma: annual review83%66%

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Common questions

Is Thorpe Hesley Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Thorpe Hesley Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0114 257 0585.

How do patients rate Thorpe Hesley Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 78% of patients at Thorpe Hesley Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 77% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 52 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What are the opening times of Thorpe Hesley Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 6pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 6pm, Wednesday 8am to noon, Thursday 8:30am to 6pm, Friday 8:30am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 28 June 2012. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Thorpe Hesley Surgery?

Call 0114 257 0585. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Sough Hall Road, Thorpe Hesley, Rotherham, S61 2QP.

Does Thorpe Hesley Surgery have a branch surgery?

Yes. Thorpe Hesley Surgery also runs Bellows Road Surgery (Bellows Road, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, S62 6NT) and Mechanic Institute (Friers Croft, Wentworth, Rotherham, S62 7TA). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Thorpe Hesley Surgery?

Around 5,898 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Raven PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the South Yorkshire 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.