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GP surgeries in Ulverston
There are 2 NHS GP surgeries in Ulverston (Westmorland and Furness), serving around 16,660 registered patients. Patients here rate their surgeries well above the England average. 2 are taking on new patients.
All 2 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 | Ulverston Medical PracticeUlverston Community Health Centre, Ulverston, LA12 7BT | 77 | 66% | 83% | Good | Yes |
| 2 | Ulverston Community Health CentreStanley Street, Ulverston, LA12 7BT | 70 | 75% | 89% | Good | Yes |
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How Ulverston compares
What patients here said in the 2026 NHS survey, next to England.
| Easy to get through by phone | 70% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via website | 63% | 58% |
| Good experience of contacting | 81% | 73% |
| Waiting time was about right | 76% | 69% |
| Good at listening | 94% | 87% |
| Confidence and trust | 96% | 93% |
| Needs were met | 93% | 90% |
| Overall experience good | 86% | 77% |
Common questions
Which is the best GP surgery in Ulverston?
Ulverston Medical Practice has the highest GPScore in Ulverston, 77 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 Ulverston are taking on new patients?
2 of the 2 surgeries in Ulverston were taking on new patients when we last checked their pages on the NHS website, including Ulverston Medical Practice, Ulverston Community Health Centre. 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 Ulverston?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 70% of patients at surgeries in Ulverston said it was easy to get through by phone. The England average is 57%. 81% said their experience of contacting their surgery was good. The table above shows the figures for each surgery.
How are GP surgeries in Ulverston rated by inspectors?
2 of the 2 inspected surgeries in Ulverston 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.