GP surgery in Congleton

Lawton House Surgery

Bromley Road, Congleton, CW12 1QG

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good12,892 patients

Scores 61 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 81% of patients say their experience is good and 40% 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.

Good Scores higher than 61% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 3 in Congleton Based on 126 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 39

  • Easy to get through on the phone14
  • Easy to contact online52
  • Good experience of getting in touch43
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment62

Quality of care 88

  • Patients rate the surgery as good56
  • Patients got what they needed86
  • Doctors and nurses listen89
  • Patients trust the staff91
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done96
  • Meets NHS clinical targets94
  • Children vaccinated on time97

What patients say

126 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

40%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

81%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

-3

change since last year

2025: 84% · 2026: 81%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone45%
Had their call answered straight away0%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away48%

The appointment

Were seen the same day27%
Waited more than a week40%
Were seen face to face88%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)59%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 40% 57% 50%
Easy to contact via website 59% 58% 21%
Easy to contact via NHS App 51% 54% 30%
Reception staff helpful 76% 85% 89%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 40% 31% 38%
Sees preferred clinician 47% 42% 60%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 89% 84% 92%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 73% 73% 69%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 53% 57% 63%
Waiting time was about right 76% 69% 68%
Remote appointment 11% 26% 8%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 95% 87% 94%
Treated with care and concern 93% 86% 91%
Considered mental wellbeing 82% 75% 82%
Had all the information needed 97% 92% 95%
Confidence and trust 98% 93% 95%
Involved in decisions 97% 92% 94%
Needs were met 96% 90% 96%
Overall
Overall experience good 81% 77% 84%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 85% 79% 87%
Supported by local services 79% 70% 84%
Discussed managing condition 44% 43% 60%
Agreed a care plan 38% 46% 36%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 126 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 14 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Bromley Road, Congleton, CW12 1QG
Phone
01260 275454
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Choc (Congleton & Holmes Chapel) PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
N81052 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Car parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 5 December 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

12,892registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
84.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension16.9%15.2%
Diabetes8.4%7.9%
Asthma7.7%6.6%
COPD2.2%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.1%3.0%
Depression15.5%14.3%
Obesity12.3%13.9%
Smoking10.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4981%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6481%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)76%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)92%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target89%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target69%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check91%78%
Asthma: annual review73%66%

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Lawton House Surgerythis surgery6140%81%Yes
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Biddulph Valley Surgery is 3.4 miles away, scores 72 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Lawton House Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Lawton House Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01260 275454.

How do patients rate Lawton House Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 81% of patients at Lawton House Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 40% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 61 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Lawton House Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Lawton House Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 5 December 2024).

What are the opening times of Lawton 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 14 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Lawton House Surgery?

Call 01260 275454. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Bromley Road, Congleton, CW12 1QG.

How many patients are registered at Lawton House Surgery?

Around 12,892 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Choc (Congleton & Holmes Chapel) 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.