GP surgery in Blackpool

Adelaide Street Surgery

61 Elizabeth Street, Blackpool, FY1 3JG

Taking on new patientsInspection: Inadequate15,253 patients

Scores 4 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 61% of patients say their experience is good and 34% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Inadequate in 2026. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 4% of GP surgeries in England. 16th of 16 in Blackpool Based on 98 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 12

  • Easy to get through on the phone8
  • Easy to contact online4
  • Good experience of getting in touch14
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment35

Quality of care 1

  • Patients rate the surgery as good7
  • Patients got what they needed1
  • Doctors and nurses listen2
  • Patients trust the staff33
  • Inspection rating (Inadequate)0
  • Health checks and screening done17
  • Meets NHS clinical targets36
  • Children vaccinated on time27

What patients say

98 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

34%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

61%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-9

change since last year

2025: 70% · 2026: 61%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone46%
Had their call answered straight away0%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away55%

The appointment

Were seen the same day19%
Waited more than a week30%
Were seen face to face66%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)54%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 34% 57% 56%
Easy to contact via website 29% 58% 39%
Easy to contact via NHS App 40% 54% 42%
Reception staff helpful 75% 85% 80%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 31% 31% 36%
Sees preferred clinician 28% 42% 26%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 79% 84% 80%
Next steps within 2 days 88% 93% 89%
Good experience of contacting 60% 73% 69%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 47% 57% 49%
Waiting time was about right 66% 69% 63%
Remote appointment 34% 26% 37%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 70% 87% 82%
Treated with care and concern 73% 86% 84%
Considered mental wellbeing 70% 75% 69%
Had all the information needed 77% 92% 87%
Confidence and trust 91% 93% 87%
Involved in decisions 68% 92% 83%
Needs were met 75% 90% 83%
Overall
Overall experience good 61% 77% 70%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 72% 79% 61%
Supported by local services 67% 70% 72%
Discussed managing condition 28% 43% 47%
Agreed a care plan 50% 46% 48%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 98 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 8pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 23 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
61 Elizabeth Street, Blackpool, FY1 3JG
Phone
01253 620725
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.adelaidestreetfp.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Blackpool Central West PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
P81042 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.

Dr Anderson and Partners
Harris Medical Center, Kentmere Dr, Mereside, Blackpool, FY4 4TW · 01253 763556

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Inadequate

overall, from the inspection published 25 February 2026

Read the inspection report

The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Inadequate
Is it effective?Requires improvement
Is it caring?Requires improvement
Is it responsive?Requires improvement
Is it well-led?Inadequate

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

15,253registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
77.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension16.8%15.2%
Diabetes9.6%7.9%
Asthma7.8%6.6%
COPD4.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.1%3.0%
Depression28.3%14.3%
Obesity17.5%13.9%
Smoking28.3%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4952%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6458%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)61%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)86%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target72%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target61%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check73%78%
Asthma: annual review60%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Adelaide Street Surgerythis surgery434%61%Yes
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Marton Medical PracticeBlackpool, FY3 9ES0.7 miles2456%71%Yes
GP Led Health CentreBlackpool, FY3 9ES0.7 milesNo
St Pauls Medical CentreBlackpool, FY1 2HH0.7 miles548%55%Yes
Layton Medical CentreBlackpool, FY3 7EN0.8 miles2134%73%Yes
Bloomfield Medical CentreBlackpool, FY1 6JW1.1 miles2253%74%Yes
Newton Drive Health CentreBlackpool, FY3 8NX1.2 miles4450%81%Yes
Waterloo Medical CentreBlackpool, FY4 3AD1.5 miles2248%77%Yes
Glenroyd Medical CentreBlackpool, FY2 0JG2.0 miles1042%67%Yes

South King Street Medical Centre is 0.3 miles away, scores 60 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Adelaide Street Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Adelaide Street Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01253 620725.

How do patients rate Adelaide Street Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 61% of patients at Adelaide Street Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 34% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 4 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Adelaide Street Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Adelaide Street Surgery as Inadequate at its last published inspection (report published 25 February 2026).

What are the opening times of Adelaide Street Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 8pm, 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 23 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Adelaide Street Surgery?

Call 01253 620725 or visit its website, www.adelaidestreetfp.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 61 Elizabeth Street, Blackpool, FY1 3JG.

Does Adelaide Street Surgery have a branch surgery?

Yes. Adelaide Street Surgery also runs Dr Anderson and Partners (Harris Medical Center, Kentmere Dr, Mereside, Blackpool, FY4 4TW). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Adelaide Street Surgery?

Around 15,253 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Blackpool Central West PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Lancashire and South Cumbria 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.