GP surgery in Golborne

Family Medical Practice

Golborne Health Centre, Kid Glove Road, Golborne, Warrington, WA3 3GS

Taking on new patients3,072 patients

Scores 64 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 78% of patients say their experience is good and 76% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 64% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 6 in Golborne Based on 117 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 69

  • Easy to get through on the phone76
  • Easy to contact online64
  • Good experience of getting in touch68
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment53

Quality of care 53

  • Patients rate the surgery as good45
  • Patients got what they needed70
  • Doctors and nurses listen56
  • Patients trust the staff48
  • Inspection rating (Not rated)
  • Health checks and screening done32
  • Meets NHS clinical targets56
  • Children vaccinated on time75

What patients say

117 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

76%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

78%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

0

change since last year

2025: 78% · 2026: 78%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone46%
Had their call answered straight away27%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away69%

The appointment

Were seen the same day17%
Waited more than a week30%
Were seen face to face83%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)72%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 76% 57% 73%
Easy to contact via website 64% 58% 58%
Easy to contact via NHS App 65% 54% 74%
Reception staff helpful 91% 85% 94%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 39% 31% 42%
Sees preferred clinician 65% 42% 60%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 86% 84% 92%
Next steps within 2 days 98% 93% 98%
Good experience of contacting 81% 73% 80%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 73% 57% 72%
Waiting time was about right 73% 69% 74%
Remote appointment 16% 26% 16%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 89% 87% 78%
Treated with care and concern 89% 86% 81%
Considered mental wellbeing 76% 75% 69%
Had all the information needed 98% 92% 97%
Confidence and trust 93% 93% 93%
Involved in decisions 95% 92% 94%
Needs were met 94% 90% 88%
Overall
Overall experience good 78% 77% 78%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 75% 79% 75%
Supported by local services 85% 70% 77%
Discussed managing condition 63% 43% 59%
Agreed a care plan 46% 46% 41%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 117 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 August 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Golborne Health Centre, Kid Glove Road, Golborne, Warrington, WA3 3GS
Phone
01942 367960
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Liga Wigan PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
P92639 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Disabled car parking
  • Documents available in large print
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • Lift
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Step-free access throughout
  • Toilets
  • Translation services
  • Wheelchair access at entrances and exits
  • Wheelchair access throughout

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

No inspection rating has been published for this surgery.

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

3,072registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
81.6years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension16.4%15.2%
Diabetes8.4%7.9%
Asthma7.7%6.6%
COPD2.1%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.3%3.0%
Depression16.1%14.3%
Obesity18.3%13.9%
Smoking13.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4973%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6465%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)70%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)87%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target81%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target52%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check69%78%
Asthma: annual review61%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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Newton PracticeNewton-le-Willows, WA12 0JJ2.3 miles335%63%Yes

Slag Lane Medical Centre is 0.8 miles away, scores 91 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Family Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Family Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01942 367960.

How do patients rate Family Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 78% of patients at Family Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 76% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 64 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What are the opening times of Family Medical Practice?

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 August 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Family Medical Practice?

Call 01942 367960. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Golborne Health Centre, Kid Glove Road, Golborne, Warrington, WA3 3GS.

How many patients are registered at Family Medical Practice?

Around 3,072 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Liga Wigan 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.