GP surgery in Ormskirk

Aughton Surgery

19 Town Green Lane, Aughton, Ormskirk, L39 6SE

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good6,372 patients

Scores 84 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 93% of patients say their experience is good and 73% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2026. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 84% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 4 in Ormskirk Based on 105 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 69

  • Easy to get through on the phone70
  • Easy to contact online30
  • Good experience of getting in touch82
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment57

Quality of care 94

  • Patients rate the surgery as good93
  • Patients got what they needed85
  • Doctors and nurses listen91
  • Patients trust the staff96
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done64
  • Meets NHS clinical targets60
  • Children vaccinated on time71

What patients say

105 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

73%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

93%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+2

change since last year

2025: 91% · 2026: 93%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone70%
Had their call answered straight away9%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away86%

The appointment

Were seen the same day23%
Waited more than a week54%
Were seen face to face74%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)64%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 73% 57% 78%
Easy to contact via website 50% 58% 58%
Easy to contact via NHS App 66% 54% 76%
Reception staff helpful 95% 85% 92%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 27% 31% 21%
Sees preferred clinician 41% 42% 37%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 91% 84% 89%
Next steps within 2 days 97% 93% 97%
Good experience of contacting 86% 73% 89%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 60% 57% 53%
Waiting time was about right 74% 69% 80%
Remote appointment 26% 26% 17%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 96% 87% 93%
Treated with care and concern 98% 86% 93%
Considered mental wellbeing 79% 75% 86%
Had all the information needed 100% 92% 95%
Confidence and trust 99% 93% 95%
Involved in decisions 99% 92% 97%
Needs were met 96% 90% 96%
Overall
Overall experience good 93% 77% 91%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 93% 79% 87%
Supported by local services 92% 70% 78%
Discussed managing condition 47% 43% 40%
Agreed a care plan 43% 46% 37%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 105 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 2 January 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
19 Town Green Lane, Aughton, Ormskirk, L39 6SE
Phone
01695 317350
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Ormskirk PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
P81695 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • 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 2026

Read the inspection report

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

6,372registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
83.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension17.0%15.2%
Diabetes5.3%7.9%
Asthma6.5%6.6%
COPD1.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.9%3.0%
Depression15.6%14.3%
Obesity11.9%13.9%
Smoking5.6%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4973%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6477%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)63%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target74%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target62%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check75%78%
Asthma: annual review73%66%

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Common questions

Is Aughton Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Aughton Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01695 317350.

How do patients rate Aughton Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 93% of patients at Aughton Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 73% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 84 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Aughton Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Aughton Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 19 May 2026).

What are the opening times of Aughton Surgery?

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 2 January 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Aughton Surgery?

Call 01695 317350. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 19 Town Green Lane, Aughton, Ormskirk, L39 6SE.

How many patients are registered at Aughton Surgery?

Around 6,372 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Ormskirk 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.