GP surgery in Calderdale

Todmorden Group Practice

Lower George Street, Todmorden, OL14 5RN

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good16,209 patients

Scores 35 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 70% of patients say their experience is good and 47% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2018. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 35% of GP surgeries in England. 4th of 5 in Calderdale Based on 113 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 30

  • Easy to get through on the phone24
  • Easy to contact online9
  • Good experience of getting in touch22
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment65

Quality of care 44

  • Patients rate the surgery as good22
  • Patients got what they needed43
  • Doctors and nurses listen73
  • Patients trust the staff84
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done85
  • Meets NHS clinical targets11
  • Children vaccinated on time27

What patients say

113 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

47%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

70%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

-1

change since last year

2025: 71% · 2026: 70%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone57%
Had their call answered straight away8%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away65%

The appointment

Were seen the same day19%
Waited more than a week26%
Were seen face to face84%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)57%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 47% 57% 45%
Easy to contact via website 36% 58% 24%
Easy to contact via NHS App 41% 54% 25%
Reception staff helpful 87% 85% 84%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 24% 31% 17%
Sees preferred clinician 16% 42% 15%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 84% 84% 88%
Next steps within 2 days 91% 93% 93%
Good experience of contacting 65% 73% 65%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 65% 57% 53%
Waiting time was about right 76% 69% 72%
Remote appointment 15% 26% 16%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 92% 87% 84%
Treated with care and concern 87% 86% 86%
Considered mental wellbeing 71% 75% 66%
Had all the information needed 90% 92% 96%
Confidence and trust 98% 93% 93%
Involved in decisions 93% 92% 97%
Needs were met 90% 90% 88%
Overall
Overall experience good 70% 77% 71%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 76% 79% 81%
Supported by local services 67% 70% 67%
Discussed managing condition 38% 43% 37%
Agreed a care plan 47% 46% 33%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 113 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6:30pm
Tuesday8am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 5 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Lower George Street, Todmorden, OL14 5RN
Phone
01706 811100
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Upper Calder Valley PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
B84006 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Parent and baby room
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 14 August 2018

This rating is 8 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

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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

16,209registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
81.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension17.2%15.2%
Diabetes9.0%7.9%
Asthma8.8%6.6%
COPD3.1%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.5%3.0%
Depression18.3%14.3%
Obesity15.1%13.9%
Smoking15.7%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4977%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6477%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)73%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target78%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target68%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check73%78%
Asthma: annual review74%66%

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Hebden Bridge Group Practice is 3.9 miles away, scores 85 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Todmorden Group Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Todmorden Group Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01706 811100.

How do patients rate Todmorden Group Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 70% of patients at Todmorden Group Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 47% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 35 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Todmorden Group Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Todmorden Group Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 14 August 2018).

What are the opening times of Todmorden Group 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 5 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Todmorden Group Practice?

Call 01706 811100. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Lower George Street, Todmorden, OL14 5RN.

How many patients are registered at Todmorden Group Practice?

Around 16,209 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Upper Calder Valley PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the West 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.