The Bingley Bubble PCN: primary care network practices and patient survey
The Bingley Bubble PCN is a primary care network of 5 GP practices with 45,454 registered patients (September 2026). In the 2026 GP Patient Survey, 83% of its patients described their overall experience as good, above the England figure of 77%. Its practices have 1,460 patients per qualified GP (England: 2,171).
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 5 practices in The Bingley Bubble PCN with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 67% at Wilsden Medical Centre to 94% at Baildon Medical Practice, with a median of 87% (England: 77%). 3 are above England and 1 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Baildon Medical Practice has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (93%, England 57%).
| Practice | Registered patients | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baildon Medical Practice | 10,129 | 94% | 93% | Good | 1,151 |
| Oak Glen Surgery | 3,903 | 89% | 85% | Good | 1,626 |
| Bingley Medical Practice | 13,750 | 87% | 59% | Good | 1,679 |
| The Springfield Surgery - Bingley | 7,771 | 80% | 59% | Good | 1,462 |
| Wilsden Medical Centre | 9,901 | 67% | 45% | Good | 1,541 |
Results for the network as a whole, from 538 responses, against West Yorkshire and England.
| Survey question | The Bingley Bubble PCN | West Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall experience good | 83% | 76% | 77% |
| Easy to contact by phone | 65% | 53% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via the website | 66% | 54% | 58% |
| Easy to contact via the NHS App | 55% | 52% | 54% |
| Reception team helpful | 92% | 84% | 85% |
| Last contact good | 81% | 70% | 73% |
| Wait for appointment about right | 78% | 70% | 69% |
| Listened to well | 91% | 87% | 87% |
| Treated with care and concern | 91% | 85% | 86% |
| Confidence and trust in the clinician | 95% | 92% | 93% |
| Needs met | 94% | 90% | 90% |
There are 1,460 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in The Bingley Bubble PCN, fewer than England's 2,171 and West Yorkshire's 2,162. Practices recorded 659 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 69% of them face to face. 36% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
27% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 0.1% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | The Bingley Bubble PCN | West Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 1,460 | 2,162 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 659 | 579 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 69% | 66% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 36% | 45% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 2% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 27% | 17% | 19% |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in The Bingley Bubble PCN is palliative care (0.9% against 0.6%), and the furthest below is learning disability (0.4% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | The Bingley Bubble PCN (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 20.2% | 15.2% | 9,146 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 13.6% | 14.3% | 5,080 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.8% | 6.6% | 3,354 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 7.7% | 7.9% | 2,899 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 5.8% | 4.6% | 2,165 |
| Cancer | All ages | 5.2% | 3.8% | 2,364 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.6% | 3.0% | 1,616 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 3.0% | 2.2% | 1,363 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.4% | 1.9% | 1,095 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.0% | 1.9% | 917 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.1% | 0.8% | 486 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.0% | 1.1% | 449 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.0% | 1.0% | 442 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.9% | 0.6% | 407 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.9% | 1.2% | 187 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 317 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 322 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.8% | 0.6% | 343 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 163 |
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Which practices are in The Bingley Bubble PCN?
Baildon Medical Practice, Bingley Medical Practice, Oak Glen Surgery, The Springfield Surgery - Bingley and Wilsden Medical Centre.
How do patients rate The Bingley Bubble PCN?
83% described their overall experience as good in the 2026 GP Patient Survey, above the England figure of 77%.
How many patients does The Bingley Bubble PCN cover?
45,454 registered patients across 5 practices in September 2026.
How many patients per GP does The Bingley Bubble PCN have?
1,460 per full-time-equivalent qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.