Who works here, what the reviews actually mean and when you can get help
Broom Lane is a large Rotherham GP practice, and three different questions tend to get mixed together: who the current GP partners are, whether the surgery is well rated, and whether evening or weekend access means Broom Lane itself is open like an ordinary walk-in surgery.
The useful 2026 answer is more nuanced: recent recruitment information says the two-site practice has six GP partners, the current CQC rating remains Good, and the core Broom Lane surgery is normally open Monday to Friday, 8:00am–6:30pm.
GP Partners: What the Practice Staff Page Actually Confirms
The practice’s doctor page currently labels the following five doctors as Partner. This is useful, but it does not appear to be the whole 2026 story.
The same staff page also lists other doctors including Dr David Wardle, Dr Helen Davies, Dr Christopher Lumley, Dr Helen Wiseman and Dr Kuunal Naresh Patel, but it does not label those names as partners on the version reviewed.
A current NHS England feature about Broom Lane’s redevelopment also identifies Dr Simon Langmead as GP Managing Director and describes the redesigned building as supporting a multidisciplinary primary-care team.
The 2026 Practice Team Is Larger Than a List of GP Names
Recent recruitment information describes Broom Lane and its Kimberworth Park branch as a practice caring for around 15,000 patients across two sites.
GP partner team
The August 2026 recruitment profile says the practice has six GP partners with a range of specialist interests.
Salaried and trainee doctors
Current recruitment material also describes salaried GPs and trainee GPs working alongside the partners.
Wider primary-care team
Nursing staff and PCN-supported roles include pharmacy, physiotherapy, mental-health and social-prescribing support.
This matters when asking for an appointment: the most useful clinician for a problem is not automatically a GP partner. Broom Lane uses care navigation to route patients to the most suitable doctor, nurse or other health professional.
Broom Lane Reviews: Three Different Measures Are Easy to Confuse
“Reviews” can mean a regulator inspection, a structured patient survey or public star ratings. They answer different questions and should never be merged into one headline score.
CQC currently displays an overall rating of Good for Dr Patel and Partners at 70 Broom Lane.
The focused inspection was carried out on 9 August 2017 and the report was published on 29 September 2017.An independent public-data summary of the 2025 GP Patient Survey reports 81.98% of respondents describing their overall experience as good.
The same summary reports 104 responses. Survey results describe a sample and are not the same as a current 2026 star rating.Yorkshire.com’s Google Maps review snapshot showed 2.6/5 from 105 reviews.
That snapshot was last updated 5 February 2026. Google ratings can change and individual comments are anecdotal, not verified clinical findings.What the 2025 patient-survey snapshot suggests
| Measure | 2025 survey summary | How to read it |
|---|---|---|
| Overall good experience | 81.98% | Broad experience measure from respondents, not all registered patients. |
| Would recommend | 92.02% | Recommendation measure from the survey dataset. |
| Easy to get through by phone | 47.09% | A lower access measure that is useful when considering telephone experience. |
| Satisfied with appointments | 74.51% | Reflects the 2025 survey period, not guaranteed experience today. |
| Trust in GP | 73.55% | Another structured survey measure rather than a public star review. |
Broom Lane also runs a Patient Participation Group and says it wants feedback from a broad mix of patients about matters such as opening times and quality of care. That is a more direct route for ongoing practice feedback than relying only on historic web reviews.
Core Broom Lane Opening Hours
The current practice opening page lists the main Broom Lane site as open 8:00am–6:30pm Monday to Friday. Ordinary Saturday and Sunday surgery is not listed as normal core opening.
| Day | Broom Lane core hours | Planning note |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00am–6:30pm | Separate early/evening extended appointments can operate. |
| Tuesday | 8:00am–6:30pm | Same-day urgent requests can be made through the practice. |
| Wednesday | 8:00am–6:30pm | Extended-access appointments may run after core hours. |
| Thursday | 8:00am–6:30pm | The practice participates in Rotherham-wide Thursday training closures. |
| Friday | 8:00am–6:30pm | Plan routine requests before the weekend where possible. |
| Saturday | Closed | Pre-booked Rotherham hub appointments operate separately. |
| Sunday | Closed | Pre-booked Rotherham hub access may be available separately. |
Evening and Weekend Access Is Not the Same as Normal Broom Lane Opening
Broom Lane participates in Rotherham extended access. The practice currently publishes early, evening and weekend appointment periods, but makes clear that extended appointments are delivered through a wider Rotherham hub service.
Early weekday access
The practice currently lists early extended access from 7:30am–8:00am on Monday and Tuesday.
Evening appointments
Published extended hours include appointments up to 8:30pm on weekday evenings.
Weekend hubs
The practice lists Saturday and Sunday hub access from 8:00am–12:00pm.
Our Clifton Medical Centre Rotherham guide is especially useful here because Clifton’s current extended-access information also names Broom Lane as one of the Rotherham locations where collaborative appointments may be held.
Urgent Today and Routine Appointments Use Different Routes
Call Broom Lane on 01709 724738 or speak to reception during weekday core hours.
Use the practice appointment-request form, telephone or reception.
The practice says some screening or vaccination appointments can be booked through an NHS account / NHS App.
Use NHS 111 for urgent non-emergency help; use 999 for an emergency.
Routine appointment request: micro steps
Start from the current Broom Lane appointment page
Use the official practice route rather than an old third-party appointment link.
Use the request form or contact reception
The current practice page says its appointment request form is available Monday to Friday from 8:00am–6:30pm.
Explain what you need help with
Reception uses this information for care navigation so the request can be directed to a suitable doctor, nurse or another health professional.
Watch for a response
Broom Lane says it aims to respond to routine online appointment requests within one working day.
Check the consultation format
The practice may offer help by telephone, face to face, text or email depending on the request.
If you want to compare this care-navigation approach with a different South Yorkshire online-triage system, see our Sothall Medical Centre Anima booking guide .
Four Ways to Cancel or Change an Appointment
Broom Lane’s current appointment page gives several options, which is useful if the telephone queue is busy.
Use supported appointment-management functions in your NHS account.
The practice lists Airmid as another GP online system for cancellations.
Call 01709 724738 during the published weekday contact hours.
Reply CANCEL to the appointment reminder text where supported.
Repeat Prescriptions: Online, Paper and Limited Telephone Exceptions
Broom Lane’s repeat-prescription page lists the NHS App, SystmOnline/Airmid, paper requests and pharmacy-supported routes. It says routine telephone medication requests are only accepted in exceptional circumstances for housebound patients.
| Route | Practice guidance | Useful point |
|---|---|---|
| NHS App | Listed as an official repeat prescription route. | Select authorised repeat medicines rather than sending clinical details elsewhere. |
| SystmOnline / Airmid | Online repeat ordering is supported. | Use your registered practice account. |
| Reception request box | Paper repeat slips can be placed in the reception box. | Request only medicines currently needed. |
| Telephone | Only exceptional circumstances for housebound patients are published. | Do not assume routine telephone ordering is available. |
For a useful comparison of a practice that explicitly does not accept repeat prescription requests by telephone, see our Rooley Lane Medical Centre prescription and GP access guide .
Test Results: NHS App First, or Call Between 12pm and 3pm if Asked
Fastest published route
Broom Lane says the NHS App is the quickest and easiest way to view test results once they are available.
If told to telephone
If a doctor has specifically told you to ring for a result, the practice asks patients to call between 12:00pm and 3:00pm.
Confidentiality
The practice says results are normally released only to the person they relate to unless appropriate permission or another valid exception applies.
Registering With Broom Lane Medical Centre
The NHS profile currently says Broom Lane Medical Centre is accepting new patients. The practice itself says it welcomes patients living within its practice area.
Check whether your address is inside the practice area
Broom Lane warns that its current area does not include most of Wickersley, although existing registered patients there are unaffected.
Use the NHS Register with a GP Surgery service
The practice links to the NHS-run online registration service. It says an NHS number is helpful but not required to start the form.
Use paper registration if online access is difficult
Broom Lane says paper forms remain available from the surgery.
Allow for practice processing
The practice says it aims to process completed registrations within five working days.
Your named GP does not restrict who you can see
Broom Lane says new patients are allocated a named/accountable GP, but patients can still consult other practice GPs.
Broom Lane and Kimberworth Park Are Part of the Same Two-Site Practice
Broom Lane Medical Centre
70 Broom Lane
Rotherham
S60 3EW
01709 724738
Core weekday opening: 8:00am–6:30pm.
Kimberworth Park Medical Centre
Langdon Road
Kimberworth Park
Rotherham
S61 3QH
Current practice contact information lists 01709 551157 for the branch.
The opening page lists weekday branch hours as 8:00am–6:00pm.
Why Broom Lane Looks Different From Older Photos or Reviews
Recent 2026 practice recruitment material says a major rebuild and remodel of the Broom Lane site has been completed.
NHS England separately describes the redevelopment as creating a modern facility with improved working space and bringing multidisciplinary services closer together.
Broom Lane Is a GP Training Practice
The current appointments page says the practice trains qualified doctors who are becoming GPs, with GP registrar training guided by Dr Kacker and Dr Idukallu.
The practice may also have medical students from the University of Sheffield sitting in during consultations. Broom Lane says patients should be informed beforehand and can ask for the student not to be present without affecting treatment.
Prefer a specific professional?
The appointment page says patients can tell the practice if there is a particular doctor, nurse or other health professional they would prefer to respond.
Need an interpreter or communication support?
Tell reception when arranging the appointment. Broom Lane specifically asks patients to make access, interpreter and communication requirements known.
Parking and Physical Access: Useful, but Check if It Is Essential
CQC’s 2017 inspection information records car parking, disabled parking, wheelchair access and disabled toilet facilities at the practice.
Before You Travel to 70 Broom Lane
- Check whether the appointment says Broom Lane, Kimberworth Park or an extended-access hub.
- For routine online requests, remember the practice says it aims to respond within one working day.
- If you need same-day urgent help during core hours, use the current urgent appointment route rather than waiting for a routine form response.
- If you need an interpreter, preferred consultation format or another adjustment, mention it while arranging the appointment.
- If travelling on a Thursday afternoon, check for a current Rotherham-wide training closure.
- Do not assume Saturday/Sunday hub hours mean normal Broom Lane walk-in reception is open.
Broom Lane Patient Route Helper
Open the option closest to what you need. This is administrative guidance only and does not assess symptoms.
I need urgent GP help today
During weekday core hours, call Broom Lane on 01709 724738 or speak to reception. The practice will ask what you need help with and use care navigation to choose the appropriate professional.
My request is routine
Use the practice appointment request form, telephone reception or visit the surgery. Broom Lane says it aims to respond to routine online requests within one working day.
I want a specific GP partner
Tell the practice which doctor you prefer. Availability may mean waiting longer, and an urgent request may be routed to another suitable clinician.
I need an evening or weekend appointment
Ask about Rotherham extended access. These appointments are pre-arranged through hub services and may be held at Broom Lane or another Rotherham site.
I need my test result
The NHS App is Broom Lane’s quickest published route once a result is available. If your doctor told you to telephone for the result, call between 12:00pm and 3:00pm.
The practice is closed and I need urgent help
Use NHS 111 online or call 111 for urgent, non-life-threatening medical help. Call 999 for a life-threatening emergency.
Address and Directions
Broom Lane Medical Centre
70 Broom Lane
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S60 3EW
Main telephone: 01709 724738.
The map below is provided as a directions aid only. It is not an official NHS or practice map.
Official and Useful Sources for Final Checks
Use these pages for actions or facts that can change. Public review data is kept separate from regulator and practice information.
ENG NHS England Redevelopment Context Current NHS England description of the Broom Lane redevelopment and multidisciplinary working.
Broom Lane Patient Questions Answered
Where is Broom Lane Medical Centre?
Broom Lane Medical Centre is at 70 Broom Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 3EW. Its current main telephone number is 01709 724738.
Who are the GP partners at Broom Lane Medical Centre?
The public practice staff page currently labels Dr Richard Cullen, Dr Rahul Kacker, Dr Uday Idukallu, Dr Victoria Campbell and Dr Simon Langmead as partners. However, August 2026 Broom Lane recruitment material says the two-site practice has six GP partners. Because the sixth partner is not consistently identified on the current authoritative pages located, this guide does not guess the name.
What are Broom Lane Medical Centre’s normal opening hours?
The current practice opening page lists Broom Lane as open Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 6:30pm. Normal Saturday and Sunday surgery is closed, although separate pre-booked extended-access hub appointments may be available.
Does Broom Lane Medical Centre have evening and weekend appointments?
Yes. The practice participates in Rotherham extended access, including evening and weekend hub appointments. These are separate from normal core opening and may take place at Broom Lane or another Rotherham hub, so check the booking location.
How do I request an urgent appointment at Broom Lane?
For urgent same-day help Monday to Friday, call Broom Lane on 01709 724738 or speak to reception during the published 8:00am–6:30pm core hours. The practice uses the information you provide for care navigation.
How do I request a routine GP appointment?
Use Broom Lane’s current appointment-request form, call 01709 724738 or visit reception. The practice says it aims to respond to routine online appointment requests within one working day.
What is Broom Lane Medical Centre’s CQC rating?
CQC currently displays Dr Patel and Partners at 70 Broom Lane as overall Good. The latest focused inspection was carried out on 9 August 2017 and the report was published on 29 September 2017.
What do patient reviews say about Broom Lane Medical Centre?
Different review sources give different signals. An independent summary of the 2025 GP Patient Survey reports 81.98% overall good experience and 92.02% saying they would recommend the practice, based on 104 responses. A Google Maps review snapshot reproduced by Yorkshire.com was 2.6/5 from 105 reviews as last updated on 5 February 2026. These should not be combined with the CQC regulator rating.
Is Broom Lane Medical Centre accepting new patients?
The current NHS profile says Broom Lane Medical Centre is accepting new patients. The practice says new patients must live within its practice area and notes that most of Wickersley is outside the current boundary.
What should I do when Broom Lane Medical Centre is closed?
For urgent medical help that is not life-threatening, use NHS 111 online or call 111. For a life-threatening medical or mental-health emergency, call 999.