About this practice

The Family Medical Centre is an NHS GP surgery located at 171 Carlton Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG3 2FW. The practice serves 12,308 registered patients.

The practice holds an Outstanding rating — the highest possible — from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), based on its most recent inspection on 12 May 2016. CQC rated the practice as: Safe (Good), Effective (Good), Caring (Good), Responsive (Outstanding), 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 7,245 appointments. The vast majority (82%) were face-to-face consultations, with 9% 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 (94%), Cervical screening: women aged 25–49 screened (82%), Cervical screening: women aged 50–64 screened (83%).

Other GP practices nearby include Greendale Primary Care Centre (0.4 miles, CQC: Good), The Wellspring Surgery (0.5 miles, CQC: Good), and Integrated Diabetes Service (0.5 miles). Compare these practices side by side →