GP surgery in Scunthorpe

Ashby Turn Primary Care Partners

Ashby the Link, Scunthorpe, DN16 2UT

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good12,454 patients

Scores 43 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 76% of patients say their experience is good and 54% 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.

Average Scores higher than 43% of GP surgeries in England. 5th of 8 in Scunthorpe Based on 99 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 54

  • Easy to get through on the phone36
  • Easy to contact online78
  • Good experience of getting in touch48
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment68

Quality of care 30

  • Patients rate the surgery as good38
  • Patients got what they needed18
  • Doctors and nurses listen39
  • Patients trust the staff33
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done39
  • Meets NHS clinical targets56
  • Children vaccinated on time48

What patients say

99 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

54%

find the phone easy

below the England average (57%)

76%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

+2

change since last year

2025: 73% · 2026: 76%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone28%
Had their call answered straight away9%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away40%

The appointment

Were seen the same day33%
Waited more than a week32%
Were seen face to face86%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)53%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 54% 57% 39%
Easy to contact via website 70% 58% 68%
Easy to contact via NHS App 65% 54% 51%
Reception staff helpful 84% 85% 80%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 30% 31% 29%
Sees preferred clinician 18% 42% 23%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 86% 84% 81%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 99%
Good experience of contacting 75% 73% 68%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 67% 57% 43%
Waiting time was about right 77% 69% 79%
Remote appointment 14% 26% 14%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 86% 87% 88%
Treated with care and concern 88% 86% 85%
Considered mental wellbeing 83% 75% 67%
Had all the information needed 91% 92% 91%
Confidence and trust 91% 93% 85%
Involved in decisions 89% 92% 92%
Needs were met 86% 90% 93%
Overall
Overall experience good 76% 77% 73%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 80% 79% 72%
Supported by local services 75% 70% 71%
Discussed managing condition 33% 43% 42%
Agreed a care plan 47% 46% 39%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 99 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 27 November 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Ashby the Link, Scunthorpe, DN16 2UT
Phone
01724 842051
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
North Lincolnshire South PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
B81045 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

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

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 19 May 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

12,454registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
82.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension19.1%15.2%
Diabetes10.0%7.9%
Asthma6.5%6.6%
COPD3.1%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.3%3.0%
Depression20.5%14.3%
Obesity14.7%13.9%
Smoking17.4%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4973%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6474%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)69%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)88%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target77%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target60%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check78%78%
Asthma: annual review56%66%

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Cambridge Avenue & Messingham Medical Centre is 0.5 miles away, scores 54 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Ashby Turn Primary Care Partners taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Ashby Turn Primary Care Partners was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01724 842051.

How do patients rate Ashby Turn Primary Care Partners?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 76% of patients at Ashby Turn Primary Care Partners said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 54% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 43 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Ashby Turn Primary Care Partners?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Ashby Turn Primary Care Partners as Good at its last published inspection (report published 19 May 2016).

What are the opening times of Ashby Turn Primary Care Partners?

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 27 November 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Ashby Turn Primary Care Partners?

Call 01724 842051. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Ashby the Link, Scunthorpe, DN16 2UT.

How many patients are registered at Ashby Turn Primary Care Partners?

Around 12,454 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of North Lincolnshire South PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Humber and North Yorkshire 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.