GP surgery in Colne

Harambee Surgery

27 Skipton Road, Trawden, Colne, BB8 8QU

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good4,644 patients

Scores 66 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 80% of patients say their experience is good and 94% 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.

Good Scores higher than 66% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 2 in Colne Based on 104 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 74

  • Easy to get through on the phone98
  • Easy to contact online95
  • Good experience of getting in touch88
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment15

Quality of care 53

  • Patients rate the surgery as good55
  • Patients got what they needed55
  • Doctors and nurses listen22
  • Patients trust the staff28
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done48
  • Meets NHS clinical targets98
  • Children vaccinated on time96

What patients say

104 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

94%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

80%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+4

change since last year

2025: 77% · 2026: 80%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone81%
Had their call answered straight away40%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away86%

The appointment

Were seen the same day13%
Waited more than a week52%
Were seen face to face88%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)67%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 94% 57% 94%
Easy to contact via website 82% 58% 55%
Easy to contact via NHS App 83% 54% 62%
Reception staff helpful 94% 85% 99%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 19% 31% 20%
Sees preferred clinician 31% 42% 47%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 89% 84% 95%
Next steps within 2 days 91% 93% 98%
Good experience of contacting 88% 73% 89%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 65% 57% 72%
Waiting time was about right 57% 69% 78%
Remote appointment 12% 26% 18%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 82% 87% 78%
Treated with care and concern 82% 86% 77%
Considered mental wellbeing 65% 75% 67%
Had all the information needed 91% 92% 91%
Confidence and trust 90% 93% 88%
Involved in decisions 91% 92% 90%
Needs were met 92% 90% 88%
Overall
Overall experience good 80% 77% 77%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 93% 79% 93%
Supported by local services 84% 70% 84%
Discussed managing condition 40% 43% 40%
Agreed a care plan 56% 46% 35%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 104 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 20 May 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
27 Skipton Road, Trawden, Colne, BB8 8QU
Phone
01282 868482
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.ssphealth.com/our-practices/harambee-surgery
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Pendle East PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
P81732 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Audio-descriptive for appointment announcements
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bariatric equipment: weight support
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • 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
  • High-back waiting room chairs
  • Off-site car parking nearby
  • Pharmacy
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 6 June 2018

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?Good
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

4,644registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
83.0years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension15.4%15.2%
Diabetes6.2%7.9%
Asthma8.3%6.6%
COPD2.9%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.7%3.0%
Depression18.5%14.3%
Obesity16.6%13.9%
Smoking10.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4984%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6481%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)66%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)92%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target73%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target65%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check76%78%
Asthma: annual review49%66%

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Barrowford Surgery is 3.5 miles away, scores 81 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Harambee Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Harambee Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01282 868482.

How do patients rate Harambee Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 80% of patients at Harambee Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 94% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 66 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Harambee Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Harambee Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 6 June 2018).

What are the opening times of Harambee 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 20 May 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Harambee Surgery?

Call 01282 868482 or visit its website, www.ssphealth.com/our-practices/harambee-surgery. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 27 Skipton Road, Trawden, Colne, BB8 8QU.

How many patients are registered at Harambee Surgery?

Around 4,644 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Pendle East 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.