GP surgery in Scunthorpe

Church Lane Medical Centre

1 Orchid Rise, Church Lane, Scunthorpe, DN15 7AN

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good10,563 patients

Scores 59 out of 100, average 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 2025. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 59% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 8 in Scunthorpe Based on 109 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 62

  • Easy to get through on the phone54
  • Easy to contact online66
  • Good experience of getting in touch58
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment64

Quality of care 55

  • Patients rate the surgery as good69
  • Patients got what they needed50
  • Doctors and nurses listen48
  • Patients trust the staff49
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done40
  • Meets NHS clinical targets28
  • Children vaccinated on time37

What patients say

109 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

64%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

84%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

-5

change since last year

2025: 89% · 2026: 85%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone78%
Had their call answered straight away18%
Gave up or got no answer6%
Knew what would happen next straight away64%

The appointment

Were seen the same day32%
Waited more than a week23%
Were seen face to face76%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)68%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 64% 57% 62%
Easy to contact via website 65% 58% 76%
Easy to contact via NHS App 54% 54% 82%
Reception staff helpful 87% 85% 85%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 28% 31% 50%
Sees preferred clinician 37% 42% 46%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 87% 84% 88%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 78% 73% 79%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 64% 57% 60%
Waiting time was about right 76% 69% 66%
Remote appointment 24% 26% 24%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 88% 87% 98%
Treated with care and concern 91% 86% 95%
Considered mental wellbeing 75% 75% 82%
Had all the information needed 93% 92% 94%
Confidence and trust 93% 93% 99%
Involved in decisions 96% 92% 98%
Needs were met 91% 90% 98%
Overall
Overall experience good 84% 77% 89%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 71% 79% 87%
Supported by local services 67% 70% 71%
Discussed managing condition 40% 43% 45%
Agreed a care plan 47% 46% 57%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 109 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 24 October 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
1 Orchid Rise, Church Lane, Scunthorpe, DN15 7AN
Phone
01724 853838
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
North Lincolnshire West PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
B81064 · 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
  • 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 3 December 2025

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

10,563registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
81.5years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension14.9%15.2%
Diabetes9.5%7.9%
Asthma7.0%6.6%
COPD2.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.6%3.0%
Depression20.0%14.3%
Obesity10.9%13.9%
Smoking15.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4965%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6470%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)73%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)88%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target84%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target61%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check80%78%
Asthma: annual review59%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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Church Lane Medical Centrethis surgery5964%85%Yes
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The Oswald Road Medical Surgery is 0.4 miles away, scores 70 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Church Lane Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Church Lane Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01724 853838.

How do patients rate Church Lane Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 85% of patients at Church Lane Medical Centre 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 59 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Church Lane Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Church Lane Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 3 December 2025).

What are the opening times of Church Lane Medical Centre?

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 24 October 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Church Lane Medical Centre?

Call 01724 853838. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 1 Orchid Rise, Church Lane, Scunthorpe, DN15 7AN.

How many patients are registered at Church Lane Medical Centre?

Around 10,563 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of North Lincolnshire West 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.