GP surgery in Winsford

Launceston Close Surgery

9-10 Launceston Close, Winsford, CW7 1LY

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good5,488 patients

Scores 82 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 85% of patients say their experience is good and 86% 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.

Excellent Scores higher than 82% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 5 in Winsford Based on 128 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 phone90
  • Easy to contact online71
  • Good experience of getting in touch84
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment30

Quality of care 88

  • Patients rate the surgery as good72
  • Patients got what they needed76
  • Doctors and nurses listen93
  • Patients trust the staff89
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done82
  • Meets NHS clinical targets67
  • Children vaccinated on time83

What patients say

128 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

86%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

85%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+4

change since last year

2025: 82% · 2026: 85%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone70%
Had their call answered straight away23%
Gave up or got no answer4%
Knew what would happen next straight away72%

The appointment

Were seen the same day17%
Waited more than a week46%
Were seen face to face91%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)53%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 86% 57% 88%
Easy to contact via website 67% 58% 77%
Easy to contact via NHS App 68% 54% 67%
Reception staff helpful 91% 85% 95%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 41% 31% 33%
Sees preferred clinician 58% 42% 27%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 88% 84% 90%
Next steps within 2 days 89% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 87% 73% 84%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 65% 57% 70%
Waiting time was about right 65% 69% 70%
Remote appointment 9% 26% 16%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 96% 87% 84%
Treated with care and concern 95% 86% 86%
Considered mental wellbeing 84% 75% 76%
Had all the information needed 93% 92% 95%
Confidence and trust 98% 93% 91%
Involved in decisions 95% 92% 92%
Needs were met 95% 90% 92%
Overall
Overall experience good 85% 77% 81%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 85% 79% 69%
Supported by local services 71% 70% 80%
Discussed managing condition 46% 43% 46%
Agreed a care plan 49% 46% 48%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 128 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 8pm
Wednesday8am to 8pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 25 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
9-10 Launceston Close, Winsford, CW7 1LY
Phone
01606 544744
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Winsford PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
N81074 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Documents available in large print
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • High-back waiting room chairs
  • Off-site car parking nearby
  • Sign language interpreter available in-person
  • Sign language interpreter available online
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Text-to-speech and speech-to-text system
  • Toilets
  • Translation services

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 22 October 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

5,488registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
82.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension15.4%15.2%
Diabetes9.8%7.9%
Asthma9.3%6.6%
COPD2.3%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.6%3.0%
Depression21.9%14.3%
Obesity21.9%13.9%
Smoking17.4%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4974%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6476%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)73%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)91%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target80%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target54%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check91%78%
Asthma: annual review82%66%

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Firdale Medical Centre is 5.1 miles away, scores 94 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Launceston Close Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Launceston Close Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01606 544744.

How do patients rate Launceston Close Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 85% of patients at Launceston Close Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 86% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 82 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Launceston Close Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Launceston Close Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 22 October 2024).

What are the opening times of Launceston Close Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 8pm, Wednesday 8am to 8pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 25 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Launceston Close Surgery?

Call 01606 544744. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 9-10 Launceston Close, Winsford, CW7 1LY.

How many patients are registered at Launceston Close Surgery?

Around 5,488 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Winsford PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Cheshire and Merseyside 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.