GP surgery in Westmorland and Furness

Glenridding Health Centre

Glenridding, Penrith, CA11 0PD

Taking on new patientsInspection: Outstanding971 patients

Scores 100 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 100% of patients say their experience is good and 100% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Outstanding in 2017. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 100% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 8 in Eden Based on 94 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 100

  • Easy to get through on the phone100
  • Easy to contact online100
  • Good experience of getting in touch99
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment100

Quality of care 100

  • Patients rate the surgery as good100
  • Patients got what they needed96
  • Doctors and nurses listen92
  • Patients trust the staff99
  • Inspection rating (Outstanding)98
  • Health checks and screening done70
  • Meets NHS clinical targets49
  • Children vaccinated on time66

What patients say

94 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

100%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

100%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+4

change since last year

2025: 96% · 2026: 100%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone82%
Had their call answered straight away96%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away89%

The appointment

Were seen the same day16%
Waited more than a week11%
Were seen face to face82%
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 100% 57% 100%
Easy to contact via website 97% 58% 96%
Easy to contact via NHS App 98% 54% 97%
Reception staff helpful 100% 85% 98%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 38% 31% 46%
Sees preferred clinician 97% 42% 76%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 100% 84% 98%
Next steps within 2 days 94% 93% 97%
Good experience of contacting 98% 73% 97%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 85% 57% 99%
Waiting time was about right 99% 69% 97%
Remote appointment 18% 26% 14%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 96% 87% 98%
Treated with care and concern 96% 86% 98%
Considered mental wellbeing 95% 75% 97%
Had all the information needed 100% 92% 99%
Confidence and trust 100% 93% 98%
Involved in decisions 96% 92% 98%
Needs were met 98% 90% 98%
Overall
Overall experience good 100% 77% 96%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 92% 79% 89%
Supported by local services 85% 70% 89%
Discussed managing condition 75% 43% 74%
Agreed a care plan 44% 46% 50%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 94 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8:30am to 12:30pm 3pm to 6pm
Tuesday8:30am to 12:30pm 3pm to 6pm
Wednesday8:30am to 12:30pm
Thursday8:30am to 12:30pm 3pm to 6pm
Friday8:30am to 12:30pm 3pm to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 3 October 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Glenridding, Penrith, CA11 0PD
Phone
017684 82297
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.glenriddinghealthcentre.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Eden (Cumbria) PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
A82620 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Children’s play area
  • Pram park
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Outstanding

overall, from the inspection published 8 December 2017

This rating is 8 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?Outstanding
Is it responsive?Outstanding
Is it well-led?Outstanding

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

971registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
86.6years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension20.2%15.2%
Diabetes5.4%7.9%
Asthma5.2%6.6%
COPD1.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.8%3.0%
Depression9.5%14.3%
Obesity13.5%13.9%
Smoking11.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4974%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6480%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)64%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)92%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target86%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target70%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check89%78%
Asthma: annual review67%66%

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Common questions

Is Glenridding Health Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Glenridding Health Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 017684 82297.

How do patients rate Glenridding Health Centre?

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

What is the inspection rating for Glenridding Health Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Glenridding Health Centre as Outstanding at its last published inspection (report published 8 December 2017).

What are the opening times of Glenridding Health Centre?

Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 12:30pm 3pm to 6pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 12:30pm 3pm to 6pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 12:30pm, Thursday 8:30am to 12:30pm 3pm to 6pm, Friday 8:30am to 12:30pm 3pm to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 3 October 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Glenridding Health Centre?

Call 017684 82297 or visit its website, www.glenriddinghealthcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Glenridding, Penrith, CA11 0PD.

How many patients are registered at Glenridding Health Centre?

Around 971 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Eden (Cumbria) PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the North East and North 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.