GP surgery in Wilmslow

Wilmslow Health Centre

Chapel Lane, Wilmslow, SK9 5HX

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good16,502 patients

Scores 37 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 81% of patients say their experience is good and 55% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2016. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 37% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 2 in Wilmslow Based on 84 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 41

  • Easy to get through on the phone37
  • Easy to contact online83
  • Good experience of getting in touch60
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment18

Quality of care 35

  • Patients rate the surgery as good58
  • Patients got what they needed32
  • Doctors and nurses listen36
  • Patients trust the staff21
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done10
  • Meets NHS clinical targets44
  • Children vaccinated on time42

What patients say

84 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

55%

find the phone easy

about the England average (57%)

81%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

-8

change since last year

2025: 89% · 2026: 81%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone16%
Had their call answered straight away11%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away27%

The appointment

Were seen the same day24%
Waited more than a week36%
Were seen face to face75%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)76%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 55% 57% 59%
Easy to contact via website 73% 58% 76%
Easy to contact via NHS App 47% 54% 71%
Reception staff helpful 84% 85% 89%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 16% 31% 22%
Sees preferred clinician 55% 42% 39%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 78% 84% 87%
Next steps within 2 days 89% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 79% 73% 81%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 62% 57% 74%
Waiting time was about right 58% 69% 75%
Remote appointment 25% 26% 16%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 86% 87% 91%
Treated with care and concern 89% 86% 90%
Considered mental wellbeing 67% 75% 73%
Had all the information needed 96% 92% 90%
Confidence and trust 89% 93% 95%
Involved in decisions 88% 92% 93%
Needs were met 88% 90% 92%
Overall
Overall experience good 81% 77% 89%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 89% 79% 76%
Supported by local services 78% 70% 67%
Discussed managing condition 47% 43% 38%
Agreed a care plan 42% 46% 40%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 84 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
Friday7:30am to 6:30pm
Saturday9am to noon
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 29 May 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Chapel Lane, Wilmslow, SK9 5HX
Phone
01625 548555
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.wilmslowhealthcentre.com
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Chaw (Chelford, Handforth, Alderley Edge, Wilmslow) PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
N81086 · 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
  • Parent and baby room
  • 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 3 May 2016

This rating is 10 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

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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

16,502registered patients
Among the best offhow well off the local area is
85.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension11.3%15.2%
Diabetes4.3%7.9%
Asthma5.4%6.6%
COPD0.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.1%3.0%
Depression14.9%14.3%
Obesity8.2%13.9%
Smoking7.4%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4967%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6472%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)61%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)82%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target62%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target53%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check51%78%
Asthma: annual review53%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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Hulme Hall Medical GroupCheadle, SK8 6LU3.6 miles8858%93%Yes
Cheadle Hulme Medical GroupCheadle, SK8 6LU3.6 miles8853%91%Yes

Kenmore Medical Centre is 0.1 mile away, scores 79 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Wilmslow Health Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Wilmslow Health Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01625 548555.

How do patients rate Wilmslow Health Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 81% of patients at Wilmslow Health Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 55% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 37 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Wilmslow Health Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Wilmslow Health Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 3 May 2016).

What are the opening times of Wilmslow Health 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 7:30am to 6:30pm, Saturday 9am to noon, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 29 May 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Wilmslow Health Centre?

Call 01625 548555 or visit its website, www.wilmslowhealthcentre.com. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Chapel Lane, Wilmslow, SK9 5HX.

How many patients are registered at Wilmslow Health Centre?

Around 16,502 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Chaw (Chelford, Handforth, Alderley Edge, Wilmslow) PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Cheshire and Merseyside 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.