GP surgery in Sheffield

Valley Medical Centre

Johnson Street, Stocksbridge, Sheffield, S36 1BX

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good9,461 patients

Scores 56 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 85% of patients say their experience is good and 60% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2017. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 56% of GP surgeries in England. 29th of 67 in Sheffield Based on 114 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 41

  • Easy to get through on the phone46
  • Easy to contact online65
  • Good experience of getting in touch57
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment16

Quality of care 74

  • Patients rate the surgery as good71
  • Patients got what they needed62
  • Doctors and nurses listen55
  • Patients trust the staff66
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done71
  • Meets NHS clinical targets66
  • Children vaccinated on time76

What patients say

114 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

59%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

85%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

-2

change since last year

2025: 87% · 2026: 85%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone59%
Had their call answered straight away9%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away81%

The appointment

Were seen the same day24%
Waited more than a week44%
Were seen face to face88%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)81%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 59% 57% 68%
Easy to contact via website 64% 58% 69%
Easy to contact via NHS App 78% 54% 73%
Reception staff helpful 82% 85% 87%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 43% 31% 30%
Sees preferred clinician 32% 42% 52%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 75% 84% 91%
Next steps within 2 days 94% 93% 91%
Good experience of contacting 78% 73% 76%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 73% 57% 80%
Waiting time was about right 58% 69% 72%
Remote appointment 12% 26% 18%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 89% 87% 90%
Treated with care and concern 87% 86% 90%
Considered mental wellbeing 71% 75% 68%
Had all the information needed 98% 92% 98%
Confidence and trust 95% 93% 94%
Involved in decisions 94% 92% 93%
Needs were met 93% 90% 92%
Overall
Overall experience good 85% 77% 87%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 76% 79% 83%
Supported by local services 77% 70% 75%
Discussed managing condition 42% 43% 28%
Agreed a care plan 32% 46% 47%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 114 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 29 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Johnson Street, Stocksbridge, Sheffield, S36 1BX
Phone
0114 321 7510
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.valleymedicalcentre.org.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Upper Don Valley PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C88092 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Autism training for staff
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bariatric equipment: weight support
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • Documents available in large print
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Off-site car parking nearby
  • Sign language interpreter available in-person
  • Sign language interpreter available online
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Step-free access throughout

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 21 July 2017

This rating is 9 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

9,461registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
82.5years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension20.2%15.2%
Diabetes8.9%7.9%
Asthma7.9%6.6%
COPD2.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.2%3.0%
Depression13.5%14.3%
Obesity17.0%13.9%
Smoking10.7%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4980%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6479%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)74%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)91%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target75%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target60%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check83%78%
Asthma: annual review72%66%

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Kingswell Surgery PMS Practice is 3.3 miles away, scores 83 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Valley Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Valley Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0114 321 7510.

How do patients rate Valley Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 85% of patients at Valley Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 60% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 56 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Valley Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Valley Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 21 July 2017).

What are the opening times of Valley 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 29 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Valley Medical Centre?

Call 0114 321 7510 or visit its website, www.valleymedicalcentre.org.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Johnson Street, Stocksbridge, Sheffield, S36 1BX.

How many patients are registered at Valley Medical Centre?

Around 9,461 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Upper Don Valley 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.