GP surgery in Coalville

Long Lane Surgery

Beacon House, Long Lane, Coalville, LE67 4DR

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good14,066 patients

Scores 9 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 64% of patients say their experience is good and 42% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2017. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 9% of GP surgeries in England. 4th of 4 in Coalville Based on 95 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 phone16
  • Easy to contact online2
  • Good experience of getting in touch2
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment6

Quality of care 21

  • Patients rate the surgery as good11
  • Patients got what they needed52
  • Doctors and nurses listen17
  • Patients trust the staff30
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done7
  • Meets NHS clinical targets90
  • Children vaccinated on time77

What patients say

95 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

42%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

64%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

+1

change since last year

2025: 63% · 2026: 64%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone68%
Had their call answered straight away7%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away74%

The appointment

Were seen the same day25%
Waited more than a week34%
Were seen face to face74%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)39%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 42% 57% 28%
Easy to contact via website 24% 58% 24%
Easy to contact via NHS App 30% 54% 21%
Reception staff helpful 75% 85% 74%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 28% 31% 19%
Sees preferred clinician 16% 42% 25%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 66% 84% 67%
Next steps within 2 days 90% 93% 100%
Good experience of contacting 44% 73% 49%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 42% 57% 42%
Waiting time was about right 49% 69% 58%
Remote appointment 26% 26% 31%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 81% 87% 78%
Treated with care and concern 84% 86% 79%
Considered mental wellbeing 62% 75% 63%
Had all the information needed 92% 92% 85%
Confidence and trust 91% 93% 87%
Involved in decisions 95% 92% 89%
Needs were met 91% 90% 88%
Overall
Overall experience good 64% 77% 63%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 81% 79% 80%
Supported by local services 74% 70% 67%
Discussed managing condition 36% 43% 44%
Agreed a care plan 44% 46% 37%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 95 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm
Tuesday8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm
Thursday7am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 8 February 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Beacon House, Long Lane, Coalville, LE67 4DR
Phone
01530 445945
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.longlanesurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
North West Leicestershire PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C82050 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 26 April 2017

This rating is 9 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

14,066registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
82.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension18.1%15.2%
Diabetes9.0%7.9%
Asthma7.7%6.6%
COPD2.3%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.1%3.0%
Depression15.3%14.3%
Obesity14.9%13.9%
Smoking16.8%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4969%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6477%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)58%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)88%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target60%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target45%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check68%78%
Asthma: annual review58%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Long Lane Surgerythis surgery942%64%Yes
Broom Leys SurgeryCoalville, LE67 4DE0.3 miles7671%81%Yes
Whitwick Road SurgeryCoalville, LE67 3FA0.5 miles1138%71%Yes
Hugglescote SurgeryCoalville, LE67 2BS0.8 miles1236%62%Yes
Dr Am Lewis' PracticeCoalville, LE67 5HX1.4 miles7261%80%Yes
Whitwick Health CentreCoalville, LE67 5HX1.4 miles7477%85%Yes
Ibstock & Barlestone SurgeriesIbstock, LE67 6JP3.2 miles6468%75%Yes
Forest House SurgeryLoughborough, LE12 9DF4.3 miles8660%89%Yes
Markfield Medical CentreMarkfield, LE67 9WU4.4 miles9781%95%Yes
Field Street SurgeryLoughborough, LE12 9AL4.4 miles6776%76%Yes

Broom Leys Surgery is 0.3 miles away, scores 76 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Long Lane Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Long Lane Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01530 445945.

How do patients rate Long Lane Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 64% of patients at Long Lane Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 42% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 9 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Long Lane Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Long Lane Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 26 April 2017).

What are the opening times of Long Lane Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Thursday 7am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 8 February 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Long Lane Surgery?

Call 01530 445945 or visit its website, www.longlanesurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Beacon House, Long Lane, Coalville, LE67 4DR.

How many patients are registered at Long Lane Surgery?

Around 14,066 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of North West Leicestershire PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland 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.