GP surgery in Belper

Whitemoor Medical Centre

Whitemoor Lane, Belper, DE56 0JB

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good12,496 patients

Scores 69 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 83% of patients say their experience is good and 70% 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.

Good Scores higher than 69% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 2 in Belper Based on 136 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 59

  • Easy to get through on the phone66
  • Easy to contact online56
  • Good experience of getting in touch46
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment58

Quality of care 78

  • Patients rate the surgery as good66
  • Patients got what they needed59
  • Doctors and nurses listen65
  • Patients trust the staff77
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done92
  • Meets NHS clinical targets76
  • Children vaccinated on time91

What patients say

136 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

70%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

83%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

-6

change since last year

2025: 89% · 2026: 83%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone73%
Had their call answered straight away6%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away66%

The appointment

Were seen the same day25%
Waited more than a week37%
Were seen face to face86%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)37%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 70% 57% 68%
Easy to contact via website 61% 58% 59%
Easy to contact via NHS App 51% 54% 64%
Reception staff helpful 94% 85% 94%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 23% 31% 21%
Sees preferred clinician 41% 42% 35%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 89% 84% 92%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 98%
Good experience of contacting 74% 73% 87%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 60% 57% 61%
Waiting time was about right 74% 69% 77%
Remote appointment 14% 26% 13%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 91% 87% 93%
Treated with care and concern 90% 86% 89%
Considered mental wellbeing 70% 75% 73%
Had all the information needed 92% 92% 95%
Confidence and trust 97% 93% 96%
Involved in decisions 92% 92% 94%
Needs were met 92% 90% 97%
Overall
Overall experience good 83% 77% 89%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 87% 79% 75%
Supported by local services 78% 70% 65%
Discussed managing condition 49% 43% 58%
Agreed a care plan 34% 46% 38%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 136 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 13 May 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Whitemoor Lane, Belper, DE56 0JB
Phone
01773 880099
Website
www.whitemoormedicalcentre-belper.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Belper PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C81038 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • 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 11 November 2025

Read the inspection report

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

12,496registered patients
Among the best offhow well off the local area is
83.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension18.9%15.2%
Diabetes7.4%7.9%
Asthma8.9%6.6%
COPD1.9%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.2%3.0%
Depression18.9%14.3%
Obesity15.8%13.9%
Smoking9.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4979%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6478%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)77%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target81%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target71%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check84%78%
Asthma: annual review76%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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Whitemoor Medical Centrethis surgery6970%83%Yes
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Kelvingrove Medical CentreHeanor, DE75 7HA4.6 miles6366%86%Yes

Riversdale Surgery is 1.3 miles away, scores 82 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Whitemoor Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Whitemoor Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01773 880099.

How do patients rate Whitemoor Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 83% of patients at Whitemoor Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 70% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 69 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Whitemoor Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Whitemoor Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 11 November 2025).

What are the opening times of Whitemoor 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 13 May 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Whitemoor Medical Centre?

Call 01773 880099 or visit its website, www.whitemoormedicalcentre-belper.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Whitemoor Lane, Belper, DE56 0JB.

How many patients are registered at Whitemoor Medical Centre?

Around 12,496 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Belper 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.