GP surgery in Lincoln

Minster Medical Practice

Cabourne Court, Lincoln, LN2 2JP

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good9,810 patients

Scores 81 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 86% of patients say their experience is good and 65% 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.

Excellent Scores higher than 81% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 10 in Lincoln Based on 114 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 81

  • Easy to get through on the phone56
  • Easy to contact online82
  • Good experience of getting in touch74
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment93

Quality of care 77

  • Patients rate the surgery as good73
  • Patients got what they needed72
  • Doctors and nurses listen61
  • Patients trust the staff43
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done75
  • Meets NHS clinical targets85
  • Children vaccinated on time92

What patients say

114 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

65%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

86%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+18

change since last year

2025: 68% · 2026: 86%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone30%
Had their call answered straight away13%
Gave up or got no answer3%
Knew what would happen next straight away40%

The appointment

Were seen the same day42%
Waited more than a week16%
Were seen face to face72%
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 65% 57% 53%
Easy to contact via website 72% 58% 49%
Easy to contact via NHS App 62% 54% 47%
Reception staff helpful 95% 85% 80%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 31% 31% 39%
Sees preferred clinician 50% 42% 60%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 89% 84% 82%
Next steps within 2 days 97% 93% 91%
Good experience of contacting 83% 73% 68%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 56% 57% 63%
Waiting time was about right 89% 69% 86%
Remote appointment 28% 26% 25%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 90% 87% 80%
Treated with care and concern 91% 86% 74%
Considered mental wellbeing 81% 75% 61%
Had all the information needed 92% 92% 98%
Confidence and trust 93% 93% 89%
Involved in decisions 95% 92% 87%
Needs were met 94% 90% 89%
Overall
Overall experience good 86% 77% 68%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 89% 79% 87%
Supported by local services 66% 70% 69%
Discussed managing condition 40% 43% 40%
Agreed a care plan 37% 46% 24%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 114 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday7:30am to 8pm
Tuesday8am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday7:30am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 20 April 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Cabourne Court, Lincoln, LN2 2JP
Phone
01522 515797
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.minstermedicalpractice.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Imp PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C83072 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Cycle parking
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • Documents available in large print
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Free public WiFi
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • High-back waiting room chairs
  • Sign language interpreter available in-person
  • Sign language interpreter available online

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 7 January 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

9,810registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
80.6years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension15.3%15.2%
Diabetes8.1%7.9%
Asthma6.1%6.6%
COPD1.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.2%3.0%
Depression12.8%14.3%
Obesity12.3%13.9%
Smoking13.0%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4979%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6483%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)78%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target83%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target56%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check82%78%
Asthma: annual review70%66%

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Glebe Park Surgery is 0.8 miles away, scores 93 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Minster Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Minster Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01522 515797.

How do patients rate Minster Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 86% of patients at Minster Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 65% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 81 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Minster Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Minster Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 7 January 2016).

What are the opening times of Minster Medical Practice?

Reception is open Monday 7:30am to 8pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 6:30pm, Thursday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 20 April 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Minster Medical Practice?

Call 01522 515797 or visit its website, www.minstermedicalpractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Cabourne Court, Lincoln, LN2 2JP.

How many patients are registered at Minster Medical Practice?

Around 9,810 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Imp 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.