GP surgery in Cambridge

York Street Medical Practice

146-148 York Street, Cambridge, CB1 2PY

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good11,074 patients

Scores 69 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 82% of patients say their experience is good and 64% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2017. It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 69% of GP surgeries in England. 5th of 17 in Cambridge Based on 102 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 71

  • Easy to get through on the phone55
  • Easy to contact online40
  • Good experience of getting in touch60
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment97

Quality of care 64

  • Patients rate the surgery as good60
  • Patients got what they needed70
  • Doctors and nurses listen51
  • Patients trust the staff62
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done45
  • Meets NHS clinical targets66
  • Children vaccinated on time63

What patients say

102 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

64%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

82%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+4

change since last year

2025: 78% · 2026: 82%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone79%
Had their call answered straight away10%
Gave up or got no answer5%
Knew what would happen next straight away69%

The appointment

Were seen the same day60%
Waited more than a week6%
Were seen face to face70%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)80%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 64% 57% 64%
Easy to contact via website 54% 58% 47%
Easy to contact via NHS App 52% 54% 76%
Reception staff helpful 90% 85% 83%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 38% 31% 20%
Sees preferred clinician 52% 42% 49%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 90% 84% 89%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 98%
Good experience of contacting 79% 73% 79%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 60% 57% 55%
Waiting time was about right 92% 69% 91%
Remote appointment 30% 26% 39%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 88% 87% 89%
Treated with care and concern 88% 86% 89%
Considered mental wellbeing 65% 75% 76%
Had all the information needed 95% 92% 97%
Confidence and trust 95% 93% 92%
Involved in decisions 92% 92% 88%
Needs were met 94% 90% 89%
Overall
Overall experience good 82% 77% 78%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 77% 79% 94%
Supported by local services 73% 70% 69%
Discussed managing condition 43% 43% 35%
Agreed a care plan 45% 46% 51%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 102 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 11 February 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
146-148 York Street, Cambridge, CB1 2PY
Phone
01223 364116
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Cambridge City PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
D81003 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Wheelchair access

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 16 February 2017

This rating is 9 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

11,074registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
85.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension7.8%15.2%
Diabetes3.9%7.9%
Asthma5.1%6.6%
COPD0.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.7%3.0%
Depression8.0%14.3%
Obesity6.9%13.9%
Smoking12.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4957%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6465%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)66%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)75%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target72%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target62%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check81%78%
Asthma: annual review79%66%

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Cambridge Access Surgery is 0.3 miles away, scores 83 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is York Street Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), York Street Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01223 364116.

How do patients rate York Street Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 82% of patients at York Street Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 64% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 69 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for York Street Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated York Street Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 16 February 2017).

What are the opening times of York Street Medical Practice?

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 11 February 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact York Street Medical Practice?

Call 01223 364116. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 146-148 York Street, Cambridge, CB1 2PY.

How many patients are registered at York Street Medical Practice?

Around 11,074 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Cambridge City PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Central East 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.