GP surgery in North Kesteven

Navenby Cliff Villages Surgery

Grantham Road, Navenby, Lincoln, LN5 0JJ

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good9,130 patients

Scores 8 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 61% of patients say their experience is good and 36% 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 8% of GP surgeries in England. 7th of 7 in North Kesteven Based on 129 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 phone10
  • Easy to contact online6
  • Good experience of getting in touch8
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment5

Quality of care 20

  • Patients rate the surgery as good7
  • Patients got what they needed64
  • Doctors and nurses listen20
  • Patients trust the staff55
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done17
  • Meets NHS clinical targets0
  • Children vaccinated on time68

What patients say

129 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

36%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

60%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-22

change since last year

2025: 83% · 2026: 61%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone60%
Had their call answered straight away7%
Gave up or got no answer13%
Knew what would happen next straight away53%

The appointment

Were seen the same day18%
Waited more than a week48%
Were seen face to face82%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)42%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 36% 57% 52%
Easy to contact via website 32% 58% 43%
Easy to contact via NHS App 20% 54% 35%
Reception staff helpful 72% 85% 87%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 22% 31% 33%
Sees preferred clinician 25% 42% 41%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 82% 84% 90%
Next steps within 2 days 92% 93% 93%
Good experience of contacting 55% 73% 75%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 33% 57% 65%
Waiting time was about right 48% 69% 71%
Remote appointment 18% 26% 29%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 82% 87% 87%
Treated with care and concern 84% 86% 86%
Considered mental wellbeing 76% 75% 80%
Had all the information needed 92% 92% 90%
Confidence and trust 94% 93% 91%
Involved in decisions 94% 92% 93%
Needs were met 93% 90% 90%
Overall
Overall experience good 60% 77% 83%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 84% 79% 76%
Supported by local services 68% 70% 82%
Discussed managing condition 34% 43% 35%
Agreed a care plan 33% 46% 39%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 129 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 1:30pm
Tuesday1:30pm to 8:30pm
Wednesday8am to 1:30pm
Thursday1:30pm to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 21 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Grantham Road, Navenby, Lincoln, LN5 0JJ
Phone
01522 811411
Website
www.cliffvillagesmedicalpractice.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
South Lincoln PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C83002 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

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

Waddington
Mere Road, Lincoln, LN5 9NX · 01522 720277

Access and facilities

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

Good

overall, from the inspection published 24 March 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

9,130registered patients
Among the best offhow well off the local area is
84.5years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension16.5%15.2%
Diabetes7.9%7.9%
Asthma7.5%6.6%
COPD2.3%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.0%3.0%
Depression13.3%14.3%
Obesity9.0%13.9%
Smoking7.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4979%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6478%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)65%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)85%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target73%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target49%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check72%78%
Asthma: annual review51%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Navenby Cliff Villages Surgerythis surgery836%61%Yes
The Bassingham SurgeryLincoln, LN5 9HF4.9 miles5453%88%Yes
Church Walk SurgeryLincoln, LN4 3HA5.7 miles8465%84%Yes
Brant Road & Springcliffe SurgeryLincoln, LN5 9AB6.0 miles3248%71%Yes
The Heath SurgeryLincoln, LN4 2LA6.4 miles7580%89%Yes
Ruskington SurgerySleaford, NG34 9GQ6.5 miles2853%68%Yes
Richmond Medical CentreLincoln, LN6 9AY6.5 miles7150%84%Yes
The Branston Heighington Family PracticeLincoln, LN4 1LH6.7 miles2954%63%Yes
Boultham Park Medical PracticeLincoln, LN6 7SS7.6 miles5440%81%Yes
Heart of Lincoln Health GroupLincoln, LN5 7LB8.3 miles845%57%Yes

The Bassingham Surgery is 4.9 miles away, scores 54 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Navenby Cliff Villages Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Navenby Cliff Villages Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01522 811411.

How do patients rate Navenby Cliff Villages Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 61% of patients at Navenby Cliff Villages Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 36% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 8 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Navenby Cliff Villages Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Navenby Cliff Villages Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 24 March 2017).

What are the opening times of Navenby Cliff Villages Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 1:30pm, Tuesday 1:30pm to 8:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 1:30pm, Thursday 1:30pm to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 21 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Navenby Cliff Villages Surgery?

Call 01522 811411 or visit its website, www.cliffvillagesmedicalpractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Grantham Road, Navenby, Lincoln, LN5 0JJ.

Does Navenby Cliff Villages Surgery have a branch surgery?

Yes. Navenby Cliff Villages Surgery also runs Waddington (Mere Road, Lincoln, LN5 9NX). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Navenby Cliff Villages Surgery?

Around 9,130 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of South Lincoln 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.