GP surgery in Spalding

Munro Medical Centre

West Elloe Avenue, Spalding, PE11 2BY

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good22,807 patients

Scores 76 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 84% of patients say their experience is good and 80% 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.

Good Scores higher than 76% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 2 in Spalding Based on 119 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 82

  • Easy to get through on the phone83
  • Easy to contact online42
  • Good experience of getting in touch68
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment89

Quality of care 65

  • Patients rate the surgery as good69
  • Patients got what they needed38
  • Doctors and nurses listen41
  • Patients trust the staff74
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done99
  • Meets NHS clinical targets40
  • Children vaccinated on time32

What patients say

119 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

80%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

84%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+4

change since last year

2025: 81% · 2026: 84%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone85%
Had their call answered straight away18%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away80%

The appointment

Were seen the same day29%
Waited more than a week17%
Were seen face to face90%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)32%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 80% 57% 85%
Easy to contact via website 55% 58% 43%
Easy to contact via NHS App 76% 54% 54%
Reception staff helpful 91% 85% 86%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 32% 31% 31%
Sees preferred clinician 63% 42% 54%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 88% 84% 91%
Next steps within 2 days 99% 93% 98%
Good experience of contacting 81% 73% 78%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 74% 57% 67%
Waiting time was about right 87% 69% 84%
Remote appointment 10% 26% 19%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 86% 87% 86%
Treated with care and concern 84% 86% 90%
Considered mental wellbeing 76% 75% 76%
Had all the information needed 97% 92% 90%
Confidence and trust 96% 93% 91%
Involved in decisions 93% 92% 84%
Needs were met 89% 90% 90%
Overall
Overall experience good 84% 77% 81%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 82% 79% 81%
Supported by local services 77% 70% 67%
Discussed managing condition 38% 43% 34%
Agreed a care plan 59% 46% 36%

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6:30pm
Tuesday8am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 21 November 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
West Elloe Avenue, Spalding, PE11 2BY
Phone
01775 715999
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.munromedicalcentre.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Spalding PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C83022 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.

The Surgery
Church Walk, Pinchbeck, Spalding, PE11 3RD · 01775 724848

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Audio-descriptive for appointment announcements
  • 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
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • High-back waiting room chairs
  • Pharmacy
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 4 June 2019

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

Read the inspection report

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

22,807registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
83.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension20.0%15.2%
Diabetes8.3%7.9%
Asthma5.6%6.6%
COPD2.3%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.6%3.0%
Depression10.5%14.3%
Obesity20.7%13.9%
Smoking19.4%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4985%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6488%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)76%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)92%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target85%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target56%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check91%78%
Asthma: annual review89%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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Bourne Galletly Practice Team is 9.7 miles away, scores 88 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Munro Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Munro Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01775 715999.

How do patients rate Munro Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 84% of patients at Munro Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 80% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 76 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Munro Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Munro Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 4 June 2019).

What are the opening times of Munro Medical Centre?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 21 November 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Munro Medical Centre?

Call 01775 715999 or visit its website, www.munromedicalcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is West Elloe Avenue, Spalding, PE11 2BY.

Does Munro Medical Centre have a branch surgery?

Yes. Munro Medical Centre also runs The Surgery (Church Walk, Pinchbeck, Spalding, PE11 3RD). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Munro Medical Centre?

Around 22,807 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Spalding 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.