GP surgery in Carlton

Trentside Medical Group

Trentside Medical Centre, Knight Street, Netherfield, Nottingham, NG4 2FN

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good18,874 patients

Scores 6 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 65% of patients say their experience is good and 32% 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 6% of GP surgeries in England. 6th of 6 in Carlton Based on 112 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 phone7
  • Easy to contact online12
  • Good experience of getting in touch4
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment4

Quality of care 15

  • Patients rate the surgery as good11
  • Patients got what they needed52
  • Doctors and nurses listen20
  • Patients trust the staff5
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done25
  • Meets NHS clinical targets18
  • Children vaccinated on time66

What patients say

112 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

32%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

65%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

+6

change since last year

2025: 58% · 2026: 65%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone53%
Had their call answered straight away6%
Gave up or got no answer8%
Knew what would happen next straight away65%

The appointment

Were seen the same day25%
Waited more than a week37%
Were seen face to face66%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)52%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 32% 57% 29%
Easy to contact via website 39% 58% 16%
Easy to contact via NHS App 35% 54% 39%
Reception staff helpful 77% 85% 66%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 27% 31% 20%
Sees preferred clinician 21% 42% 24%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 75% 84% 64%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 50% 73% 57%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 35% 57% 41%
Waiting time was about right 45% 69% 57%
Remote appointment 34% 26% 14%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 82% 87% 75%
Treated with care and concern 84% 86% 75%
Considered mental wellbeing 74% 75% 63%
Had all the information needed 86% 92% 89%
Confidence and trust 84% 93% 82%
Involved in decisions 82% 92% 78%
Needs were met 91% 90% 78%
Overall
Overall experience good 65% 77% 58%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 77% 79% 85%
Supported by local services 70% 70% 64%
Discussed managing condition 42% 43% 38%
Agreed a care plan 52% 46% 70%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 112 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday7am to 6:30pm
Tuesday7am to 6:30pm
Wednesday7am to 6:30pm
Thursday7:30am to 6:30pm
Friday7:30am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 24 November 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Trentside Medical Centre, Knight Street, Netherfield, Nottingham, NG4 2FN
Phone
0115 940 3775
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.trentsidemc.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Synergy Health PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C84010 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

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

Carlton Hill Site
428 Carlton Hill, Carlton, Nottingham, NG4 1JA

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 18 April 2016

This rating is 10 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

18,874registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
81.6years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension14.8%15.2%
Diabetes7.3%7.9%
Asthma7.0%6.6%
COPD1.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.9%3.0%
Depression14.1%14.3%
Obesity15.1%13.9%
Smoking17.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4976%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6480%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)57%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)87%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target63%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target53%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check69%78%
Asthma: annual review60%66%

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Jubilee Park Medical Partnership is 0.5 miles away, scores 16 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Trentside Medical Group taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Trentside Medical Group was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0115 940 3775.

How do patients rate Trentside Medical Group?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 65% of patients at Trentside Medical Group said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 32% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 6 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Trentside Medical Group?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Trentside Medical Group as Good at its last published inspection (report published 18 April 2016).

What are the opening times of Trentside Medical Group?

Reception is open Monday 7am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 7am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 7am to 6:30pm, Thursday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Friday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 24 November 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Trentside Medical Group?

Call 0115 940 3775 or visit its website, www.trentsidemc.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Trentside Medical Centre, Knight Street, Netherfield, Nottingham, NG4 2FN.

Does Trentside Medical Group have a branch surgery?

Yes. Trentside Medical Group also runs Carlton Hill Site (428 Carlton Hill, Carlton, Nottingham, NG4 1JA). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Trentside Medical Group?

Around 18,874 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Synergy Health 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.