GP surgery in Fulwood
Lytham Road Surgery
1st Floor Fatima Medical Centre, 228 Garstang Road, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9QB
Scores 84 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 92% of patients say their experience is good and 86% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Requires improvement in 2025. It is taking on new patients.
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 88
- Easy to get through on the phone90
- Easy to contact online63
- Good experience of getting in touch77
- Did not wait too long for the appointment86
Quality of care 74
- Patients rate the surgery as good90
- Patients got what they needed88
- Doctors and nurses listen77
- Patients trust the staff82
- Inspection rating (Requires improvement)2
- Health checks and screening done25
- Meets NHS clinical targets60
- Children vaccinated on time46
What patients say
124 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
86%
find the phone easy
well above the England average (57%)
92%
say their experience is good
well above the England average (77%)
+10
change since last year
2025: 81% · 2026: 92%
Getting in touch
The appointment
All survey questions, compared with England
| What patients said | This surgery | England | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting in touch | |||
| Easy to get through by phone | 86% | 57% | 65% |
| Easy to contact via website | 64% | 58% | 47% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 76% | 54% | 45% |
| Reception staff helpful | 90% | 85% | 94% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 29% | 31% | 22% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 47% | 42% | 54% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 87% | 84% | 90% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 92% | 93% | 100% |
| Good experience of contacting | 84% | 73% | 86% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 75% | 57% | 66% |
| Waiting time was about right | 85% | 69% | 82% |
| Remote appointment | 8% | 26% | 9% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 93% | 87% | 88% |
| Treated with care and concern | 93% | 86% | 83% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 84% | 75% | 79% |
| Had all the information needed | 94% | 92% | 89% |
| Confidence and trust | 97% | 93% | 94% |
| Involved in decisions | 97% | 92% | 94% |
| Needs were met | 97% | 90% | 89% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 92% | 77% | 81% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 94% | 79% | 83% |
| Supported by local services | 81% | 70% | 85% |
| Discussed managing condition | 51% | 43% | 35% |
| Agreed a care plan | 41% | 46% | 33% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 124 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.
What patients tell us
From people who use this surgery. Official data cannot tell you these things.
Tell us about this surgery
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1 of 10Last time you needed a routine appointment, how long did you wait?
2 of 10When you last phoned, how long did it take to get through?
3 of 10How did you book your last appointment?
4 of 10Can you usually see the same GP?
5 of 10Was your last appointment on time?
6 of 10Are the reception staff helpful?
7 of 10Did the doctor or nurse listen to you?
8 of 10How easy is it to get a repeat prescription?
9 of 10Is parking easy?
10 of 10Would you recommend this surgery?
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Opening times and contact
| Monday | 8am to 6pm |
| Tuesday | 8am to 6pm |
| Wednesday | 8am to 6pm |
| Thursday | 8am to 6pm |
| Friday | 8am to 6pm |
| Saturday | 8:30am to noon |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 7 April 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- 1st Floor Fatima Medical Centre, 228 Garstang Road, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9QB
- Phone
- 01772 716033
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.lythamroadsurgery.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Preston North & East PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- P81015 · NHS profile
Access and facilities
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Induction loop
- Wheelchair access
- Baby changing facility
- Baby changing facility
- Car parking
- Cycle parking
- Disabled parking
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
Requires improvement
overall, from the inspection published 21 October 2025
The five questions inspectors ask
| Is it safe? | Requires improvement |
| Is it effective? | Requires improvement |
| Is it caring? | Good |
| Is it responsive? | Good |
| Is it well-led? | Requires improvement |
About the patients
NHS records for the people registered here
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 19.4% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 7.1% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.6% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 17.8% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 14.7% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 9.2% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 66% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 79% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 64% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 93% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 70% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 55% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 77% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 63% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lytham Road Surgerythis surgery | – | 84 | 86% | 92% | Yes |
| North Preston Medical PracticePreston, PR2 9TH | 0.3 miles | 17 | 26% | 71% | Yes |
| The Healthcare CentrePreston, PR1 5AF | 1.2 miles | 38 | 64% | 69% | Yes |
| Lane Ends SurgeryPreston, PR2 2JJ | 1.3 miles | 57 | 56% | 82% | Yes |
| Dr Ali Guttridge Medical CentrePreston, PR1 6LL | 1.5 miles | 33 | 64% | 73% | Yes |
| Gutteridge Medical CentrePreston, PR1 6LL | 1.5 miles | 47 | 78% | 78% | Yes |
| Briarwood Medical CentrePreston, PR2 1HY | 1.5 miles | 54 | 66% | 76% | Yes |
| Issa Medical Centre - PatelPreston, PR1 6YA | 1.5 miles | 65 | 69% | 83% | Yes |
| The Park Medical PracticePreston, PR2 1JR | 1.6 miles | 32 | 63% | 73% | Yes |
| The New Hall Lane PracticePreston, PR1 5NE | 2.0 miles | 67 | 84% | 87% | Yes |
Common questions
Is Lytham Road Surgery taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Lytham Road Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01772 716033.
How do patients rate Lytham Road Surgery?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 92% of patients at Lytham Road Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 86% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 84 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Lytham Road Surgery?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Lytham Road Surgery as Requires improvement at its last published inspection (report published 21 October 2025).
What are the opening times of Lytham Road Surgery?
Reception is open Monday 8am to 6pm, Tuesday 8am to 6pm, Wednesday 8am to 6pm, Thursday 8am to 6pm, Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday 8:30am to noon, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 7 April 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Lytham Road Surgery?
Call 01772 716033 or visit its website, www.lythamroadsurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 1st Floor Fatima Medical Centre, 228 Garstang Road, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9QB.
How many patients are registered at Lytham Road Surgery?
Around 13,351 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Preston North & East PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Lancashire and South Cumbria 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.