GP surgery in Preston

Lane Ends Surgery

200 Tulketh Brow, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston, PR2 2JJ

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good10,686 patients

Scores 57 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 82% of patients say their experience is good and 56% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2024. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 57% of GP surgeries in England. 5th of 13 in Preston Based on 106 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 72

  • Easy to get through on the phone40
  • Easy to contact online80
  • Good experience of getting in touch73
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment86

Quality of care 34

  • Patients rate the surgery as good59
  • Patients got what they needed33
  • Doctors and nurses listen36
  • Patients trust the staff41
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done5
  • Meets NHS clinical targets24
  • Children vaccinated on time17

What patients say

106 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

56%

find the phone easy

about the England average (57%)

82%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+18

change since last year

2025: 64% · 2026: 82%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone52%
Had their call answered straight away27%
Gave up or got no answer4%
Knew what would happen next straight away51%

The appointment

Were seen the same day40%
Waited more than a week11%
Were seen face to face87%
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 56% 57% 51%
Easy to contact via website 72% 58% 39%
Easy to contact via NHS App 60% 54% 39%
Reception staff helpful 80% 85% 83%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 24% 31% 15%
Sees preferred clinician 16% 42% 34%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 88% 84% 77%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 98%
Good experience of contacting 83% 73% 67%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 62% 57% 48%
Waiting time was about right 85% 69% 75%
Remote appointment 13% 26% 18%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 86% 87% 84%
Treated with care and concern 88% 86% 78%
Considered mental wellbeing 82% 75% 58%
Had all the information needed 92% 92% 93%
Confidence and trust 92% 93% 92%
Involved in decisions 92% 92% 93%
Needs were met 89% 90% 91%
Overall
Overall experience good 82% 77% 64%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 74% 79% 71%
Supported by local services 52% 70% 62%
Discussed managing condition 39% 43% 38%
Agreed a care plan 42% 46% 46%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 106 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

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

Confirmed by the surgery on 12 October 2017. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
200 Tulketh Brow, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston, PR2 2JJ
Phone
01772 972224
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Greater Preston PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
P81119 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 23 July 2024

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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

10,686registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
81.5years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension12.8%15.2%
Diabetes6.6%7.9%
Asthma6.2%6.6%
COPD2.1%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.3%3.0%
Depression24.6%14.3%
Obesity13.3%13.9%
Smoking21.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4960%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6470%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)56%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)87%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target63%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target47%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check70%78%
Asthma: annual review53%66%

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Common questions

Is Lane Ends Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Lane Ends Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01772 972224.

How do patients rate Lane Ends Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 82% of patients at Lane Ends Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 56% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 57 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Lane Ends Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Lane Ends Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 23 July 2024).

What are the opening times of Lane Ends Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 6pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 6pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 6pm, Thursday 8:30am to 6pm, Friday 8:30am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 12 October 2017. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Lane Ends Surgery?

Call 01772 972224. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 200 Tulketh Brow, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston, PR2 2JJ.

How many patients are registered at Lane Ends Surgery?

Around 10,686 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Greater Preston 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.