Town in Pendle
GP surgeries in Nelson
There are 5 NHS GP surgeries in Nelson (Pendle), serving around 45,230 registered patients. Patients here rate their surgeries well below the England average. 5 are taking on new patients. Ranked 688th of 726 towns 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 | Whitefield HealthcareCarr Road, Nelson, BB9 7SR | 54 | 64% | 80% | Good | Yes |
| 2 | Reedyford Hlth Care GroupYarnspinners Primary Hcc, Nelson, BB9 7SR | 42 | 58% | 77% | Good | Yes |
| 3 | Nelson Medical PracticeYarnspinners Primary Hcc, Nelson, BB9 7SR | 5 | 30% | 65% | Good | Yes |
| 4 | Dr Jehangir (SH)Yarnspinners Primary Hcc, Nelson, BB9 7SR | 4 | 46% | 62% | Good | Yes |
| 5 | Pwe Pendle Valley MillYarnspinners Primary Hcc, Nelson, BB9 7SR | 1 | 20% | 47% | Not rated | Yes |
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How Nelson compares
What patients here said in the 2026 NHS survey, next to England.
| Easy to get through by phone | 42% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via website | 40% | 58% |
| Good experience of contacting | 54% | 73% |
| Waiting time was about right | 62% | 69% |
| Good at listening | 82% | 87% |
| Confidence and trust | 91% | 93% |
| Needs were met | 90% | 90% |
| Overall experience good | 65% | 77% |
Branch surgeries in Nelson
Run by a main practice elsewhere. Ratings and registration belong to the main practice.
Common questions
Which is the best GP surgery in Nelson?
Whitefield Healthcare has the highest GPScore in Nelson, 54 out of 100 (grade C). 80% 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 Nelson are taking on new patients?
5 of the 5 surgeries in Nelson were taking on new patients when we last checked their pages on the NHS website, including Whitefield Healthcare, Reedyford Hlth Care Group, Nelson Medical Practice, Dr Jehangir (SH), Pwe Pendle Valley Mill. 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 Nelson?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 42% of patients at surgeries in Nelson said it was easy to get through by phone. The England average is 57%. 54% said their experience of contacting their surgery was good. The table above shows the figures for each surgery.
How are GP surgeries in Nelson rated by inspectors?
4 of the 4 inspected surgeries in Nelson 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.