GP surgery in North Lincolnshire

Bridge Street Surgery

53 Bridge Street, Brigg, DN20 8NT

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good7,290 patients

Scores 66 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 85% of patients say their experience is good and 64% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2017. It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 66% of GP surgeries in England. 6th of 10 in North Lincolnshire Based on 89 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 57

  • Easy to get through on the phone53
  • Easy to contact online70
  • Good experience of getting in touch66
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment42

Quality of care 75

  • Patients rate the surgery as good71
  • Patients got what they needed55
  • Doctors and nurses listen69
  • Patients trust the staff43
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done78
  • Meets NHS clinical targets91
  • Children vaccinated on time93

What patients say

89 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

64%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

85%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+2

change since last year

2025: 83% · 2026: 85%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone36%
Had their call answered straight away21%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away56%

The appointment

Were seen the same day18%
Waited more than a week39%
Were seen face to face83%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)67%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 64% 57% 76%
Easy to contact via website 66% 58% 45%
Easy to contact via NHS App 63% 54% 59%
Reception staff helpful 83% 85% 88%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 48% 31% 51%
Sees preferred clinician 46% 42% 57%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 92% 84% 93%
Next steps within 2 days 98% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 81% 73% 86%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 69% 57% 74%
Waiting time was about right 69% 69% 64%
Remote appointment 18% 26% 4%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 91% 87% 95%
Treated with care and concern 91% 86% 93%
Considered mental wellbeing 77% 75% 87%
Had all the information needed 91% 92% 98%
Confidence and trust 93% 93% 97%
Involved in decisions 96% 92% 98%
Needs were met 92% 90% 96%
Overall
Overall experience good 85% 77% 83%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 86% 79% 90%
Supported by local services 77% 70% 76%
Discussed managing condition 40% 43% 48%
Agreed a care plan 34% 46% 61%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 89 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 3 September 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
53 Bridge Street, Brigg, DN20 8NT
Phone
01652 657779
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.53bridgestreet.net
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
North Lincolnshire North PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
B81063 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Pram park
  • 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 25 January 2017

This rating is 9 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

7,290registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
83.6years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension21.7%15.2%
Diabetes9.0%7.9%
Asthma7.3%6.6%
COPD2.1%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.9%3.0%
Depression16.3%14.3%
Obesity8.4%13.9%
Smoking10.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4978%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6479%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)70%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target85%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target68%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check87%78%
Asthma: annual review62%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Bridge Street Surgerythis surgery6664%85%Yes
Riverside SurgeryBrigg, DN20 8AS0.2 miles234%54%Yes
Hibaldstow Medical PracticeBrigg, DN20 9ED3.1 miles9684%94%Yes
Barnetby Medical CentreBarnetby, DN38 6HZ4.1 miles9999%98%Yes
Cambridge Avenue & Messingham Medical CentreScunthorpe, DN16 3LG6.4 miles5451%79%Yes
Ashby Turn Primary Care PartnersScunthorpe, DN16 2UT6.6 miles4354%76%Yes
Ancora Medical PracticeScunthorpe, DN16 2AB6.7 miles1434%70%Yes
Cedar Medical PracticeScunthorpe, DN16 2AB6.7 miles9682%92%No
Kirton Lindsey and Scotter SurgeryGainsborough, DN21 4PQ6.7 miles2846%73%Yes
The Oswald Road Medical SurgeryScunthorpe, DN15 7PG7.0 miles7080%80%Yes

Hibaldstow Medical Practice is 3.1 miles away, scores 96 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Bridge Street Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Bridge Street Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01652 657779.

How do patients rate Bridge Street Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 85% of patients at Bridge Street Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 64% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 66 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Bridge Street Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Bridge Street Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 25 January 2017).

What are the opening times of Bridge Street 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 3 September 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Bridge Street Surgery?

Call 01652 657779 or visit its website, www.53bridgestreet.net. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 53 Bridge Street, Brigg, DN20 8NT.

How many patients are registered at Bridge Street Surgery?

Around 7,290 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of North Lincolnshire North 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.