GP surgery in Derby

Vernon Street Medical Centre

13 Vernon Street, Derby, DE1 1FW

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good11,775 patients

Scores 45 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 80% of patients say their experience is good and 55% 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.

Average Scores higher than 45% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 12 in Derby Based on 131 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 40

  • Easy to get through on the phone38
  • Easy to contact online24
  • Good experience of getting in touch49
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment44

Quality of care 52

  • Patients rate the surgery as good54
  • Patients got what they needed64
  • Doctors and nurses listen30
  • Patients trust the staff24
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done68
  • Meets NHS clinical targets96
  • Children vaccinated on time25

What patients say

131 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

55%

find the phone easy

about the England average (57%)

80%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+1

change since last year

2025: 79% · 2026: 80%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone79%
Had their call answered straight away8%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away65%

The appointment

Were seen the same day30%
Waited more than a week14%
Were seen face to face78%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)69%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 55% 57% 58%
Easy to contact via website 46% 58% 65%
Easy to contact via NHS App 52% 54% 53%
Reception staff helpful 84% 85% 87%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 24% 31% 28%
Sees preferred clinician 16% 42% 19%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 79% 84% 88%
Next steps within 2 days 98% 93% 94%
Good experience of contacting 75% 73% 69%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 44% 57% 54%
Waiting time was about right 70% 69% 84%
Remote appointment 22% 26% 29%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 84% 87% 85%
Treated with care and concern 82% 86% 82%
Considered mental wellbeing 69% 75% 77%
Had all the information needed 93% 92% 90%
Confidence and trust 90% 93% 94%
Involved in decisions 89% 92% 91%
Needs were met 93% 90% 93%
Overall
Overall experience good 80% 77% 79%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 65% 79% 80%
Supported by local services 73% 70% 71%
Discussed managing condition 39% 43% 52%
Agreed a care plan 25% 46% 57%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 131 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 1 April 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
13 Vernon Street, Derby, DE1 1FW
Phone
01332 332812
Website
www.vernonstreetandthelanes.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Greater Derby PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C81007 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

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

The Lanes Medical Centre
147 Normanton Lane, Littleover, Derby, DE23 6LF

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Text relay
  • 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

Good

overall, from the inspection published 15 September 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

11,775registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
81.4years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension14.4%15.2%
Diabetes7.3%7.9%
Asthma7.3%6.6%
COPD1.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.7%3.0%
Depression15.3%14.3%
Obesity13.7%13.9%
Smoking15.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4979%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6472%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)71%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)85%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target78%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target51%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check82%78%
Asthma: annual review80%66%

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Brook Medical Centre is 0.6 miles away, scores 65 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Vernon Street Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Vernon Street Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01332 332812.

How do patients rate Vernon Street Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 80% of patients at Vernon Street Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 55% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 45 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Vernon Street Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Vernon Street Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 15 September 2016).

What are the opening times of Vernon Street 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 1 April 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Vernon Street Medical Centre?

Call 01332 332812 or visit its website, www.vernonstreetandthelanes.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 13 Vernon Street, Derby, DE1 1FW.

Does Vernon Street Medical Centre have a branch surgery?

Yes. Vernon Street Medical Centre also runs The Lanes Medical Centre (147 Normanton Lane, Littleover, Derby, DE23 6LF). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Vernon Street Medical Centre?

Around 11,775 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Greater Derby PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Derby and Derbyshire 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.