Town in Hyndburn
GP surgeries in Accrington
There are 8 NHS GP surgeries in Accrington (Hyndburn), serving around 55,862 registered patients. Patients here rate their surgeries well below the England average. 7 are taking on new patients. Ranked 695th of 726 towns in England.
All 8 surgeries, ranked
Click a column heading to sort. Scores are out of 100 and the England average is 50.
| # | Surgery | Score | Easy by phone | Say it is good | Inspection | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arg Healthcare257-259 Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 0AL | 36 | 65% | 71% | Good | Yes |
| 2 | Peel House Medical PracticeAccrington Pals Phcc, Accrington, BB5 2EJ | 36 | 50% | 78% | Good | Yes |
| 3 | King Street Medical CentreAcorn Primary Care Centre, Accrington, BB5 1RT | 22 | 76% | 66% | Good | Yes |
| 4 | Oswald Medical Centre387-391 Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1RP | 21 | 59% | 75% | Good | Yes |
| 5 | Dr Bello's SurgeryAcorn Primary Care Centre, Accrington, BB5 1RT | 19 | 65% | 64% | Good | Yes |
| 6 | Accrington Victoria GP PracticeAcorn Primary Care Centre, Accrington, BB5 1RT | 7 | 33% | 61% | Not rated | Yes |
| 7 | Richmond Medical CentreAcorn Primary Health C C, Accrington, BB5 1RT | 1 | 26% | 51% | Good | Yes |
| 8 | Dill Hall SurgeryAcorn Primary Care Centre, Accrington, BB5 1RT | – | – | – | Not rated | – |
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How Accrington compares
What patients here said in the 2026 NHS survey, next to England.
| Easy to get through by phone | 53% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via website | 36% | 58% |
| Good experience of contacting | 60% | 73% |
| Waiting time was about right | 67% | 69% |
| Good at listening | 81% | 87% |
| Confidence and trust | 89% | 93% |
| Needs were met | 83% | 90% |
| Overall experience good | 66% | 77% |
Common questions
Which is the best GP surgery in Accrington?
Arg Healthcare has the highest GPScore in Accrington, 36 out of 100 (grade D). 71% of its patients say their overall experience is good. The ranking is based on the 2026 NHS patient survey, inspection results and NHS quality data. Different surgeries suit different people, so it is worth looking at the ones nearest you too.
Which GP surgeries in Accrington are taking on new patients?
7 of the 8 surgeries in Accrington were taking on new patients when we last checked their pages on the NHS website, including Arg Healthcare, Peel House Medical Practice, King Street Medical Centre, Oswald Medical Centre, Dr Bello's Surgery and others. You usually need to live in the area a surgery covers. Each surgery page has a link to register online.
How easy is it to get a GP appointment in Accrington?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 53% of patients at surgeries in Accrington said it was easy to get through by phone. The England average is 57%. 60% said their experience of contacting their surgery was good. The table above shows the figures for each surgery.
How are GP surgeries in Accrington rated by inspectors?
6 of the 6 inspected surgeries in Accrington are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission.
Sources: the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey (NHS England and Ipsos), Care Quality Commission ratings to 01 September 2026, each surgery's page on the NHS website for new-patient status, and ONS geography via OpenCrime. Read how scores work.