Central Halifax PCN: primary care network practices and patient survey
Central Halifax PCN is a primary care network of 3 GP practices with 53,844 registered patients (September 2026). In the 2026 GP Patient Survey, 67% of its patients described their overall experience as good, below the England figure of 77%. Its practices have 2,884 patients per qualified GP (England: 2,171).
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 3 practices in Central Halifax PCN with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 58% at Spring Hall Medical Practice to 87% at King Cross Practice, with a median of 72% (England: 77%). 1 is above England and 1 below by more than the survey's margin of error. The Boulevard Medical Practice has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (44%, England 57%).
| Practice | Registered patients | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Cross Practice | 8,612 | 87% | 36% | Good | 1,626 |
| The Boulevard Medical Practice | 17,028 | 72% | 44% | Good | 3,528 |
| Spring Hall Medical Practice | 28,204 | 58% | 29% | Good | 3,300 |
Results for the network as a whole, from 309 responses, against West Yorkshire and England.
| Survey question | Central Halifax PCN | West Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall experience good | 67% | 76% | 77% |
| Easy to contact by phone | 35% | 53% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via the website | 37% | 54% | 58% |
| Easy to contact via the NHS App | 48% | 52% | 54% |
| Reception team helpful | 76% | 84% | 85% |
| Last contact good | 59% | 70% | 73% |
| Wait for appointment about right | 68% | 70% | 69% |
| Listened to well | 83% | 87% | 87% |
| Treated with care and concern | 80% | 85% | 86% |
| Confidence and trust in the clinician | 93% | 92% | 93% |
| Needs met | 90% | 90% | 90% |
There are 2,884 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Central Halifax PCN, more than England's 2,171 and West Yorkshire's 2,162. Practices recorded 451 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 78% of them face to face. 46% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
16% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 1.0% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Central Halifax PCN | West Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,884 | 2,162 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 451 | 579 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 78% | 66% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 46% | 45% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 5% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 16% | 17% | 19% |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Central Halifax PCN is osteoporosis (2.7% against 1.2%), and the furthest below is atrial fibrillation (1.8% against 2.2%).
| Condition register | Age group | Central Halifax PCN (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 16.7% | 14.3% | 6,999 |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 13.2% | 15.2% | 7,176 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 11.0% | 7.9% | 4,702 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.0% | 6.6% | 3,545 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 4.8% | 4.6% | 2,002 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.2% | 3.0% | 1,734 |
| Cancer | All ages | 3.1% | 3.8% | 1,705 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 2.7% | 1.2% | 484 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.0% | 1.9% | 1,109 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 1.8% | 2.2% | 971 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.7% | 1.9% | 917 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.2% | 1.0% | 668 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.2% | 1.1% | 663 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 401 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.9% | 0.8% | 485 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 361 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.8% | 0.6% | 416 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 323 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 266 |
- Calder & Ryburn PCN (4 practices)
- Lower Valley PCN (5 practices)
- North Halifax PCN (4 practices)
- Upper Calder Valley PCN (2 practices)
Which practices are in Central Halifax PCN?
King Cross Practice, Spring Hall Medical Practice and The Boulevard Medical Practice.
How do patients rate Central Halifax PCN?
67% described their overall experience as good in the 2026 GP Patient Survey, below the England figure of 77%.
How many patients does Central Halifax PCN cover?
53,844 registered patients across 3 practices in September 2026.
How many patients per GP does Central Halifax PCN have?
2,884 per full-time-equivalent qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.