About this practice

Shires Healthcare is an NHS GP surgery located at 18 Main Street, Shirebrook, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 8DG. The practice serves 16,056 registered patients.

The practice holds an Outstanding rating — the highest possible — from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), based on its most recent inspection on 27 June 2016. CQC assessed the practice as Good across all five key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, Well-led. In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 80% of respondents described their overall experience as good — 5 percentage points above the national average, which is broadly in line with the national average.

In December 2025, the practice delivered 11,432 appointments. 63% were face-to-face consultations, with 22% by telephone.

In terms of clinical outcomes, the practice performs well across key Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) indicators. Notable results include: Asthma: review in the preceding 12 months (85%), COPD: review in the preceding 12 months (93%), Dementia: care plan reviewed in preceding 12 months (99%). Areas for monitoring include Diabetes: blood sugar well controlled (HbA1c ≤ 58 mmol/mol) at 69%.

Other GP practices nearby include Pleasley Surgery (2.4 miles, CQC: Good), Meden Medical Services (2.6 miles, CQC: Good), and Oakwood Surgery (2.8 miles, CQC: Good). Compare these practices side by side →