GP surgery in Lytham St Anne's

Holland House Surgery

Lytham Primary Care Centre, Victoria Street, Lytham St Annes, FY8 5DZ

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good10,973 patients

Scores 28 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 71% 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 Good in 2017. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 28% of GP surgeries in England. 4th of 5 in Lytham St Anne's Based on 114 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 16

  • Easy to get through on the phone17
  • Easy to contact online18
  • Good experience of getting in touch11
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment38

Quality of care 50

  • Patients rate the surgery as good24
  • Patients got what they needed46
  • Doctors and nurses listen71
  • Patients trust the staff42
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done97
  • Meets NHS clinical targets69
  • Children vaccinated on time71

What patients say

114 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

42%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

71%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

0

change since last year

2025: 71% · 2026: 71%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone28%
Had their call answered straight away20%
Gave up or got no answer6%
Knew what would happen next straight away41%

The appointment

Were seen the same day19%
Waited more than a week33%
Were seen face to face80%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)44%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 42% 57% 38%
Easy to contact via website 42% 58% 46%
Easy to contact via NHS App 57% 54% 51%
Reception staff helpful 84% 85% 80%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 27% 31% 33%
Sees preferred clinician 40% 42% 8%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 82% 84% 87%
Next steps within 2 days 92% 93% 90%
Good experience of contacting 58% 73% 67%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 47% 57% 41%
Waiting time was about right 67% 69% 62%
Remote appointment 20% 26% 11%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 92% 87% 85%
Treated with care and concern 87% 86% 86%
Considered mental wellbeing 80% 75% 68%
Had all the information needed 93% 92% 90%
Confidence and trust 93% 93% 91%
Involved in decisions 91% 92% 88%
Needs were met 91% 90% 85%
Overall
Overall experience good 71% 77% 71%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 86% 79% 85%
Supported by local services 78% 70% 68%
Discussed managing condition 54% 43% 30%
Agreed a care plan 43% 46% 19%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 114 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 17 May 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Lytham Primary Care Centre, Victoria Street, Lytham St Annes, FY8 5DZ
Phone
01253 229470
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.hollandhousesurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Lytham St Annes PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
P81077 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

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

Dr Reid Cmb and Partners
Freckleton Health Centre, Douglas Drive, Freckleton, Preston, PR4 1RY · 01253 794999

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 7 March 2017

This rating is 9 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

Read the inspection report

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

10,973registered patients
Among the best offhow well off the local area is
84.0years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension24.8%15.2%
Diabetes7.9%7.9%
Asthma6.6%6.6%
COPD2.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease5.5%3.0%
Depression15.2%14.3%
Obesity16.5%13.9%
Smoking7.3%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4972%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6477%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)78%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)92%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target82%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target77%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check95%78%
Asthma: annual review84%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Holland House Surgerythis surgery2842%71%Yes
Fernbank SurgeryLytham St Annes, FY8 5DZunder 0.1 miles2949%73%Yes
Ansdell Medical CentreLytham St. Annes, FY8 4GW2.1 miles4246%76%Yes
Parcliffe Medical CentreLytham St. Annes, FY8 2EP3.4 miles3943%73%Yes
Poplar House SurgeryLytham St. Annes, FY8 2EP3.4 miles2843%63%Yes
Kirkham Health CentrePreston, PR4 2DL4.1 miles3078%74%Yes
Ash Tree House SurgeryPreston, PR4 2SE4.4 miles7073%87%Yes
Abbey Dale Medical CentreBlackpool, FY4 5AU4.5 miles6978%86%Yes
The Corner Surgery (Dr Mulla)Southport, PR9 9XP4.7 miles9469%93%Yes
The Marshside SurgerySouthport, PR9 9XL4.7 miles8970%92%Yes

Ansdell Medical Centre is 2.1 miles away, scores 42 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Holland House Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Holland House Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01253 229470.

How do patients rate Holland House Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 71% of patients at Holland House Surgery 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 28 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Holland House Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Holland House Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 7 March 2017).

What are the opening times of Holland House 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 17 May 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Holland House Surgery?

Call 01253 229470 or visit its website, www.hollandhousesurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Lytham Primary Care Centre, Victoria Street, Lytham St Annes, FY8 5DZ.

Does Holland House Surgery have a branch surgery?

Yes. Holland House Surgery also runs Dr Reid Cmb and Partners (Freckleton Health Centre, Douglas Drive, Freckleton, Preston, PR4 1RY). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Holland House Surgery?

Around 10,973 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Lytham St Annes 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.