GP surgery in Blackpool

Glenroyd Medical Centre

Moor Park Health & Leisure Centre, Bristol Avenue, Blackpool, FY2 0JG

Taking on new patientsInspection: Inadequate14,055 patients

Scores 10 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 67% of patients say their experience is good and 42% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Inadequate in 2025. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 10% of GP surgeries in England. 14th of 16 in Blackpool Based on 123 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 14

  • Easy to get through on the phone16
  • Easy to contact online33
  • Good experience of getting in touch15
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment22

Quality of care 11

  • Patients rate the surgery as good14
  • Patients got what they needed40
  • Doctors and nurses listen12
  • Patients trust the staff39
  • Inspection rating (Inadequate)0
  • Health checks and screening done25
  • Meets NHS clinical targets62
  • Children vaccinated on time59

What patients say

123 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

42%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

66%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-7

change since last year

2025: 73% · 2026: 67%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone41%
Had their call answered straight away1%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away45%

The appointment

Were seen the same day16%
Waited more than a week47%
Were seen face to face82%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)49%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 42% 57% 41%
Easy to contact via website 51% 58% 54%
Easy to contact via NHS App 44% 54% 47%
Reception staff helpful 76% 85% 86%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 30% 31% 19%
Sees preferred clinician 25% 42% 54%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 83% 84% 87%
Next steps within 2 days 91% 93% 93%
Good experience of contacting 61% 73% 68%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 61% 57% 54%
Waiting time was about right 61% 69% 65%
Remote appointment 18% 26% 32%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 79% 87% 84%
Treated with care and concern 78% 86% 87%
Considered mental wellbeing 68% 75% 68%
Had all the information needed 93% 92% 93%
Confidence and trust 92% 93% 94%
Involved in decisions 85% 92% 92%
Needs were met 90% 90% 91%
Overall
Overall experience good 66% 77% 73%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 78% 79% 82%
Supported by local services 66% 70% 64%
Discussed managing condition 41% 43% 41%
Agreed a care plan 52% 46% 31%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 123 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 22 December 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Moor Park Health & Leisure Centre, Bristol Avenue, Blackpool, FY2 0JG
Phone
01253 201688
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Blackpool North PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
P81072 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.

Glenroyd Medical Centre
164 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, FY3 9HF

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Inadequate

overall, from the inspection published 4 July 2025

Read the inspection report

The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Inadequate
Is it effective?Requires improvement
Is it caring?Good
Is it responsive?Requires improvement
Is it well-led?Inadequate

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

14,055registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
80.0years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension21.4%15.2%
Diabetes9.1%7.9%
Asthma8.6%6.6%
COPD4.2%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.6%3.0%
Depression23.3%14.3%
Obesity20.6%13.9%
Smoking16.6%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4963%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6467%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)71%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)91%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target77%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target55%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check77%78%
Asthma: annual review61%66%

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Newton Drive Health CentreBlackpool, FY3 8NX1.9 miles4450%81%Yes

North Shore Surgery is under 0.1 miles away, scores 46 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Glenroyd Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Glenroyd Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01253 201688.

How do patients rate Glenroyd Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 67% of patients at Glenroyd Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 42% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 10 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Glenroyd Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Glenroyd Medical Centre as Inadequate at its last published inspection (report published 4 July 2025).

What are the opening times of Glenroyd Medical Centre?

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 22 December 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Glenroyd Medical Centre?

Call 01253 201688. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Moor Park Health & Leisure Centre, Bristol Avenue, Blackpool, FY2 0JG.

Does Glenroyd Medical Centre have a branch surgery?

Yes. Glenroyd Medical Centre also runs Glenroyd Medical Centre (164 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, FY3 9HF). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Glenroyd Medical Centre?

Around 14,055 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Blackpool North 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.