GP surgery in Chesterfield

Whittington Moor Surgery

Scarsdale Road, Whittington Moor, Chesterfield, S41 8NA

Taking on new patientsInspection: Outstanding8,548 patients

Scores 52 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 78% of patients say their experience is good and 50% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Outstanding in 2024. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 52% of GP surgeries in England. 4th of 7 in Chesterfield Based on 112 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 44

  • Easy to get through on the phone29
  • Easy to contact online60
  • Good experience of getting in touch40
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment62

Quality of care 61

  • Patients rate the surgery as good44
  • Patients got what they needed65
  • Doctors and nurses listen33
  • Patients trust the staff41
  • Inspection rating (Outstanding)98
  • Health checks and screening done40
  • Meets NHS clinical targets78
  • Children vaccinated on time74

What patients say

112 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

50%

find the phone easy

below the England average (57%)

78%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

+2

change since last year

2025: 76% · 2026: 78%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone33%
Had their call answered straight away18%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away50%

The appointment

Were seen the same day26%
Waited more than a week29%
Were seen face to face73%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)71%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 50% 57% 37%
Easy to contact via website 62% 58% 53%
Easy to contact via NHS App 23% 54% 39%
Reception staff helpful 80% 85% 80%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 37% 31% 28%
Sees preferred clinician 42% 42% 23%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 82% 84% 84%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 91%
Good experience of contacting 72% 73% 61%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 54% 57% 46%
Waiting time was about right 75% 69% 64%
Remote appointment 27% 26% 23%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 85% 87% 84%
Treated with care and concern 87% 86% 85%
Considered mental wellbeing 81% 75% 73%
Had all the information needed 93% 92% 94%
Confidence and trust 92% 93% 96%
Involved in decisions 92% 92% 94%
Needs were met 93% 90% 93%
Overall
Overall experience good 78% 77% 76%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 75% 79% 82%
Supported by local services 74% 70% 67%
Discussed managing condition 41% 43% 38%
Agreed a care plan 45% 46% 39%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 112 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 5 May 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Scarsdale Road, Whittington Moor, Chesterfield, S41 8NA
Phone
01246 456938
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.whittingtonmoorsurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Chesterfield and Dronfield PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C81044 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • Documents available in large print
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • Off-site car parking nearby
  • Sign language interpreter available online
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Step-free access throughout
  • Toilets
  • Translation services

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Outstanding

overall, from the inspection published 31 May 2024

Read the inspection report

The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Good
Is it effective?Good
Is it caring?Outstanding
Is it responsive?Good
Is it well-led?Outstanding

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

8,548registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
81.2years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension21.7%15.2%
Diabetes11.1%7.9%
Asthma8.6%6.6%
COPD3.3%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.8%3.0%
Depression20.9%14.3%
Obesity20.7%13.9%
Smoking16.6%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4971%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6473%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)71%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target77%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target65%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check74%78%
Asthma: annual review59%66%

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Calow and Brimington Practice is 1.5 miles away, scores 82 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Whittington Moor Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Whittington Moor Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01246 456938.

How do patients rate Whittington Moor Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 78% of patients at Whittington Moor Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 50% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 52 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Whittington Moor Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Whittington Moor Surgery as Outstanding at its last published inspection (report published 31 May 2024).

What are the opening times of Whittington Moor Surgery?

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 5 May 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Whittington Moor Surgery?

Call 01246 456938 or visit its website, www.whittingtonmoorsurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Scarsdale Road, Whittington Moor, Chesterfield, S41 8NA.

How many patients are registered at Whittington Moor Surgery?

Around 8,548 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Chesterfield and Dronfield 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.