GP surgery in Hucknall

Whyburn Medical Practice

Curtis Street, Hucknall, Nottingham, NG15 7JE

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good12,804 patients

Scores 2 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 57% of patients say their experience is good and 15% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2022. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 2% of GP surgeries in England. 4th of 4 in Hucknall Based on 116 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 0

  • Easy to get through on the phone0
  • Easy to contact online3
  • Good experience of getting in touch2
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment1

Quality of care 10

  • Patients rate the surgery as good4
  • Patients got what they needed26
  • Doctors and nurses listen26
  • Patients trust the staff14
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done30
  • Meets NHS clinical targets30
  • Children vaccinated on time39

What patients say

116 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

15%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

57%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

+9

change since last year

2025: 48% · 2026: 57%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone67%
Had their call answered straight away0%
Gave up or got no answer7%
Knew what would happen next straight away79%

The appointment

Were seen the same day22%
Waited more than a week47%
Were seen face to face80%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)65%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 15% 57% 14%
Easy to contact via website 26% 58% 7%
Easy to contact via NHS App 18% 54% 7%
Reception staff helpful 63% 85% 55%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 25% 31% 18%
Sees preferred clinician 14% 42% 27%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 60% 84% 60%
Next steps within 2 days 90% 93% 93%
Good experience of contacting 48% 73% 35%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 35% 57% 40%
Waiting time was about right 36% 69% 43%
Remote appointment 20% 26% 16%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 83% 87% 73%
Treated with care and concern 88% 86% 74%
Considered mental wellbeing 69% 75% 52%
Had all the information needed 91% 92% 82%
Confidence and trust 88% 93% 85%
Involved in decisions 92% 92% 86%
Needs were met 87% 90% 82%
Overall
Overall experience good 57% 77% 48%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 81% 79% 74%
Supported by local services 57% 70% 49%
Discussed managing condition 34% 43% 22%
Agreed a care plan 21% 46% 61%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 116 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 17 September 2019. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Curtis Street, Hucknall, Nottingham, NG15 7JE
Phone
0115 883 2150
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Byron PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
Y06443 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 19 May 2022

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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

12,804registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
81.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension15.8%15.2%
Diabetes7.7%7.9%
Asthma7.4%6.6%
COPD2.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.2%3.0%
Depression14.9%14.3%
Obesity18.3%13.9%
Smoking15.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4976%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6476%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)63%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)87%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target73%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target53%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check58%78%
Asthma: annual review64%66%

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The Om Surgery is under 0.1 miles away, scores 29 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Whyburn Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Whyburn Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0115 883 2150.

How do patients rate Whyburn Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 57% of patients at Whyburn Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 15% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 2 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Whyburn Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Whyburn Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 19 May 2022).

What are the opening times of Whyburn Medical Practice?

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 17 September 2019. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Whyburn Medical Practice?

Call 0115 883 2150. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Curtis Street, Hucknall, Nottingham, NG15 7JE.

How many patients are registered at Whyburn Medical Practice?

Around 12,804 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Byron 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.