GP surgery in Wigan

Longshoot Medical Practice

Longshoot Health Centre, Scholes, Wigan, WN1 3NH

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good7,467 patients

Scores 48 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 79% of patients say their experience is good and 57% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2016. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 48% of GP surgeries in England. 21st of 24 in Wigan Based on 123 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 phone41
  • Easy to contact online48
  • Good experience of getting in touch59
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment19

Quality of care 60

  • Patients rate the surgery as good51
  • Patients got what they needed99
  • Doctors and nurses listen88
  • Patients trust the staff30
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done21
  • Meets NHS clinical targets51
  • Children vaccinated on time44

What patients say

123 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

57%

find the phone easy

about the England average (57%)

79%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+8

change since last year

2025: 72% · 2026: 79%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone31%
Had their call answered straight away10%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away27%

The appointment

Were seen the same day9%
Waited more than a week44%
Were seen face to face58%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)52%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 57% 57% 47%
Easy to contact via website 57% 58% 53%
Easy to contact via NHS App 67% 54% 60%
Reception staff helpful 82% 85% 81%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 39% 31% 48%
Sees preferred clinician 70% 42% 27%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 78% 84% 81%
Next steps within 2 days 86% 93% 89%
Good experience of contacting 78% 73% 61%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 59% 57% 49%
Waiting time was about right 59% 69% 55%
Remote appointment 42% 26% 44%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 95% 87% 78%
Treated with care and concern 89% 86% 82%
Considered mental wellbeing 77% 75% 67%
Had all the information needed 96% 92% 85%
Confidence and trust 91% 93% 87%
Involved in decisions 98% 92% 82%
Needs were met 100% 90% 85%
Overall
Overall experience good 79% 77% 72%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 81% 79% 71%
Supported by local services 85% 70% 70%
Discussed managing condition 51% 43% 36%
Agreed a care plan 65% 46% 34%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 123 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 7 November 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Longshoot Health Centre, Scholes, Wigan, WN1 3NH
Phone
01942 368055
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Wigan Central PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
P92026 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 6 April 2016

This rating is 10 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

7,467registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
79.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension17.2%15.2%
Diabetes9.4%7.9%
Asthma6.1%6.6%
COPD2.3%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.5%3.0%
Depression17.4%14.3%
Obesity17.7%13.9%
Smoking17.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4970%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6477%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)66%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)85%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target73%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target56%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check57%78%
Asthma: annual review51%66%

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Sullivan Way Surgery is 0.1 mile away, scores 65 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Longshoot Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Longshoot Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01942 368055.

How do patients rate Longshoot Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 79% of patients at Longshoot Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 57% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 48 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Longshoot Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Longshoot Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 6 April 2016).

What are the opening times of Longshoot Medical Practice?

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 7 November 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Longshoot Medical Practice?

Call 01942 368055. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Longshoot Health Centre, Scholes, Wigan, WN1 3NH.

How many patients are registered at Longshoot Medical Practice?

Around 7,467 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Wigan Central PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Greater Manchester 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.