GP surgery in Preston

Dr A Hussain

200 Miller Road, Ribbleton, Preston, PR2 6NH

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good3,394 patients

Scores 36 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 67% of patients say their experience is good and 72% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2020. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 36% of GP surgeries in England. 10th of 13 in Preston Based on 100 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 53

  • Easy to get through on the phone69
  • Easy to contact online3
  • Good experience of getting in touch26
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment79

Quality of care 19

  • Patients rate the surgery as good16
  • Patients got what they needed26
  • Doctors and nurses listen18
  • Patients trust the staff12
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done80
  • Meets NHS clinical targets39
  • Children vaccinated on time33

What patients say

100 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

72%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

67%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-2

change since last year

2025: 70% · 2026: 67%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone92%
Had their call answered straight away32%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away62%

The appointment

Were seen the same day55%
Waited more than a week9%
Were seen face to face38%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)66%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 72% 57% 65%
Easy to contact via website 27% 58% 42%
Easy to contact via NHS App 46% 54% 42%
Reception staff helpful 93% 85% 81%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 37% 31% 42%
Sees preferred clinician 38% 42% 39%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 83% 84% 76%
Next steps within 2 days 93% 93% 100%
Good experience of contacting 67% 73% 71%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 44% 57% 44%
Waiting time was about right 81% 69% 77%
Remote appointment 62% 26% 54%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 81% 87% 71%
Treated with care and concern 80% 86% 74%
Considered mental wellbeing 71% 75% 68%
Had all the information needed 90% 92% 87%
Confidence and trust 87% 93% 85%
Involved in decisions 83% 92% 80%
Needs were met 87% 90% 89%
Overall
Overall experience good 67% 77% 70%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 67% 79% 76%
Supported by local services 53% 70% 51%
Discussed managing condition 43% 43% 32%
Agreed a care plan 59% 46% 23%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 100 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 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
200 Miller Road, Ribbleton, Preston, PR2 6NH
Phone
01772 792864
Website
www.ribblevillagehealthcentre.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Preston North & East PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
P81735 · 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 1 April 2020

This rating is 6 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

3,394registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
78.0years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension9.6%15.2%
Diabetes6.8%7.9%
Asthma6.6%6.6%
COPD2.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.9%3.0%
Depression23.4%14.3%
Obesity14.8%13.9%
Smoking33.7%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4969%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6467%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)75%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)87%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target87%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target58%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check87%78%
Asthma: annual review85%66%

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Ribbleton Medical Centre is 0.4 miles away, scores 80 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Dr A Hussain taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Dr A Hussain was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01772 792864.

How do patients rate Dr A Hussain?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 67% of patients at Dr A Hussain said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 72% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 36 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Dr A Hussain?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Dr A Hussain as Good at its last published inspection (report published 1 April 2020).

What are the opening times of Dr A Hussain?

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 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Dr A Hussain?

Call 01772 792864 or visit its website, www.ribblevillagehealthcentre.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 200 Miller Road, Ribbleton, Preston, PR2 6NH.

How many patients are registered at Dr A Hussain?

Around 3,394 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Preston North & East 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.