Dr Mirza and Partners, Bolton: patient reviews and CQC rating
Dr Mirza and Partners is a GP practice in Bolton with 7,111 registered patients (September 2026). In the 2026 GP Patient Survey, 87% of its patients described their overall experience as good, above the England figure of 77% (Greater Manchester: 79%). The Care Quality Commission rates it Good overall, in a report published in June 2022. It has 2.4 full-time-equivalent qualified GPs, or 2,963 patients per GP.
Latest data: September 2026. Patient survey 2026; registered patients September 2026; appointments to August 2026.
What patients say about Dr Mirza and Partners
Its best result against England is the share who said the wait for their last appointment was about right: 83%, above the England figure of 69%. Its weakest is the share who said the healthcare professional was good at listening to them: 85%, against 87% across England. Of the 11 results in the table, 2 are above England and 0 below by more than the survey's margin of error, and 9 within it.
On overall experience it is 11th of the 48 practices in Bolton with 50 or more responses. 60% found it easy to get through by phone (England: 57%). The overall experience result is 16 points higher than in 2025 (71%). 97 patients answered the survey (response rate 18%).
| Survey question | Dr Mirza and Partners | Greater Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall experience good | 87% | 79% | 77% |
| Easy to contact by phone | 60% | 63% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via the website | 60% | 61% | 58% |
| Easy to contact via the NHS App | 62% | 58% | 54% |
| Reception team helpful | 87% | 86% | 85% |
| Last contact good | 82% | 76% | 73% |
| Wait for appointment about right | 83% | 71% | 69% |
| Listened to well | 85% | 88% | 87% |
| Treated with care and concern | 87% | 87% | 86% |
| Confidence and trust in the clinician | 92% | 93% | 93% |
| Needs met | 91% | 91% | 90% |
In the Friends and Family Test for July 2026, 87% of 132 responses rated the practice good or very good (England: 92%).
CQC's overall rating for Dr Mirza and Partners is Good, published in June 2022. All 5 key questions are rated Good. It held the same rating in the report before (January 2017).
| Key question | Rating |
|---|---|
| Safe | Good |
| Well-led | Good |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Good |
| Effective | Good |
7,111 patients were registered at Dr Mirza and Partners in September 2026, down 2.0% on a year earlier (England: down 1.1%).
18% of its patients are aged 65 or over, against 19% across England. With 2.4 full-time-equivalent qualified GPs, there are 2,963 patients per GP, more than the England figure of 2,171 and Greater Manchester's 2,055. The practice also has 1.0 nurses and 3.0 other clinical staff such as pharmacists and physiotherapists (full-time equivalent).
| Year | Qualified GPs (FTE) | All GPs incl. trainees (FTE) |
|---|---|---|
| August 2023 | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| August 2024 | 2.7 | 3.7 |
| August 2025 | 2.4 | 4.3 |
| August 2026 | 2.4 | 4.3 |
From June 2026 to August 2026 the practice recorded 3,290 appointments a month, or 463 per 1,000 registered patients (England: 510). 95% were face to face (England: 63%). 43% took place on the day they were booked and 6% more than 28 days after booking (England: 45% and 5%).
32% were with a GP rather than another member of the practice team. 7% of booked patients did not attend.
| Measure | Dr Mirza and Partners | Greater Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 463 | 445 | 510 |
| Face to face | 95% | 66% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 43% | 44% | 45% |
| More than 28 days after booking | 6% | 5% | 5% |
| Did not attend | 7% | 6% | 4% |
Compared with England, the practice has a higher share of patients on its registers for COPD (3.2% against 1.9%), diabetes (10.8% against 7.9%) and serious mental illness (1.4% against 1.0%). It has a lower share for osteoporosis (0.1% against 1.2%), palliative or supportive care needs (0.2% against 0.6%) and heart failure (0.6% against 1.1%). The practice's patients live in areas with an average deprivation score of 40.7 (England: 21.8; higher is more deprived).
Life expectancy for its patients' neighbourhoods is 80.7 years for women and 76.7 for men (England: 83.0 and 79.1).
| Condition register | Age group | Practice (2024/25) | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 15.9% | 15.2% |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 14.3% | 14.3% |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 10.8% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 6.7% | 6.6% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Cancer | All ages | 3.5% | 3.8% |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.4% | 3.0% |
| COPD | All ages | 3.2% | 1.9% |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.3% | 1.9% |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.4% | 1.0% |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Heart failure | All ages | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Screening coverage | Period | Practice | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowel cancer screening (aged 60 to 74) | 2024/25 | 62.5% | 72.9% |
| Breast cancer screening (women aged 53 to 70) | 2024/25 | 64.1% | 72.2% |
| Cervical screening (women aged 25 to 49) | 2023/24 | 57.5% | 67.5% |
| Cervical screening (women aged 50 to 64) | 2023/24 | 62.8% | 74.9% |
Dr Mirza and Partners, The Pikes Lane Centre, Deane Road, Bolton, BL3 5HP. Phone: 01204 463636. Website: www.drcounsellandpartners.co.uk.
| Nearby practice | Distance | Overall experience good |
|---|---|---|
| Dr S Naseef | 0.0 km | 93% |
| Al-Fal Medical Group - Pikes Lane Medical Centre | 0.0 km | 61% |
| The Olive Family Practice Ltd | 0.0 km | 76% |
| 3D Medical Centre | 0.2 km | 66% |
| Deane Medical Centre | 0.3 km | 79% |
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How do patients rate Dr Mirza and Partners?
In the 2026 GP Patient Survey, 87% of patients described their overall experience of Dr Mirza and Partners as good, above the England figure of 77%. 60% found it easy to get through by phone.
How many patients are registered at Dr Mirza and Partners?
7,111 patients were registered in September 2026, down 2.0% on a year earlier.
What is Dr Mirza and Partners's CQC rating?
Good overall, published in June 2022.
How many GPs does Dr Mirza and Partners have?
2.4 full-time-equivalent qualified GPs (4 qualified GPs by headcount), which is 2,963 patients per GP against 2,171 across England.
Are appointments at Dr Mirza and Partners face to face?
95% of appointments from June 2026 to August 2026 were face to face, against 63% across England.
What is Dr Mirza and Partners's phone number?
01204 463636.