GP surgery in Bolton
Edgworth Medical Centre
Egerton & Dunscar Health Centre, Darwen Road, Bromley Cross, Bolton, BL7 9RG
Scores 90 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 96% 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 2018. 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 85
- Easy to get through on the phone92
- Easy to contact online4
- Good experience of getting in touch95
- Did not wait too long for the appointment76
Quality of care 91
- Patients rate the surgery as good97
- Patients got what they needed68
- Doctors and nurses listen90
- Patients trust the staff86
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done91
- Meets NHS clinical targets33
- Children vaccinated on time49
What patients say
121 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
87%
find the phone easy
well above the England average (57%)
95%
say their experience is good
well above the England average (77%)
+7
change since last year
2025: 89% · 2026: 96%
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 | 87% | 57% | 96% |
| Easy to contact via website | 29% | 58% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 50% | 54% | 84% |
| Reception staff helpful | 96% | 85% | 96% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 35% | 31% | 38% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 71% | 42% | 73% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 96% | 84% | 97% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 98% | 93% | 93% |
| Good experience of contacting | 93% | 73% | 96% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 76% | 57% | 79% |
| Waiting time was about right | 80% | 69% | 85% |
| Remote appointment | 10% | 26% | 13% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 95% | 87% | 93% |
| Treated with care and concern | 94% | 86% | 94% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 88% | 75% | 84% |
| Had all the information needed | 96% | 92% | 95% |
| Confidence and trust | 98% | 93% | 98% |
| Involved in decisions | 98% | 92% | 96% |
| Needs were met | 94% | 90% | 95% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 95% | 77% | 89% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 87% | 79% | 86% |
| Supported by local services | 84% | 70% | 86% |
| Discussed managing condition | 49% | 43% | 60% |
| Agreed a care plan | 30% | 46% | 35% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 121 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.
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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 | 8:30am to 6:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am to 6:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am to 6:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am to 6:30pm |
| Friday | 8:30am to 6:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 9 June 2016. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Egerton & Dunscar Health Centre, Darwen Road, Bromley Cross, Bolton, BL7 9RG
- Phone
- 01204 462233
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Turton PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- P82034 · NHS profile
Branch surgery
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- Umebuani VC
- Edgworth Medical Centre, 354 Bolton Road, Edgworth, Bolton, BL7 0DU · 01204 852226
Access and facilities
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Induction loop
- Step-free access
- Wheelchair access
- Baby changing facility
- Parent and baby room
- 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 29 May 2018
This rating is 8 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.
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
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 16.9% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 6.3% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 12.3% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 13.8% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 7.7% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 82% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 81% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 70% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 94% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 78% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 58% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 87% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 79% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgworth Medical Centrethis surgery | – | 90 | 87% | 96% | Yes |
| Bromley Meadows SurgeryBolton, BL7 9RG | under 0.1 miles | 80 | 73% | 92% | Yes |
| Mandalay Medical CentreBolton, BL1 7LR | 0.5 miles | 47 | 57% | 79% | Yes |
| The Oaks Family PracticeBolton, BL1 8UP | 1.5 miles | 25 | 60% | 70% | Yes |
| Crompton View SurgeryBolton, BL1 8UP | 1.5 miles | 97 | 83% | 98% | Yes |
| Bolton Community PracticeBolton, BL1 8TT | 1.5 miles | 15 | 52% | 71% | Yes |
| Harwood Medical CentreBolton, BL2 3HQ | 1.5 miles | 25 | 53% | 72% | Yes |
| Dr Sidda's Surgery, Waters Meeting Health CentreBolton, BL1 8TT | 1.9 miles | 28 | 67% | 72% | Yes |
| Burnside SurgeryBolton, BL1 8TT | 1.9 miles | 77 | 75% | 87% | Yes |
| Halliwell Surgery 2Bolton, BL1 3RG | 2.0 miles | 90 | 90% | 87% | Yes |
Common questions
Is Edgworth Medical Centre taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Edgworth Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01204 462233.
How do patients rate Edgworth Medical Centre?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 96% of patients at Edgworth Medical Centre 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 90 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Edgworth Medical Centre?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Edgworth Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 29 May 2018).
What are the opening times of Edgworth Medical Centre?
Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Friday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 9 June 2016. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Edgworth Medical Centre?
Call 01204 462233. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Egerton & Dunscar Health Centre, Darwen Road, Bromley Cross, Bolton, BL7 9RG.
Does Edgworth Medical Centre have a branch surgery?
Yes. Edgworth Medical Centre also runs Umebuani VC (Edgworth Medical Centre, 354 Bolton Road, Edgworth, Bolton, BL7 0DU). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at Edgworth Medical Centre?
Around 3,935 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Turton 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.