GP surgery in Grimsby

Woodfield Medical

Freshney Green Primary Care Centre, Sorrel Road, Grimsby, DN34 4GB

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good21,190 patients

Scores 51 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 73% of patients say their experience is good and 58% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2026. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 51% of GP surgeries in England. 10th of 14 in Grimsby Based on 125 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 55

  • Easy to get through on the phone42
  • Easy to contact online55
  • Good experience of getting in touch51
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment70

Quality of care 43

  • Patients rate the surgery as good28
  • Patients got what they needed35
  • Doctors and nurses listen34
  • Patients trust the staff32
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done85
  • Meets NHS clinical targets90
  • Children vaccinated on time96

What patients say

125 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

58%

find the phone easy

about the England average (57%)

73%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

-8

change since last year

2025: 81% · 2026: 73%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone81%
Had their call answered straight away6%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away55%

The appointment

Were seen the same day49%
Waited more than a week25%
Were seen face to face81%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)61%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 58% 57% 48%
Easy to contact via website 60% 58% 37%
Easy to contact via NHS App 74% 54% 56%
Reception staff helpful 87% 85% 80%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 33% 31% 42%
Sees preferred clinician 24% 42% 32%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 84% 84% 84%
Next steps within 2 days 98% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 76% 73% 74%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 69% 57% 47%
Waiting time was about right 78% 69% 73%
Remote appointment 19% 26% 18%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 85% 87% 89%
Treated with care and concern 84% 86% 89%
Considered mental wellbeing 59% 75% 68%
Had all the information needed 89% 92% 85%
Confidence and trust 91% 93% 95%
Involved in decisions 82% 92% 88%
Needs were met 89% 90% 88%
Overall
Overall experience good 73% 77% 81%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 76% 79% 76%
Supported by local services 54% 70% 52%
Discussed managing condition 44% 43% 41%
Agreed a care plan 44% 46% 34%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 125 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 noon 1pm to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 29 December 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Freshney Green Primary Care Centre, Sorrel Road, Grimsby, DN34 4GB
Phone
01472 801234
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Freshney Pelham Nel PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
B81031 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Parent and child parking
  • 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

Good

overall, from the inspection published 27 May 2026

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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

21,190registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
81.6years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension18.0%15.2%
Diabetes8.8%7.9%
Asthma6.8%6.6%
COPD2.9%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.5%3.0%
Depression15.0%14.3%
Obesity22.4%13.9%
Smoking15.0%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4980%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6478%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)74%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)92%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target79%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target60%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check89%78%
Asthma: annual review75%66%

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Birkwood Medical Centre is 0.6 miles away, scores 90 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Woodfield Medical taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Woodfield Medical was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01472 801234.

How do patients rate Woodfield Medical?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 73% of patients at Woodfield Medical said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 58% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 51 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Woodfield Medical?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Woodfield Medical as Good at its last published inspection (report published 27 May 2026).

What are the opening times of Woodfield Medical?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to noon 1pm to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 29 December 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Woodfield Medical?

Call 01472 801234. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Freshney Green Primary Care Centre, Sorrel Road, Grimsby, DN34 4GB.

How many patients are registered at Woodfield Medical?

Around 21,190 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Freshney Pelham Nel PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Humber and North 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.