GP surgery in Wigan
Dr Ahmad & Ptnrs
Platt Bridge Health Centre, Rivington Avenue, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5NG
Scores 87 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 91% of patients say their experience is good and 77% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Requires improvement in 2026. It is taking on new patients.
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 89
- Easy to get through on the phone77
- Easy to contact online78
- Good experience of getting in touch93
- Did not wait too long for the appointment80
Quality of care 79
- Patients rate the surgery as good88
- Patients got what they needed94
- Doctors and nurses listen73
- Patients trust the staff84
- Inspection rating (Requires improvement)2
- Health checks and screening done38
- Meets NHS clinical targets86
- Children vaccinated on time76
What patients say
99 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
76%
find the phone easy
well above the England average (57%)
90%
say their experience is good
well above the England average (77%)
+13
change since last year
2025: 77% · 2026: 91%
Getting in touch
The appointment
All survey questions, compared with England
| What patients said | This surgery | England | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting in touch | |||
| Easy to get through by phone | 76% | 57% | 64% |
| Easy to contact via website | 70% | 58% | 65% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 69% | 54% | 64% |
| Reception staff helpful | 98% | 85% | 98% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 42% | 31% | 33% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 78% | 42% | 73% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 94% | 84% | 86% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 97% | 93% | 92% |
| Good experience of contacting | 91% | 73% | 81% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 78% | 57% | 64% |
| Waiting time was about right | 82% | 69% | 76% |
| Remote appointment | 13% | 26% | 15% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 92% | 87% | 86% |
| Treated with care and concern | 92% | 86% | 84% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 85% | 75% | 69% |
| Had all the information needed | 98% | 92% | 95% |
| Confidence and trust | 97% | 93% | 85% |
| Involved in decisions | 92% | 92% | 90% |
| Needs were met | 98% | 90% | 89% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 90% | 77% | 77% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 87% | 79% | 72% |
| Supported by local services | 86% | 70% | 73% |
| Discussed managing condition | 41% | 43% | 49% |
| Agreed a care plan | 28% | 46% | 52% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 99 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.
What patients tell us
From people who use this surgery. Official data cannot tell you these things.
Tell us about this surgery
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1 of 10Last time you needed a routine appointment, how long did you wait?
2 of 10When you last phoned, how long did it take to get through?
3 of 10How did you book your last appointment?
4 of 10Can you usually see the same GP?
5 of 10Was your last appointment on time?
6 of 10Are the reception staff helpful?
7 of 10Did the doctor or nurse listen to you?
8 of 10How easy is it to get a repeat prescription?
9 of 10Is parking easy?
10 of 10Would you recommend this surgery?
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Opening times and contact
| Monday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Thursday | 8am to 8:15pm |
| Friday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 5 December 2019. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Platt Bridge Health Centre, Rivington Avenue, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5NG
- Phone
- 01942 482330
- [email protected]
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Hindley PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- P92006 · NHS profile
Access and facilities
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Step-free access
- Wheelchair access
- Car parking
- Disabled parking
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
Requires improvement
overall, from the inspection published 24 August 2026
The five questions inspectors ask
| Is it safe? | Requires improvement |
| Is it effective? | Good |
| Is it caring? | Good |
| Is it responsive? | Good |
| Is it well-led? | Requires improvement |
About the patients
NHS records for the people registered here
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 20.5% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 12.7% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 8.1% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 3.4% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.6% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 15.2% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 21.2% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 16.8% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 70% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 69% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 73% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 91% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 76% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 80% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 61% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 54% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Ahmad & Ptnrsthis surgery | – | 87 | 77% | 91% | Yes |
| Platt House SurgeryWigan, WN2 5NG | under 0.1 miles | 92 | 90% | 91% | Yes |
| Dr Tun & PartnersWigan, WN2 3HQ | 0.8 miles | 27 | 63% | 66% | Yes |
| Ince SurgeryWigan, WN3 4NW | 1.2 miles | 27 | 55% | 78% | Yes |
| Rivington Way SurgeryWigan, WN3 4NW | 1.2 miles | 18 | 56% | 70% | Yes |
| Pennygate Medical CentreWigan, WN2 2QG | 1.5 miles | 52 | 59% | 86% | Yes |
| ZamanWigan, WN3 5HL | 2.0 miles | 100 | 99% | 99% | Yes |
| Kumar Family PracticeWigan, WN3 5HL | 2.0 miles | 69 | 64% | 88% | Yes |
| Marus Bridge PracticeWigan, WN3 5HL | 2.0 miles | 87 | 70% | 91% | Yes |
| South Wigan Medical PracticeWigan, WN3 5HL | 2.0 miles | 100 | 89% | 96% | Yes |
Zaman is 2.0 miles away, scores 100 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Dr Ahmad & Ptnrs taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Dr Ahmad & Ptnrs was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01942 482330.
How do patients rate Dr Ahmad & Ptnrs?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 91% of patients at Dr Ahmad & Ptnrs said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 77% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 87 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Dr Ahmad & Ptnrs?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Dr Ahmad & Ptnrs as Requires improvement at its last published inspection (report published 24 August 2026).
What are the opening times of Dr Ahmad & Ptnrs?
Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 8:15pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 5 December 2019. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Dr Ahmad & Ptnrs?
Call 01942 482330. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Platt Bridge Health Centre, Rivington Avenue, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5NG.
How many patients are registered at Dr Ahmad & Ptnrs?
Around 6,145 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Hindley PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Greater Manchester 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.