About this practice

Charlestown Md is an NHS GP surgery located at Charlestown Road, Blackley, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M9 7ED. The practice serves 5,285 registered patients.

The practice holds a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), meeting expected standards across all areas, based on its most recent inspection on 19 February 2019. CQC assessed the practice as Good across all five key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, Well-led. In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 59% of respondents described their overall experience as good — 16 percentage points below the national average, which is below the national average.

In December 2025, the practice delivered 1,612 appointments. 74% were face-to-face consultations, with 17% 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 (96%), Cervical screening: women aged 25–49 screened (85%), Cervical screening: women aged 50–64 screened (83%). Areas for monitoring include Diabetes: blood sugar well controlled (HbA1c ≤ 58 mmol/mol) at 57%.

Other GP practices nearby include Simpson Medical Practice (0.8 miles, CQC: Good), St George'S Medical Centre (0.9 miles, CQC: Requires Improvement), and Dam Head Medical Centre (1.1 miles, CQC: Good). Compare these practices side by side →