City and council area
GP surgeries in Lancaster
There are 5 NHS GP surgeries in Lancaster, serving around 160,583 registered patients. Patients here rate their surgeries above the England average. 4 are taking on new patients. Ranked 167th of 294 council areas in England.
All 5 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 | Ash Trees SurgeryMarket Street, Carnforth, LA5 9JU | 72 | 65% | 83% | Good | Yes |
| 2 | Lancaster Medical Practice8 Dalton Square, Lancaster, LA1 1PN | 63 | 51% | 83% | Outstanding | Yes |
| 3 | Queen Square Medical Practice2 Queen Square, Lancaster, LA1 1RP | 29 | 55% | 75% | Good | Yes |
| 4 | Bay Medical GroupHeysham Primary Care Centre, Morecambe, LA3 2LE | 24 | 44% | 77% | Requires improvement | Yes |
| 5 | Bay Medical Group Extended OohMorecambe Health Centre, Morecambe, LA4 5LY | – | – | – | Not rated | – |
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How Lancaster 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 | 62% | 58% |
| Good experience of contacting | 75% | 73% |
| Waiting time was about right | 68% | 69% |
| Good at listening | 91% | 87% |
| Confidence and trust | 93% | 93% |
| Needs were met | 92% | 90% |
| Overall experience good | 79% | 77% |
Areas within Lancaster
Branch surgeries in Lancaster
Run by a main practice elsewhere. Ratings and registration belong to the main practice.
Common questions
Which is the best GP surgery in Lancaster?
Ash Trees Surgery has the highest GPScore in Lancaster, 72 out of 100 (grade B). 83% 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 Lancaster are taking on new patients?
4 of the 5 surgeries in Lancaster were taking on new patients when we last checked their pages on the NHS website, including Ash Trees Surgery, Lancaster Medical Practice, Queen Square Medical Practice, Bay Medical Group. 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 Lancaster?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 53% of patients at surgeries in Lancaster said it was easy to get through by phone. The England average is 57%. 75% said their experience of contacting their surgery was good. The table above shows the figures for each surgery.
How are GP surgeries in Lancaster rated by inspectors?
3 of the 4 inspected surgeries in Lancaster are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, and 1 is rated Requires Improvement or Inadequate.
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.