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GP surgeries in Golborne
There are 6 NHS GP surgeries in Golborne (Wigan), serving around 26,979 registered patients. Patients here rate their surgeries above the England average. 6 are taking on new patients. Ranked 235th of 726 towns in England.
All 6 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 | Slag Lane Medical Centre216 Slag Lane, Warrington, WA3 2EZ | 91 | 74% | 85% | Good | Yes |
| 2 | High Street SurgeryGolborne Health Centre, Warrington, WA3 3GS | 71 | 81% | 89% | Not rated | Yes |
| 3 | Family Medical PracticeGolborne Health Centre, Warrington, WA3 3GS | 64 | 76% | 78% | Not rated | Yes |
| 4 | Lowton & Platt Bridge Surgery208c Newton Road, Warrington, WA3 2AQ | 62 | 72% | 81% | Good | Yes |
| 5 | Braithwaite RD Surgery36 Braithwaite Road, Warrington, WA3 2HY | 47 | 59% | 76% | Good | Yes |
| 6 | Golborne SurgeryGolborne Health Centre, Warrington, WA3 3GS | 9 | 61% | 62% | Good | Yes |
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How Golborne compares
What patients here said in the 2026 NHS survey, next to England.
| Easy to get through by phone | 71% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via website | 56% | 58% |
| Good experience of contacting | 78% | 73% |
| Waiting time was about right | 73% | 69% |
| Good at listening | 88% | 87% |
| Confidence and trust | 92% | 93% |
| Needs were met | 91% | 90% |
| Overall experience good | 79% | 77% |
Branch surgeries in Golborne
Run by a main practice elsewhere. Ratings and registration belong to the main practice.
Common questions
Which is the best GP surgery in Golborne?
Slag Lane Medical Centre has the highest GPScore in Golborne, 91 out of 100 (grade A). 85% 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 Golborne are taking on new patients?
6 of the 6 surgeries in Golborne were taking on new patients when we last checked their pages on the NHS website, including Slag Lane Medical Centre, High Street Surgery, Family Medical Practice, Lowton & Platt Bridge Surgery, Braithwaite RD 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 Golborne?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 71% of patients at surgeries in Golborne said it was easy to get through by phone. The England average is 57%. 78% said their experience of contacting their surgery was good. The table above shows the figures for each surgery.
How are GP surgeries in Golborne rated by inspectors?
4 of the 4 inspected surgeries in Golborne 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.