GP surgery in Westmorland and Furness

Cartmel Surgery

Haggs Lane, Cartmel, Grange-Over-Sands, LA11 6PH

Taking on new patientsInspection: Outstanding3,256 patients

Scores 100 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 96% of patients say their experience is good and 99% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Outstanding in 2022. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 100% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 10 in South Lakeland Based on 103 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 99

  • Easy to get through on the phone100
  • Easy to contact online98
  • Good experience of getting in touch98
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment98

Quality of care 100

  • Patients rate the surgery as good98
  • Patients got what they needed82
  • Doctors and nurses listen88
  • Patients trust the staff82
  • Inspection rating (Outstanding)98
  • Health checks and screening done94
  • Meets NHS clinical targets89
  • Children vaccinated on time96

What patients say

103 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

99%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

96%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

-3

change since last year

2025: 99% · 2026: 96%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone74%
Had their call answered straight away67%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away87%

The appointment

Were seen the same day13%
Waited more than a week13%
Were seen face to face86%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)70%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 99% 57% 99%
Easy to contact via website 88% 58% 70%
Easy to contact via NHS App 98% 54% 89%
Reception staff helpful 99% 85% 99%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 51% 31% 51%
Sees preferred clinician 67% 42% 80%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 97% 84% 95%
Next steps within 2 days 98% 93% 98%
Good experience of contacting 96% 73% 96%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 96% 57% 93%
Waiting time was about right 95% 69% 96%
Remote appointment 14% 26% 14%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 95% 87% 96%
Treated with care and concern 95% 86% 99%
Considered mental wellbeing 80% 75% 94%
Had all the information needed 94% 92% 97%
Confidence and trust 97% 93% 97%
Involved in decisions 96% 92% 99%
Needs were met 96% 90% 99%
Overall
Overall experience good 96% 77% 99%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 90% 79% 88%
Supported by local services 84% 70% 93%
Discussed managing condition 63% 43% 60%
Agreed a care plan 42% 46% 47%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 103 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 6 January 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Haggs Lane, Cartmel, Grange-Over-Sands, LA11 6PH
Phone
015395 36366
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.cartmelsurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Grange and Lakes PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
A82647 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Children’s play area
  • Pram park
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Outstanding

overall, from the inspection published 7 June 2022

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The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Good
Is it effective?Good
Is it caring?Outstanding
Is it responsive?Outstanding
Is it well-led?Outstanding

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

3,256registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
84.0years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension24.0%15.2%
Diabetes6.5%7.9%
Asthma9.2%6.6%
COPD1.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease5.2%3.0%
Depression14.6%14.3%
Obesity12.7%13.9%
Smoking7.6%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4979%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6482%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)71%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)93%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target71%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target73%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check92%78%
Asthma: annual review81%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Cartmel Surgerythis surgery10099%96%Yes
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Ulverston Community Health CentreUlverston, LA12 7BT6.1 miles7075%89%Yes
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Common questions

Is Cartmel Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Cartmel Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 015395 36366.

How do patients rate Cartmel Surgery?

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

What is the inspection rating for Cartmel Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Cartmel Surgery as Outstanding at its last published inspection (report published 7 June 2022).

What are the opening times of Cartmel 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 6 January 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Cartmel Surgery?

Call 015395 36366 or visit its website, www.cartmelsurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Haggs Lane, Cartmel, Grange-Over-Sands, LA11 6PH.

How many patients are registered at Cartmel Surgery?

Around 3,256 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Grange and Lakes 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.