GP surgery in Lincoln

Abbey Medical Practice

95 Monks Road, Lincoln, LN2 5HR

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good9,055 patients

Scores 38 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 78% of patients say their experience is good and 68% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2016. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 38% of GP surgeries in England. 9th of 10 in Lincoln Based on 100 patient survey replies, the inspection rating and NHS records.

How the score breaks down

Each line is a score out of 100. The England average is 50 and higher is better. How it works

Getting an appointment 51

  • Easy to get through on the phone61
  • Easy to contact online24
  • Good experience of getting in touch58
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment43

Quality of care 23

  • Patients rate the surgery as good44
  • Patients got what they needed30
  • Doctors and nurses listen8
  • Patients trust the staff27
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done1
  • Meets NHS clinical targets47
  • Children vaccinated on time42

What patients say

100 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

68%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

78%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

+11

change since last year

2025: 67% · 2026: 78%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone88%
Had their call answered straight away19%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away70%

The appointment

Were seen the same day45%
Waited more than a week22%
Were seen face to face58%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)70%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 68% 57% 54%
Easy to contact via website 46% 58% 21%
Easy to contact via NHS App 55% 54% 21%
Reception staff helpful 87% 85% 89%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 26% 31% 27%
Sees preferred clinician 21% 42% 53%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 90% 84% 84%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 97%
Good experience of contacting 78% 73% 63%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 54% 57% 53%
Waiting time was about right 69% 69% 70%
Remote appointment 42% 26% 43%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 77% 87% 84%
Treated with care and concern 78% 86% 79%
Considered mental wellbeing 76% 75% 69%
Had all the information needed 91% 92% 84%
Confidence and trust 90% 93% 86%
Involved in decisions 89% 92% 84%
Needs were met 88% 90% 78%
Overall
Overall experience good 78% 77% 67%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 63% 79% 66%
Supported by local services 57% 70% 58%
Discussed managing condition 44% 43% 43%
Agreed a care plan 47% 46% 49%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 100 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6:30pm
Tuesday8am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 20 August 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
95 Monks Road, Lincoln, LN2 5HR
Phone
01522 530334
Website
www.abbeymedicalpractice.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Imp PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C83051 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 26 July 2016

This rating is 10 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

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The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Good
Is it effective?Good
Is it caring?Good
Is it responsive?Good
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

9,055registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
79.5years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension10.5%15.2%
Diabetes6.1%7.9%
Asthma4.7%6.6%
COPD1.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.8%3.0%
Depression13.5%14.3%
Obesity10.0%13.9%
Smoking25.8%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4945%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6458%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)63%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)75%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target66%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target46%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check62%78%
Asthma: annual review49%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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Abbey Medical Practicethis surgery3868%78%Yes
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Brayford Medical Practice is 0.6 miles away, scores 74 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Abbey Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Abbey Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01522 530334.

How do patients rate Abbey Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 78% of patients at Abbey Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 68% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 38 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Abbey Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Abbey Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 26 July 2016).

What are the opening times of Abbey Medical Practice?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 20 August 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Abbey Medical Practice?

Call 01522 530334 or visit its website, www.abbeymedicalpractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 95 Monks Road, Lincoln, LN2 5HR.

How many patients are registered at Abbey Medical Practice?

Around 9,055 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Imp PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Lincolnshire NHS area.

Where this comes from: the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, Care Quality Commission ratings, NHS records of patients, conditions, checks and vaccinations (published through OHID Fingertips), and this surgery's page on the NHS website (checked 20 September 2026). Read how the score is worked out. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.