GP surgery in South Holland

Littlebury Medical Centre

Fishpond Lane, Holbeach, Spalding, PE12 7DE

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good9,305 patients

Scores 58 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 81% of patients say their experience is good and 64% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2019. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 58% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 5 in South Holland Based on 130 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 68

  • Easy to get through on the phone54
  • Easy to contact online84
  • Good experience of getting in touch63
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment70

Quality of care 43

  • Patients rate the surgery as good58
  • Patients got what they needed36
  • Doctors and nurses listen50
  • Patients trust the staff34
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done54
  • Meets NHS clinical targets12
  • Children vaccinated on time24

What patients say

130 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

64%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

81%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+4

change since last year

2025: 78% · 2026: 81%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone30%
Had their call answered straight away16%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away39%

The appointment

Were seen the same day26%
Waited more than a week23%
Were seen face to face77%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)50%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 64% 57% 54%
Easy to contact via website 74% 58% 77%
Easy to contact via NHS App 69% 54% 81%
Reception staff helpful 88% 85% 83%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 26% 31% 22%
Sees preferred clinician 48% 42% 48%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 91% 84% 95%
Next steps within 2 days 94% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 79% 73% 77%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 75% 57% 66%
Waiting time was about right 78% 69% 86%
Remote appointment 22% 26% 33%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 88% 87% 81%
Treated with care and concern 89% 86% 84%
Considered mental wellbeing 76% 75% 64%
Had all the information needed 91% 92% 85%
Confidence and trust 91% 93% 87%
Involved in decisions 90% 92% 93%
Needs were met 89% 90% 89%
Overall
Overall experience good 81% 77% 78%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 74% 79% 79%
Supported by local services 69% 70% 78%
Discussed managing condition 48% 43% 43%
Agreed a care plan 57% 46% 44%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 130 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 7:30pm
Tuesday8am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 4 April 2018. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Fishpond Lane, Holbeach, Spalding, PE12 7DE
Phone
01406 422231
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
South Lincolnshire Rural PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C83065 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • 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 12 March 2019

This rating is 7 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

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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

9,305registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
83.2years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension20.1%15.2%
Diabetes10.4%7.9%
Asthma7.8%6.6%
COPD2.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.6%3.0%
Depression15.1%14.3%
Obesity16.5%13.9%
Smoking16.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4970%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6474%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)68%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)91%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target77%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target56%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check75%78%
Asthma: annual review73%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Littlebury Medical Centrethis surgery5864%81%Yes
Holbeach Medical CentreSpalding, PE12 7EE0.2 miles5469%73%Yes
Moulton Medical CentreSpalding, PE12 6QB3.4 miles2857%65%Yes
Long Sutton Medical CentreSpalding, PE12 9HB4.3 miles4144%74%Yes
Beechfield Medical CentreSpalding, PE11 1UN6.9 miles438%61%Yes
Munro Medical CentreSpalding, PE11 2BY7.0 miles7680%84%Yes
Sutterton SurgeryBoston, PE20 2ET8.4 miles7782%87%Yes
Gosberton Medical CentreNR Spalding, PE11 4NL8.7 miles4655%74%Yes
Kirton Medical CentreBoston, PE20 1DS9.5 miles2248%72%Yes
Parson Drove SurgeryWisbech, PE13 4LF9.8 miles1361%61%Yes

Munro Medical Centre is 7.0 miles away, scores 76 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Littlebury Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Littlebury Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01406 422231.

How do patients rate Littlebury Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 81% of patients at Littlebury Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 64% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 58 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Littlebury Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Littlebury Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 12 March 2019).

What are the opening times of Littlebury Medical Centre?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 7:30pm, 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 4 April 2018. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Littlebury Medical Centre?

Call 01406 422231. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Fishpond Lane, Holbeach, Spalding, PE12 7DE.

How many patients are registered at Littlebury Medical Centre?

Around 9,305 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of South Lincolnshire Rural PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Lincolnshire 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.