GP surgery in Luton

Lister House Surgery

473-475 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU4 8DG

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good6,475 patients

Scores 2 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 46% of patients say their experience is good and 32% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2026. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 2% of GP surgeries in England. 20th of 20 in Luton Based on 85 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 3

  • Easy to get through on the phone7
  • Easy to contact online13
  • Good experience of getting in touch0
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment10

Quality of care 4

  • Patients rate the surgery as good1
  • Patients got what they needed0
  • Doctors and nurses listen0
  • Patients trust the staff1
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done83
  • Meets NHS clinical targets18
  • Children vaccinated on time14

What patients say

85 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

32%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

46%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-2

change since last year

2025: 48% · 2026: 46%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone21%
Had their call answered straight away2%
Gave up or got no answer6%
Knew what would happen next straight away46%

The appointment

Were seen the same day29%
Waited more than a week19%
Were seen face to face61%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)70%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 32% 57% 25%
Easy to contact via website 39% 58% 31%
Easy to contact via NHS App 31% 54% 27%
Reception staff helpful 52% 85% 67%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 22% 31% 41%
Sees preferred clinician 2% 42% 16%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 66% 84% 64%
Next steps within 2 days 94% 93% 84%
Good experience of contacting 39% 73% 38%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 34% 57% 35%
Waiting time was about right 53% 69% 43%
Remote appointment 39% 26% 49%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 64% 87% 65%
Treated with care and concern 70% 86% 65%
Considered mental wellbeing 48% 75% 62%
Had all the information needed 72% 92% 88%
Confidence and trust 76% 93% 75%
Involved in decisions 69% 92% 81%
Needs were met 62% 90% 76%
Overall
Overall experience good 46% 77% 48%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 73% 79% 69%
Supported by local services 54% 70% 53%
Discussed managing condition 38% 43% 42%
Agreed a care plan 37% 46% 41%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 85 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

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

Confirmed by the surgery on 21 January 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
473-475 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU4 8DG
Phone
01582 578989
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.listerhouseluton.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Hatters Health PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
E81016 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Parent and baby room
  • Parent and child parking
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 17 August 2026

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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

6,475registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
81.5years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension14.7%15.2%
Diabetes16.0%7.9%
Asthma5.4%6.6%
COPD0.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.6%3.0%
Depression3.8%14.3%
Obesity15.4%13.9%
Smoking11.0%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4961%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6481%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)77%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)93%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target82%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target57%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check91%78%
Asthma: annual review85%66%

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Conway Medical Centre is 0.5 miles away, scores 57 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Lister House Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Lister House Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01582 578989.

How do patients rate Lister House Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 46% of patients at Lister House Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 32% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 2 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Lister House Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Lister House Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 17 August 2026).

What are the opening times of Lister House Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Friday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 21 January 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Lister House Surgery?

Call 01582 578989 or visit its website, www.listerhouseluton.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 473-475 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU4 8DG.

How many patients are registered at Lister House Surgery?

Around 6,475 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Hatters Health PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Central East 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.