GP surgery in Chorley

Dr Jacobs Surgery

Collison Avenue, Chorley, PR7 2PA

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good5,487 patients

Scores 98 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 97% of patients say their experience is good and 87% 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.

Excellent Scores higher than 98% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 13 in Chorley Based on 93 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 92

  • Easy to get through on the phone91
  • Easy to contact online90
  • Good experience of getting in touch98
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment70

Quality of care 99

  • Patients rate the surgery as good99
  • Patients got what they needed98
  • Doctors and nurses listen97
  • Patients trust the staff91
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done100
  • Meets NHS clinical targets94
  • Children vaccinated on time97

What patients say

93 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

87%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

97%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+3

change since last year

2025: 95% · 2026: 97%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone77%
Had their call answered straight away34%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away81%

The appointment

Were seen the same day27%
Waited more than a week26%
Were seen face to face81%
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 87% 57% 87%
Easy to contact via website 78% 58% 69%
Easy to contact via NHS App 86% 54% 82%
Reception staff helpful 98% 85% 96%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 40% 31% 38%
Sees preferred clinician 57% 42% 82%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 99% 84% 93%
Next steps within 2 days 99% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 96% 73% 91%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 94% 57% 90%
Waiting time was about right 78% 69% 88%
Remote appointment 19% 26% 19%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 98% 87% 95%
Treated with care and concern 97% 86% 93%
Considered mental wellbeing 94% 75% 84%
Had all the information needed 99% 92% 96%
Confidence and trust 98% 93% 97%
Involved in decisions 99% 92% 96%
Needs were met 99% 90% 95%
Overall
Overall experience good 97% 77% 95%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 85% 79% 81%
Supported by local services 59% 70% 76%
Discussed managing condition 53% 43% 49%
Agreed a care plan 43% 46% 39%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 93 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 18 February 2015. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Collison Avenue, Chorley, PR7 2PA
Phone
01257 442600
Website
www.chorleygp.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Chorley Together PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
Y00347 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 3 March 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

5,487registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
81.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension18.4%15.2%
Diabetes8.1%7.9%
Asthma6.6%6.6%
COPD3.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.8%3.0%
Depression17.9%14.3%
Obesity16.7%13.9%
Smoking14.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4979%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6484%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)86%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)94%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target94%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target63%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check80%78%
Asthma: annual review91%66%

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Common questions

Is Dr Jacobs Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Dr Jacobs Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01257 442600.

How do patients rate Dr Jacobs Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 97% of patients at Dr Jacobs Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 87% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 98 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Dr Jacobs Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Dr Jacobs Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 3 March 2017).

What are the opening times of Dr Jacobs 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 18 February 2015. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Dr Jacobs Surgery?

Call 01257 442600 or visit its website, www.chorleygp.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Collison Avenue, Chorley, PR7 2PA.

How many patients are registered at Dr Jacobs Surgery?

Around 5,487 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Chorley Together 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.