GP surgery in Withington
Withington Medical Practice
Withington Health Centre, 535 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 4BA
Scores 83 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 88% of patients say their experience is good and 91% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). It is taking on new patients.
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 90
- Easy to get through on the phone96
- Easy to contact online79
- Good experience of getting in touch83
- Did not wait too long for the appointment75
Quality of care 69
- Patients rate the surgery as good80
- Patients got what they needed42
- Doctors and nurses listen93
- Patients trust the staff43
- Inspection rating (Not rated)–
- Health checks and screening done21
- Meets NHS clinical targets63
- Children vaccinated on time55
What patients say
72 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
91%
find the phone easy
well above the England average (57%)
88%
say their experience is good
well above the England average (77%)
-6
change since last year
2025: 94% · 2026: 88%
Getting in touch
The appointment
All survey questions, compared with England
| What patients said | This surgery | England | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting in touch | |||
| Easy to get through by phone | 91% | 57% | 84% |
| Easy to contact via website | 71% | 58% | 81% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 77% | 54% | 68% |
| Reception staff helpful | 96% | 85% | 92% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 49% | 31% | 44% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 62% | 42% | 63% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 84% | 84% | 87% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 83% | 93% | 93% |
| Good experience of contacting | 86% | 73% | 91% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 82% | 57% | 68% |
| Waiting time was about right | 80% | 69% | 85% |
| Remote appointment | 24% | 26% | 41% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 96% | 87% | 91% |
| Treated with care and concern | 95% | 86% | 89% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 93% | 75% | 84% |
| Had all the information needed | 94% | 92% | 94% |
| Confidence and trust | 93% | 93% | 100% |
| Involved in decisions | 88% | 92% | 93% |
| Needs were met | 90% | 90% | 95% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 88% | 77% | 94% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 69% | 79% | 77% |
| Supported by local services | 71% | 70% | 63% |
| Discussed managing condition | 39% | 43% | 40% |
| Agreed a care plan | 49% | 46% | 34% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 72 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.
What patients tell us
From people who use this surgery. Official data cannot tell you these things.
Tell us about this surgery
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1 of 10Last time you needed a routine appointment, how long did you wait?
2 of 10When you last phoned, how long did it take to get through?
3 of 10How did you book your last appointment?
4 of 10Can you usually see the same GP?
5 of 10Was your last appointment on time?
6 of 10Are the reception staff helpful?
7 of 10Did the doctor or nurse listen to you?
8 of 10How easy is it to get a repeat prescription?
9 of 10Is parking easy?
10 of 10Would you recommend this surgery?
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Opening times and contact
| Monday | 8:30am to 6:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am to 6:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am to 6:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am to 6:30pm |
| Friday | 8:30am to 6:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 14 August 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Withington Health Centre, 535 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 4BA
- Phone
- 0161 434 2753
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Withington & Fallowfield PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- P84665 · NHS profile
Access and facilities
- Accessible toilets
- Baby-changing facilities
- Bus stop nearby
- Cycle parking
- Disabled car parking
- Documents available in Braille
- 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 in-person
- Sign language interpreter available online
- Step-free access at entrances and exits
- Step-free access throughout
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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
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 8.5% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 4.2% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 14.5% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 6.9% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 14.6% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 52% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 53% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 67% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 67% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 77% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 49% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 82% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 74% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Withington Medical Practicethis surgery | – | 83 | 91% | 88% | Yes |
| The Borchardt Medical CentreManchester, M20 1EB | 0.4 miles | 75 | 59% | 89% | Yes |
| Ladybarn Group PracticeManchester, M20 4SS | 0.6 miles | 53 | 49% | 83% | Yes |
| Mauldeth Medical CentreManchester, M14 6SQ | 0.7 miles | 47 | 82% | 81% | Yes |
| Fallowfield Medical CentreManchester, M14 6YL | 0.8 miles | 95 | 92% | 85% | Yes |
| Didsbury Medical Centre - Dr WhitakerManchester, M20 2ER | 0.9 miles | 90 | 71% | 88% | Yes |
| Bodey Medical CentreManchester, M14 6WP | 0.9 miles | 90 | 72% | 92% | Yes |
| Princess Road SurgeryManchester, M20 1BH | 0.9 miles | 16 | 59% | 71% | Yes |
| Kingsway Medical PracticeManchester, M19 1UG | 1.0 miles | 43 | 59% | 77% | Yes |
| Barlow Medical CentreManchester, M20 2RN | 1.2 miles | 67 | 49% | 81% | Yes |
Fallowfield Medical Centre is 0.8 miles away, scores 95 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Withington Medical Practice taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Withington Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0161 434 2753.
How do patients rate Withington Medical Practice?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 88% of patients at Withington Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 91% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 83 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What are the opening times of Withington Medical Practice?
Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Friday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 14 August 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Withington Medical Practice?
Call 0161 434 2753. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Withington Health Centre, 535 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 4BA.
How many patients are registered at Withington Medical Practice?
Around 4,869 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Withington & Fallowfield PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Greater Manchester 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.