GP surgery in Wombwell

Wombwell GMS Practice

Mayflower Way, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 0AJ

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good11,207 patients

Scores 40 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 78% of patients say their experience is good and 41% 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.

Average Scores higher than 40% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 2 in Wombwell Based on 110 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 36

  • Easy to get through on the phone15
  • Easy to contact online84
  • Good experience of getting in touch39
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment48

Quality of care 48

  • Patients rate the surgery as good47
  • Patients got what they needed26
  • Doctors and nurses listen47
  • Patients trust the staff41
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done66
  • Meets NHS clinical targets73
  • Children vaccinated on time82

What patients say

110 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

41%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

78%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

+10

change since last year

2025: 68% · 2026: 78%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone42%
Had their call answered straight away15%
Gave up or got no answer14%
Knew what would happen next straight away45%

The appointment

Were seen the same day50%
Waited more than a week16%
Were seen face to face66%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)41%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 41% 57% 29%
Easy to contact via website 74% 58% 22%
Easy to contact via NHS App 75% 54% 46%
Reception staff helpful 84% 85% 79%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 19% 31% 38%
Sees preferred clinician 32% 42% 15%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 85% 84% 80%
Next steps within 2 days 97% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 72% 73% 55%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 49% 57% 45%
Waiting time was about right 71% 69% 66%
Remote appointment 34% 26% 39%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 88% 87% 84%
Treated with care and concern 87% 86% 82%
Considered mental wellbeing 74% 75% 73%
Had all the information needed 92% 92% 93%
Confidence and trust 92% 93% 86%
Involved in decisions 93% 92% 83%
Needs were met 87% 90% 91%
Overall
Overall experience good 78% 77% 68%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 72% 79% 76%
Supported by local services 70% 70% 56%
Discussed managing condition 48% 43% 48%
Agreed a care plan 51% 46% 34%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 110 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8:30am to 6pm
Tuesday8:30am to 6pm
Wednesday8:30am to 6pm
Thursday8:30am to 6pm
Friday8:30am to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 21 October 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Mayflower Way, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 0AJ
Phone
01226 752361
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Fcp Service - Barnsley PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C85013 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 31 March 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

11,207registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
80.5years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension15.7%15.2%
Diabetes9.3%7.9%
Asthma8.6%6.6%
COPD3.9%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.8%3.0%
Depression14.7%14.3%
Obesity20.1%13.9%
Smoking16.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4971%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6478%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)77%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target84%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target55%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check78%78%
Asthma: annual review67%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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Wombwell GMS Practicethis surgery4041%78%Yes
Wombwell Medical Centre PracticeBarnsley, S73 0DD0.1 mile2728%76%Yes
Garland House SurgeryBarnsley, S73 9JX1.3 miles4153%78%Yes
Walderslade SurgeryBarnsley, S74 9AF2.3 miles5242%91%Yes
Hoyland Medical PracticeBarnsley, S74 9AF2.3 miles3141%78%Yes
Market SurgeryRotherham, S63 7RA2.4 miles5554%79%Yes
The Dove Valley PMS PracticeBarnsley, S70 5NZ2.7 miles2130%75%Yes
Ashville Medical Centre PMS PracticeBarnsley, S70 3NE2.9 miles8163%91%Yes
Lundwood Medical Centre PMS PracticeBarnsley, S71 5PN3.0 miles5396%68%Yes
Bhf Lundwood SurgeryBarnsley, S71 5PN3.0 miles7256%84%Yes

Walderslade Surgery is 2.3 miles away, scores 52 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Wombwell GMS Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Wombwell GMS Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01226 752361.

How do patients rate Wombwell GMS Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 78% of patients at Wombwell GMS Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 41% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 40 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Wombwell GMS Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Wombwell GMS Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 31 March 2016).

What are the opening times of Wombwell GMS Practice?

Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 6pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 6pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 6pm, Thursday 8:30am to 6pm, Friday 8:30am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 21 October 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Wombwell GMS Practice?

Call 01226 752361. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Mayflower Way, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 0AJ.

How many patients are registered at Wombwell GMS Practice?

Around 11,207 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Fcp Service - Barnsley PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the South Yorkshire 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.