GP surgery in Rochdale

Yorkshire St Surgery

188 Yorkshire Street, Rochdale, OL16 2DN

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good6,225 patients

Scores 58 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 81% 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 2018. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 58% of GP surgeries in England. 4th of 16 in Rochdale Based on 99 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 46

  • Easy to get through on the phone43
  • Easy to contact online52
  • Good experience of getting in touch45
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment50

Quality of care 72

  • Patients rate the surgery as good56
  • Patients got what they needed70
  • Doctors and nurses listen48
  • Patients trust the staff89
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done85
  • Meets NHS clinical targets86
  • Children vaccinated on time40

What patients say

99 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

58%

find the phone easy

about the England average (57%)

81%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

0

change since last year

2025: 81% · 2026: 81%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone74%
Had their call answered straight away16%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away72%

The appointment

Were seen the same day30%
Waited more than a week29%
Were seen face to face71%
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% 65%
Easy to contact via website 59% 58% 76%
Easy to contact via NHS App 77% 54% 70%
Reception staff helpful 84% 85% 78%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 44% 31% 39%
Sees preferred clinician 68% 42% 45%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 88% 84% 78%
Next steps within 2 days 89% 93% 90%
Good experience of contacting 74% 73% 80%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 65% 57% 62%
Waiting time was about right 72% 69% 55%
Remote appointment 29% 26% 29%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 88% 87% 80%
Treated with care and concern 87% 86% 87%
Considered mental wellbeing 81% 75% 70%
Had all the information needed 96% 92% 91%
Confidence and trust 98% 93% 90%
Involved in decisions 97% 92% 90%
Needs were met 94% 90% 91%
Overall
Overall experience good 81% 77% 81%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 71% 79% 77%
Supported by local services 82% 70% 78%
Discussed managing condition 59% 43% 51%
Agreed a care plan 59% 46% 50%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 99 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 12 October 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
188 Yorkshire Street, Rochdale, OL16 2DN
Phone
01706 390243
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Rochdale North PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
P86005 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • 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 22 March 2018

This rating is 8 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

6,225registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
80.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension15.8%15.2%
Diabetes9.7%7.9%
Asthma6.6%6.6%
COPD2.9%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.8%3.0%
Depression16.7%14.3%
Obesity18.6%13.9%
Smoking21.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4968%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6476%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)79%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target83%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target67%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check88%78%
Asthma: annual review74%66%

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Yorkshire St Surgerythis surgery5858%81%Yes
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The Dale Medical PracticeRochdale, OL11 1DN0.6 miles5171%77%Yes
Dr A HamidRochdale, OL11 1DN0.6 miles1860%62%Yes
Dr MB Ghafoor & PartnersRochdale, OL11 1DN0.6 miles3252%68%Yes
Dr GWD BhimaRochdale, OL11 1DN0.6 miles9687%96%Yes

Dr GWD Bhima is 0.6 miles away, scores 96 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Yorkshire St Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Yorkshire St Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01706 390243.

How do patients rate Yorkshire St Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 81% of patients at Yorkshire St Surgery 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 58 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Yorkshire St Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Yorkshire St Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 22 March 2018).

What are the opening times of Yorkshire St Surgery?

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 12 October 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Yorkshire St Surgery?

Call 01706 390243. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 188 Yorkshire Street, Rochdale, OL16 2DN.

How many patients are registered at Yorkshire St Surgery?

Around 6,225 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Rochdale North 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.