GP surgery in Rushcliffe
Village Health Group
East Leake Health Centre, Gotham Road, East Leake, Loughborough, LE12 6JG
Scores 88 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 87% of patients say their experience is good and 62% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Outstanding in 2018. 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 75
- Easy to get through on the phone51
- Easy to contact online95
- Good experience of getting in touch64
- Did not wait too long for the appointment87
Quality of care 96
- Patients rate the surgery as good76
- Patients got what they needed81
- Doctors and nurses listen68
- Patients trust the staff94
- Inspection rating (Outstanding)98
- Health checks and screening done75
- Meets NHS clinical targets87
- Children vaccinated on time90
What patients say
118 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
62%
find the phone easy
above the England average (57%)
87%
say their experience is good
well above the England average (77%)
+1
change since last year
2025: 86% · 2026: 87%
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 | 62% | 57% | 69% |
| Easy to contact via website | 83% | 58% | 78% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 61% | 54% | 69% |
| Reception staff helpful | 84% | 85% | 91% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 23% | 31% | 21% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 21% | 42% | 36% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 88% | 84% | 84% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 94% | 93% | 93% |
| Good experience of contacting | 80% | 73% | 86% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 52% | 57% | 62% |
| Waiting time was about right | 86% | 69% | 81% |
| Remote appointment | 30% | 26% | 19% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 91% | 87% | 97% |
| Treated with care and concern | 89% | 86% | 96% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 77% | 75% | 88% |
| Had all the information needed | 95% | 92% | 97% |
| Confidence and trust | 99% | 93% | 98% |
| Involved in decisions | 97% | 92% | 95% |
| Needs were met | 95% | 90% | 93% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 87% | 77% | 86% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 87% | 79% | 81% |
| Supported by local services | 76% | 70% | 78% |
| Discussed managing condition | 39% | 43% | 52% |
| Agreed a care plan | 64% | 46% | 32% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 118 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 13 January 2023. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- East Leake Health Centre, Gotham Road, East Leake, Loughborough, LE12 6JG
- Phone
- 01509 852181
- [email protected]
- Website
- villagehealthgroup.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Rushcliffe PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- C84005 · NHS profile
Branch surgeries
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- Village Health Group Keyworth Surgery
- Bunny Lane, Keyworth, Nottingham, NG12 5JU
- Church House Surgery
- Shaw Street, Ruddington, Nottingham, NG11 6HF
- Sutton Bonnington Surgery
- 45 Orchard Close, Sutton Bonington, Loughborough, LE12 5NF
Access and facilities
- Accessible toilets
- Audio-descriptive for appointment announcements
- Baby-changing facilities
- Bus stop nearby
- Disability awareness and equality training for staff
- Disabled car parking
- Documents available in Braille
- Documents available in large print
- Free NHS WiFi
- Free on-site car parking
- High-back waiting room chairs
- Off-site car parking nearby
- Paid on-site car parking
- Sign language interpreter available online
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
Outstanding
overall, from the inspection published 18 May 2018
This rating is 8 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.
The five questions inspectors ask
| Is it safe? | Good |
| Is it effective? | Outstanding |
| Is it caring? | Good |
| Is it responsive? | Outstanding |
| Is it well-led? | Outstanding |
About the patients
NHS records for the people registered here
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 16.9% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 6.3% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.3% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 11.2% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 13.1% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 7.8% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 81% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 83% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 69% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 88% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 73% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 62% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 83% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 73% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village Health Groupthis surgery | – | 88 | 62% | 87% | Yes |
| The Ruddington Medical CentreNottingham, NG11 6HD | 4.1 miles | 79 | 72% | 87% | Yes |
| Orchard SurgeryDerby, DE74 2EL | 4.2 miles | 99 | 97% | 98% | Yes |
| Bridge Street Medical PracticeLoughborough, LE11 1NQ | 4.3 miles | 22 | 36% | 75% | Yes |
| Woodbrook Medical CentreLoughborough, LE11 1NH | 4.3 miles | 4 | 30% | 66% | Yes |
| Pinfold Medical PracticeLoughborough, LE11 1DQ | 4.5 miles | 11 | 33% | 72% | Yes |
| Charnwood Medical GroupLoughborough, LE11 5DX | 4.5 miles | 15 | 46% | 74% | Yes |
| Park View SurgeryLoughborough, LE11 2AG | 4.6 miles | 68 | 45% | 90% | Yes |
| Dishley Grange Medical PracticeLoughborough, LE11 4RZ | 4.6 miles | 0 | 20% | 43% | Yes |
| Clifton Medical PracticeNottingham, NG11 8EW | 4.8 miles | 57 | 54% | 83% | Yes |
Orchard Surgery is 4.2 miles away, scores 99 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Village Health Group taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Village Health Group was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01509 852181.
How do patients rate Village Health Group?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 87% of patients at Village Health Group said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 62% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 88 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Village Health Group?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Village Health Group as Outstanding at its last published inspection (report published 18 May 2018).
What are the opening times of Village Health Group?
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 13 January 2023. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Village Health Group?
Call 01509 852181 or visit its website, villagehealthgroup.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is East Leake Health Centre, Gotham Road, East Leake, Loughborough, LE12 6JG.
Does Village Health Group have a branch surgery?
Yes. Village Health Group also runs Village Health Group Keyworth Surgery (Bunny Lane, Keyworth, Nottingham, NG12 5JU) and Church House Surgery (Shaw Street, Ruddington, Nottingham, NG11 6HF) and Sutton Bonnington Surgery (45 Orchard Close, Sutton Bonington, Loughborough, LE12 5NF). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at Village Health Group?
Around 27,799 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Rushcliffe 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.