GP surgery in Barnsley

Bhf Lundwood Surgery

Lundwood Priory Campus, Pontefract Road, Lundwood, Barnsley, S71 5PN

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good3,545 patients

Scores 72 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 84% of patients say their experience is good and 56% 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.

Good Scores higher than 72% of GP surgeries in England. 6th of 24 in Barnsley Based on 113 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 phone40
  • Easy to contact online54
  • Good experience of getting in touch60
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment61

Quality of care 90

  • Patients rate the surgery as good66
  • Patients got what they needed79
  • Doctors and nurses listen95
  • Patients trust the staff88
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done88
  • Meets NHS clinical targets98
  • Children vaccinated on time99

What patients say

113 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

56%

find the phone easy

about the England average (57%)

84%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+4

change since last year

2025: 80% · 2026: 84%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone73%
Had their call answered straight away18%
Gave up or got no answer5%
Knew what would happen next straight away69%

The appointment

Were seen the same day37%
Waited more than a week27%
Were seen face to face78%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)61%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 56% 57% 39%
Easy to contact via website 60% 58% 51%
Easy to contact via NHS App 61% 54% 51%
Reception staff helpful 95% 85% 85%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 44% 31% 33%
Sees preferred clinician 57% 42% 37%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 79% 84% 81%
Next steps within 2 days 98% 93% 98%
Good experience of contacting 79% 73% 64%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 65% 57% 45%
Waiting time was about right 75% 69% 64%
Remote appointment 22% 26% 21%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 97% 87% 91%
Treated with care and concern 92% 86% 84%
Considered mental wellbeing 88% 75% 76%
Had all the information needed 93% 92% 96%
Confidence and trust 98% 93% 92%
Involved in decisions 93% 92% 91%
Needs were met 95% 90% 89%
Overall
Overall experience good 84% 77% 80%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 75% 79% 76%
Supported by local services 76% 70% 67%
Discussed managing condition 55% 43% 56%
Agreed a care plan 44% 46% 68%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 113 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 17 December 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Lundwood Priory Campus, Pontefract Road, Lundwood, Barnsley, S71 5PN
Phone
01226 240388
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Fcp Service - Barnsley PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
Y05364 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • 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 15 August 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

3,545registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
78.9years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension13.0%15.2%
Diabetes8.5%7.9%
Asthma7.6%6.6%
COPD2.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.8%3.0%
Depression21.9%14.3%
Obesity19.4%13.9%
Smoking21.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4978%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6475%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)83%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)97%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target88%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target53%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check80%78%
Asthma: annual review78%66%

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Common questions

Is Bhf Lundwood Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Bhf Lundwood Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01226 240388.

How do patients rate Bhf Lundwood Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 84% of patients at Bhf Lundwood Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 56% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 72 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Bhf Lundwood Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Bhf Lundwood Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 15 August 2019).

What are the opening times of Bhf Lundwood 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 17 December 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Bhf Lundwood Surgery?

Call 01226 240388. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Lundwood Priory Campus, Pontefract Road, Lundwood, Barnsley, S71 5PN.

How many patients are registered at Bhf Lundwood Surgery?

Around 3,545 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Fcp Service - Barnsley PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the South 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.