GP surgery in Wakefield
Trinity Medical Centre
Thornhill Street, Wakefield, WF1 1PG
Scores 19 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 65% 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.
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 26
- Easy to get through on the phone39
- Easy to contact online65
- Good experience of getting in touch24
- Did not wait too long for the appointment17
Quality of care 14
- Patients rate the surgery as good12
- Patients got what they needed13
- Doctors and nurses listen39
- Patients trust the staff31
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done28
- Meets NHS clinical targets46
- Children vaccinated on time36
What patients say
104 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
56%
find the phone easy
about the England average (57%)
65%
say their experience is good
well below the England average (77%)
-9
change since last year
2025: 74% · 2026: 65%
Getting in touch
The appointment
All survey questions, compared with England
| What patients said | This surgery | England | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting in touch | |||
| Easy to get through by phone | 56% | 57% | 50% |
| Easy to contact via website | 64% | 58% | 64% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 65% | 54% | 66% |
| Reception staff helpful | 91% | 85% | 85% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 24% | 31% | 28% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 35% | 42% | 30% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 87% | 84% | 79% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 71% | 93% | 94% |
| Good experience of contacting | 66% | 73% | 74% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 31% | 57% | 49% |
| Waiting time was about right | 58% | 69% | 59% |
| Remote appointment | 34% | 26% | 38% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 86% | 87% | 86% |
| Treated with care and concern | 89% | 86% | 86% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 75% | 75% | 79% |
| Had all the information needed | 95% | 92% | 91% |
| Confidence and trust | 91% | 93% | 93% |
| Involved in decisions | 85% | 92% | 87% |
| Needs were met | 84% | 90% | 86% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 65% | 77% | 74% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 76% | 79% | 73% |
| Supported by local services | 59% | 70% | 63% |
| Discussed managing condition | 29% | 43% | 45% |
| Agreed a care plan | 45% | 46% | 48% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 104 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.
What patients tell us
From people who use this surgery. Official data cannot tell you these things.
Tell us about this surgery
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1 of 10Last time you needed a routine appointment, how long did you wait?
2 of 10When you last phoned, how long did it take to get through?
3 of 10How did you book your last appointment?
4 of 10Can you usually see the same GP?
5 of 10Was your last appointment on time?
6 of 10Are the reception staff helpful?
7 of 10Did the doctor or nurse listen to you?
8 of 10How easy is it to get a repeat prescription?
9 of 10Is parking easy?
10 of 10Would you recommend this surgery?
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Opening times and contact
| 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 |
Confirmed by the surgery on 23 August 2023. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Thornhill Street, Wakefield, WF1 1PG
- Phone
- 01924 784101
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.tmcwakefield.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Trinity Health Group PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- B87017 · NHS profile
Branch surgery
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- Sandal Castle Medical Centre
- Asdale Road, Sandal, Wakefield, WF2 7JE
Access and facilities
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Induction loop
- Step-free access
- Wheelchair access
- Baby changing facility
- Baby changing facility
- Car parking
- Cycle parking
- Disabled parking
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
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
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 14.3% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 7.8% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 2.8% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 15.3% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 15.6% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 18.8% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 57% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 66% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 71% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 79% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 73% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 53% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 77% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 70% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Medical Centrethis surgery | – | 19 | 56% | 65% | Yes |
| Warrengate Medical CentreWakefield, WF1 4PR | 0.2 miles | 91 | 80% | 86% | Yes |
| Lcd Wakefield WicWakefield, WF1 2SN | 0.4 miles | – | – | – | – |
| Maybush Medical CentreWakefield, WF1 5PN | 0.7 miles | 54 | 63% | 75% | Yes |
| New Southgate SurgeryWakefield, WF1 3JQ | 1.0 miles | 33 | 45% | 75% | Yes |
| HomesteadWakefield, WF2 9PE | 1.0 miles | 58 | 72% | 77% | Yes |
| AlverthorpeWakefield, WF2 0DP | 1.0 miles | 29 | 67% | 64% | Yes |
| Eastmoor Health CentreWakefield, WF1 4SD | 1.0 miles | 62 | 74% | 74% | Yes |
| Lupset Health CentreWakefield, WF2 8FE | 1.3 miles | 30 | 33% | 77% | Yes |
| Outwood Park Medical CentreWakefield, WF1 2PE | 2.3 miles | 72 | 80% | 90% | Yes |
Warrengate Medical Centre is 0.2 miles away, scores 91 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Trinity Medical Centre taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Trinity Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01924 784101.
How do patients rate Trinity Medical Centre?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 65% of patients at Trinity Medical Centre 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 19 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Trinity Medical Centre?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Trinity Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 17 July 2025).
What are the opening times of Trinity Medical Centre?
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 23 August 2023. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Trinity Medical Centre?
Call 01924 784101 or visit its website, www.tmcwakefield.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Thornhill Street, Wakefield, WF1 1PG.
Does Trinity Medical Centre have a branch surgery?
Yes. Trinity Medical Centre also runs Sandal Castle Medical Centre (Asdale Road, Sandal, Wakefield, WF2 7JE). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at Trinity Medical Centre?
Around 27,752 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Trinity Health Group 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.