About this practice

Garland House Surgery is an NHS GP surgery located at Garland House, 1 Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S73 9JX. The practice serves 10,859 registered patients.

The practice holds an Outstanding rating — the highest possible — from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), based on its most recent inspection on 15 April 2016. CQC rated the practice as: Safe (Good), Effective (Good), Caring (Good), Responsive (Outstanding), Well-led (Good). In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 68% of respondents described their overall experience as good — 7 percentage points below the national average, which is below the national average.

In December 2025, the practice delivered 4,206 appointments. The vast majority (89%) were face-to-face consultations, with 10% by telephone.

In terms of clinical outcomes, the practice has mixed results across key Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) indicators. Notable results include: COPD: review in the preceding 12 months (94%), Mental health: comprehensive care plan in place (97%), Smoking: smokers offered support and treatment (93%). Areas for monitoring include Diabetes: blood sugar well controlled (HbA1c ≤ 58 mmol/mol) at 57% and Hypertension: blood pressure ≤ 140/90 (under 80) at 64%.

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