GP surgery in Cumberland

Aspatria Medical Group

West Street, Aspatria, Wigton, CA7 3HH

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good7,182 patients

Scores 99 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 96% of patients say their experience is good and 88% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2019. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 99% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 7 in Allerdale Based on 119 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 98

  • Easy to get through on the phone93
  • Easy to contact online91
  • Good experience of getting in touch96
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment98

Quality of care 98

  • Patients rate the surgery as good98
  • Patients got what they needed97
  • Doctors and nurses listen97
  • Patients trust the staff97
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done80
  • Meets NHS clinical targets83
  • Children vaccinated on time65

What patients say

119 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

88%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

96%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

0

change since last year

2025: 96% · 2026: 96%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone85%
Had their call answered straight away23%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away65%

The appointment

Were seen the same day42%
Waited more than a week14%
Were seen face to face69%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)65%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 88% 57% 91%
Easy to contact via website 78% 58% 45%
Easy to contact via NHS App 77% 54% 70%
Reception staff helpful 99% 85% 99%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 36% 31% 35%
Sees preferred clinician 61% 42% 60%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 99% 84% 99%
Next steps within 2 days 97% 93% 98%
Good experience of contacting 93% 73% 91%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 74% 57% 89%
Waiting time was about right 94% 69% 93%
Remote appointment 31% 26% 29%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 98% 87% 95%
Treated with care and concern 96% 86% 95%
Considered mental wellbeing 87% 75% 87%
Had all the information needed 98% 92% 95%
Confidence and trust 99% 93% 100%
Involved in decisions 100% 92% 97%
Needs were met 99% 90% 96%
Overall
Overall experience good 96% 77% 96%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 83% 79% 85%
Supported by local services 80% 70% 88%
Discussed managing condition 48% 43% 60%
Agreed a care plan 43% 46% 37%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 119 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 13 September 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
West Street, Aspatria, Wigton, CA7 3HH
Phone
016973 20209
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.aspatriamedicalgroup.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Keswick & Solway PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
A82055 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • 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

Good

overall, from the inspection published 31 January 2019

This rating is 7 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

7,182registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
83.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension21.9%15.2%
Diabetes10.7%7.9%
Asthma8.5%6.6%
COPD3.3%1.9%
Coronary heart disease5.4%3.0%
Depression16.7%14.3%
Obesity21.2%13.9%
Smoking12.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4977%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6477%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)73%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)94%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target81%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target66%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check81%78%
Asthma: annual review67%66%

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Common questions

Is Aspatria Medical Group taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Aspatria Medical Group was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 016973 20209.

How do patients rate Aspatria Medical Group?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 96% of patients at Aspatria Medical Group said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 88% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 99 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Aspatria Medical Group?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Aspatria Medical Group as Good at its last published inspection (report published 31 January 2019).

What are the opening times of Aspatria Medical Group?

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 13 September 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Aspatria Medical Group?

Call 016973 20209 or visit its website, www.aspatriamedicalgroup.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is West Street, Aspatria, Wigton, CA7 3HH.

How many patients are registered at Aspatria Medical Group?

Around 7,182 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Keswick & Solway PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the North East and North 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.