About this practice

Woodlands Medical Practice is an NHS GP surgery located at Bluebell Wood Way, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 1JW. The practice serves 11,695 registered patients.

The practice holds an Outstanding rating — the highest possible — from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), based on its most recent inspection on 22 December 2016. CQC rated the practice as: Safe (Good), Effective (Good), Caring (Outstanding), Responsive (Good), Well-led (Outstanding). In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 86% of respondents described their overall experience as good — 11 percentage points above the national average, placing it among the higher-performing practices in the area.

In December 2025, the practice delivered 5,670 appointments. 76% were face-to-face consultations, with 19% by telephone.

In terms of clinical outcomes, the practice performs well across key Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) indicators. Notable results include: COPD: review in the preceding 12 months (93%), Cervical screening: women aged 25–49 screened (87%), Cervical screening: women aged 50–64 screened (91%).

Other GP practices nearby include Willowbrook Medical Practice (0.6 miles, CQC: Good), King'S Medical Centre (0.8 miles, CQC: Requires Improvement), and Brierley Park Medical Group (1.1 miles, CQC: Good). Compare these practices side by side →