GP surgery in Leicester

Willows Health

184 Coleman Road, Leicester, LE5 4LJ

Taking on new patients32,990 patients

Scores 0 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 48% of patients say their experience is good and 25% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 0% of GP surgeries in England. 42nd of 42 in Leicester Based on 93 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 1

  • Easy to get through on the phone2
  • Easy to contact online1
  • Good experience of getting in touch1
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment5

Quality of care 0

  • Patients rate the surgery as good1
  • Patients got what they needed8
  • Doctors and nurses listen0
  • Patients trust the staff11
  • Inspection rating (Not rated)
  • Health checks and screening done10
  • Meets NHS clinical targets19
  • Children vaccinated on time16

What patients say

93 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

25%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

48%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-9

change since last year

2025: 57% · 2026: 48%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone83%
Had their call answered straight away1%
Gave up or got no answer15%
Knew what would happen next straight away66%

The appointment

Were seen the same day29%
Waited more than a week32%
Were seen face to face72%
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 25% 57% 26%
Easy to contact via website 22% 58% 28%
Easy to contact via NHS App 21% 54% 44%
Reception staff helpful 56% 85% 78%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 20% 31% 33%
Sees preferred clinician 46% 42% 31%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 60% 84% 68%
Next steps within 2 days 93% 93% 90%
Good experience of contacting 40% 73% 47%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 26% 57% 25%
Waiting time was about right 48% 69% 56%
Remote appointment 28% 26% 31%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 65% 87% 75%
Treated with care and concern 71% 86% 74%
Considered mental wellbeing 64% 75% 65%
Had all the information needed 87% 92% 85%
Confidence and trust 87% 93% 90%
Involved in decisions 87% 92% 88%
Needs were met 82% 90% 84%
Overall
Overall experience good 48% 77% 57%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 76% 79% 69%
Supported by local services 54% 70% 59%
Discussed managing condition 33% 43% 31%
Agreed a care plan 50% 46% 36%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 93 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 October 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
184 Coleman Road, Leicester, LE5 4LJ
Phone
0116 246 1311
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.willowshealthcare.org
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Willows Health PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
Y00137 · NHS profile

Branch surgeries

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

Clarendon Park
296 Clarendon Park Road, Leicester, LE2 3AG
Heatherbrook
242 Astill Lodge Road, Leicester, LE4 1EF
Pasley Road Health Centre
Pasley Road, Leicester, LE2 9BU
Springfield Road Health Centre
Springfield Road, Leicester, LE2 3BB
WH Evington
1 Evington Lane, Leicester, LE5 5PQ
Willowbrook Medical Centre
195 Thurncourt Road, Leicester, LE5 2NL

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Pram park
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

No inspection rating has been published for this surgery.

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

32,990registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
81.4years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension14.1%15.2%
Diabetes10.3%7.9%
Asthma5.5%6.6%
COPD1.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.4%3.0%
Depression12.3%14.3%
Obesity15.2%13.9%
Smoking14.0%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4953%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6469%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)64%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)85%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target72%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target60%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check59%78%
Asthma: annual review50%66%

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East Park Medical Centre (RP Pandya) is 0.7 miles away, scores 29 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Willows Health taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Willows Health was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0116 246 1311.

How do patients rate Willows Health?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 48% of patients at Willows Health said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 25% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 0 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What are the opening times of Willows Health?

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 October 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Willows Health?

Call 0116 246 1311 or visit its website, www.willowshealthcare.org. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 184 Coleman Road, Leicester, LE5 4LJ.

Does Willows Health have a branch surgery?

Yes. Willows Health also runs Clarendon Park (296 Clarendon Park Road, Leicester, LE2 3AG) and Heatherbrook (242 Astill Lodge Road, Leicester, LE4 1EF) and Pasley Road Health Centre (Pasley Road, Leicester, LE2 9BU) and Springfield Road Health Centre (Springfield Road, Leicester, LE2 3BB) and WH Evington (1 Evington Lane, Leicester, LE5 5PQ) and Willowbrook Medical Centre (195 Thurncourt Road, Leicester, LE5 2NL). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Willows Health?

Around 32,990 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Willows Health PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland 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.