GP surgery in Accrington
Arg Healthcare
257-259 Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 0AL
Scores 36 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 71% of patients say their experience is good and 65% 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.
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 59
- Easy to get through on the phone57
- Easy to contact online26
- Good experience of getting in touch33
- Did not wait too long for the appointment91
Quality of care 11
- Patients rate the surgery as good24
- Patients got what they needed5
- Doctors and nurses listen16
- Patients trust the staff22
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done36
- Meets NHS clinical targets15
- Children vaccinated on time16
What patients say
84 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
65%
find the phone easy
well above the England average (57%)
71%
say their experience is good
below the England average (77%)
+10
change since last year
2025: 61% · 2026: 71%
Getting in touch
The appointment
All survey questions, compared with England
| What patients said | This surgery | England | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting in touch | |||
| Easy to get through by phone | 65% | 57% | 37% |
| Easy to contact via website | 47% | 58% | 24% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 63% | 54% | 30% |
| Reception staff helpful | 77% | 85% | 70% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 50% | 31% | 36% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 51% | 42% | 30% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 86% | 84% | 79% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 92% | 93% | 94% |
| Good experience of contacting | 70% | 73% | 52% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 72% | 57% | 39% |
| Waiting time was about right | 88% | 69% | 76% |
| Remote appointment | 45% | 26% | 39% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 81% | 87% | 79% |
| Treated with care and concern | 80% | 86% | 80% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 67% | 75% | 73% |
| Had all the information needed | 96% | 92% | 87% |
| Confidence and trust | 89% | 93% | 92% |
| Involved in decisions | 79% | 92% | 84% |
| Needs were met | 80% | 90% | 83% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 71% | 77% | 61% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 65% | 79% | 72% |
| Supported by local services | 79% | 70% | 59% |
| Discussed managing condition | 59% | 43% | 35% |
| Agreed a care plan | 64% | 46% | 48% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 84 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.
What patients tell us
From people who use this surgery. Official data cannot tell you these things.
Tell us about this surgery
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1 of 10Last time you needed a routine appointment, how long did you wait?
2 of 10When you last phoned, how long did it take to get through?
3 of 10How did you book your last appointment?
4 of 10Can you usually see the same GP?
5 of 10Was your last appointment on time?
6 of 10Are the reception staff helpful?
7 of 10Did the doctor or nurse listen to you?
8 of 10How easy is it to get a repeat prescription?
9 of 10Is parking easy?
10 of 10Would you recommend this surgery?
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Opening times and contact
| Monday | 7:30am to 6:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30am to 6:30pm |
| Thursday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Friday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 15 June 2023. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- 257-259 Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 0AL
- Phone
- 01254 943666
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.brmpaccrington.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Hyndburn Central PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- P81147 · NHS profile
Branch surgery
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- Great Harwood Surgery
- 32 High Street, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4LA
Access and facilities
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Car parking
- Disabled parking
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
Good
overall, from the inspection published 30 June 2016
This rating is 10 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.
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
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 18.5% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 10.6% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 8.1% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.7% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 17.7% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 17.1% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 20.5% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 61% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 71% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 74% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 89% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 84% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 47% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 86% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 70% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arg Healthcarethis surgery | – | 36 | 65% | 71% | Yes |
| Oswald Medical CentreAccrington, BB5 1RP | 0.3 miles | 21 | 59% | 75% | Yes |
| King Street Medical CentreAccrington, BB5 1RT | 0.4 miles | 22 | 76% | 66% | Yes |
| Accrington Victoria GP PracticeAccrington, BB5 1RT | 0.4 miles | 7 | 33% | 61% | Yes |
| Dr Bello's SurgeryAccrington, BB5 1RT | 0.4 miles | 19 | 65% | 64% | Yes |
| Richmond Medical CentreAccrington, BB5 1RT | 0.4 miles | 1 | 26% | 51% | Yes |
| Dill Hall SurgeryAccrington, BB5 1RT | 0.4 miles | – | – | – | – |
| Peel House Medical PracticeAccrington, BB5 2EJ | 0.4 miles | 36 | 50% | 78% | Yes |
| Higher Heys SurgeryAccrington, BB5 3BP | 1.1 miles | 67 | 82% | 79% | Yes |
| The Clayton Medical CentreAccrington, BB5 5HU | 1.5 miles | 8 | 41% | 66% | Yes |
Higher Heys Surgery is 1.1 miles away, scores 67 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Arg Healthcare taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Arg Healthcare was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01254 943666.
How do patients rate Arg Healthcare?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 71% of patients at Arg Healthcare said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 65% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 36 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Arg Healthcare?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Arg Healthcare as Good at its last published inspection (report published 30 June 2016).
What are the opening times of Arg Healthcare?
Reception is open Monday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 15 June 2023. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Arg Healthcare?
Call 01254 943666 or visit its website, www.brmpaccrington.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 257-259 Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 0AL.
Does Arg Healthcare have a branch surgery?
Yes. Arg Healthcare also runs Great Harwood Surgery (32 High Street, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4LA). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at Arg Healthcare?
Around 4,944 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Hyndburn Central 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.