Dr Manoj Maini, Leicester: patient reviews and CQC rating
Dr Manoj Maini is a GP practice in Leicester with 5,456 registered patients (September 2026). In the 2026 GP Patient Survey, 94% of its patients described their overall experience as good, above the England figure of 77% (Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland: 73%). The Care Quality Commission rates it Good overall, in a report published in May 2016. It has 2.5 full-time-equivalent qualified GPs, or 2,154 patients per GP.
Latest data: September 2026. Patient survey 2026; registered patients September 2026; appointments to August 2026.
What patients say about Dr Manoj Maini
Its best result against England is the share who found it easy to get through to the practice by phone: 95%, above the England figure of 57%. Its result closest to England is the share who found it easy to contact the practice using the NHS App: 55%, against 54% across England. Of the 11 results in the table, 9 are above England and 0 below by more than the survey's margin of error, and 2 within it.
On overall experience it is 2nd of the 79 practices in Leicester with 50 or more responses. 95% found it easy to get through by phone (England: 57%). The overall experience result is 3 points higher than in 2025 (91%). 90 patients answered the survey (response rate 28%).
| Survey question | Dr Manoj Maini | Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall experience good | 94% | 73% | 77% |
| Easy to contact by phone | 95% | 51% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via the website | 75% | 51% | 58% |
| Easy to contact via the NHS App | 55% | 51% | 54% |
| Reception team helpful | 96% | 82% | 85% |
| Last contact good | 93% | 67% | 73% |
| Wait for appointment about right | 93% | 65% | 69% |
| Listened to well | 98% | 85% | 87% |
| Treated with care and concern | 97% | 84% | 86% |
| Confidence and trust in the clinician | 98% | 92% | 93% |
| Needs met | 98% | 89% | 90% |
In the Friends and Family Test for July 2026, 94% of 87 responses rated the practice good or very good (England: 92%).
CQC's overall rating for Dr Manoj Maini is Good, published in May 2016. All 5 key questions are rated Good.
| Key question | Rating |
|---|---|
| Safe | Good |
| Well-led | Good |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Good |
| Effective | Good |
5,456 patients were registered at Dr Manoj Maini in September 2026, up 1.4% on a year earlier (England: down 1.1%).
21% of its patients are aged 65 or over, against 19% across England. With 2.5 full-time-equivalent qualified GPs, there are 2,154 patients per GP, close to the England figure of 2,171 and Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland's 2,308. The practice also has 0.8 nurses and 0.7 other clinical staff such as pharmacists and physiotherapists (full-time equivalent).
| Year | Qualified GPs (FTE) | All GPs incl. trainees (FTE) |
|---|---|---|
| August 2023 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| August 2024 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| August 2025 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| August 2026 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
From June 2026 to August 2026 the practice recorded 2,685 appointments a month, or 492 per 1,000 registered patients (England: 510). 72% were face to face (England: 63%). 55% took place on the day they were booked and 1% more than 28 days after booking (England: 45% and 5%).
49% were with a GP rather than another member of the practice team. 2% of booked patients did not attend.
| Measure | Dr Manoj Maini | Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 492 | 550 | 510 |
| Face to face | 72% | 72% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 55% | 41% | 45% |
| More than 28 days after booking | 1% | 7% | 5% |
| Did not attend | 2% | 4% | 4% |
Compared with England, the practice has a lower share of patients for a learning disability (0.2% against 0.6%) and serious mental illness (0.6% against 1.0%). The practice's patients live in areas with an average deprivation score of 11.9 (England: 21.8; higher is more deprived). Life expectancy for its patients' neighbourhoods is 83.3 years for women and 81.0 for men (England: 83.0 and 79.1).
| Condition register | Age group | Practice (2024/25) | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 16.3% | 14.3% |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 15.6% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 7.9% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.8% | 6.6% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 5.5% | 4.6% |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.2% | 3.8% |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.2% | 3.0% |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| COPD | All ages | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Screening coverage | Period | Practice | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowel cancer screening (aged 60 to 74) | 2024/25 | 79.8% | 72.9% |
| Breast cancer screening (women aged 53 to 70) | 2024/25 | 73.1% | 72.2% |
| Cervical screening (women aged 25 to 49) | 2023/24 | 78.0% | 67.5% |
| Cervical screening (women aged 50 to 64) | 2023/24 | 79.3% | 74.9% |
Dr Manoj Maini, 54 Main Street, Desford, Leicester, LE9 9GR. Phone: 01455 828947. Website: www.desfordmedicalcentre.co.uk.
| Nearby practice | Distance | Overall experience good |
|---|---|---|
| Newbold Verdon Medical Practice | 3.3 km | 86% |
| Ratby Medical Centre | 4.0 km | 76% |
| Forest Medical Group | 4.8 km | 73% |
| Heath Lane Surgery | 6.1 km | 77% |
| Groby Surgery | 6.1 km | 96% |
- Heath Lane Surgery (77% overall experience good)
- Newbold Verdon Medical Practice (86% overall experience good)
- Ratby Medical Centre (76% overall experience good)
How do patients rate Dr Manoj Maini?
In the 2026 GP Patient Survey, 94% of patients described their overall experience of Dr Manoj Maini as good, above the England figure of 77%. 95% found it easy to get through by phone.
How many patients are registered at Dr Manoj Maini?
5,456 patients were registered in September 2026, up 1.4% on a year earlier.
What is Dr Manoj Maini's CQC rating?
Good overall, published in May 2016.
How many GPs does Dr Manoj Maini have?
2.5 full-time-equivalent qualified GPs (3 qualified GPs by headcount), which is 2,154 patients per GP against 2,171 across England.
Are appointments at Dr Manoj Maini face to face?
72% of appointments from June 2026 to August 2026 were face to face, against 63% across England.
What is Dr Manoj Maini's phone number?
01455 828947.