GP surgery in Blackburn
Olive Medical Centre
3 Lime Street, Blackburn, BB1 7EP
Scores 3 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 63% of patients say their experience is good and 28% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Inadequate in 2026. 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 8
- Easy to get through on the phone4
- Easy to contact online50
- Good experience of getting in touch12
- Did not wait too long for the appointment15
Quality of care 2
- Patients rate the surgery as good10
- Patients got what they needed20
- Doctors and nurses listen11
- Patients trust the staff28
- Inspection rating (Inadequate)0
- Health checks and screening done35
- Meets NHS clinical targets5
- Children vaccinated on time12
What patients say
87 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
28%
find the phone easy
well below the England average (57%)
63%
say their experience is good
well below the England average (77%)
-1
change since last year
2025: 64% · 2026: 63%
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 | 28% | 57% | 26% |
| Easy to contact via website | 58% | 58% | 39% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 49% | 54% | 30% |
| Reception staff helpful | 71% | 85% | 61% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 43% | 31% | 51% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 25% | 42% | 35% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 75% | 84% | 67% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 100% | 93% | 93% |
| Good experience of contacting | 59% | 73% | 40% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 37% | 57% | 44% |
| Waiting time was about right | 56% | 69% | 53% |
| Remote appointment | 21% | 26% | 46% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 78% | 87% | 77% |
| Treated with care and concern | 79% | 86% | 73% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 66% | 75% | 63% |
| Had all the information needed | 87% | 92% | 89% |
| Confidence and trust | 90% | 93% | 87% |
| Involved in decisions | 85% | 92% | 85% |
| Needs were met | 86% | 90% | 84% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 63% | 77% | 64% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 71% | 79% | 62% |
| Supported by local services | 52% | 70% | 68% |
| Discussed managing condition | 52% | 43% | 29% |
| Agreed a care plan | 45% | 46% | – |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 87 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 6:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8am to 8:30pm |
| Thursday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Friday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 11 September 2019. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- 3 Lime Street, Blackburn, BB1 7EP
- Phone
- 01254 949560
- Website
- www.olivemedicalpractice.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Blackburn North PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- P81683 · NHS profile
Branch surgery
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- Dr A Alam's Branch Practice
- 42 Railway Road, Darwen, BB3 3EH · 01254 772290
Access and facilities
- Braille translation service
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Signing service
- Step-free access
- Text relay
- Wheelchair access
- Disabled parking
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
The five questions inspectors ask
| Is it safe? | Inadequate |
| Is it effective? | Requires improvement |
| Is it caring? | Requires improvement |
| Is it responsive? | Requires improvement |
| Is it well-led? | Inadequate |
About the patients
NHS records for the people registered here
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 9.6% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 13.6% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 6.4% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 10.6% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 14.5% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 8.8% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 42% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 62% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 67% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 86% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 74% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 47% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 75% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 93% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Medical Centrethis surgery | – | 3 | 28% | 63% | Yes |
| Oakenhurst Medical PracticeBlackburn, BB2 1AX | 0.2 miles | 61 | 63% | 84% | Yes |
| Family PracticeBlackburn, BB2 1AX | 0.2 miles | 8 | 40% | 58% | Yes |
| Primrose Bank Medical CentreBlackburn, BB1 5ER | 0.4 miles | 0 | 39% | 54% | Yes |
| Shifa SurgeryBlackburn, BB1 6DY | 0.5 miles | 10 | 50% | 65% | Yes |
| Little Harwood Health CentreBlackburn, BB1 6PH | 0.8 miles | 19 | 40% | 72% | Yes |
| Limefield SurgeryBlackburn, BB2 6PL | 0.8 miles | 58 | 76% | 79% | Yes |
| William Hopwood Street SurgeryBlackburn, BB1 1LX | 0.9 miles | 31 | 56% | 73% | Yes |
| Blakewater HealthcareBlackburn, BB1 9SR | 1.0 miles | 19 | 54% | 70% | Yes |
| Pringle Street SurgeryBlackburn, BB1 1SB | 1.0 miles | 40 | 68% | 76% | Yes |
Oakenhurst Medical Practice is 0.2 miles away, scores 61 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Olive Medical Centre taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Olive Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01254 949560.
How do patients rate Olive Medical Centre?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 63% of patients at Olive Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 28% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 3 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Olive Medical Centre?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Olive Medical Centre as Inadequate at its last published inspection (report published 10 February 2026).
What are the opening times of Olive Medical Centre?
Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 8:30pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 11 September 2019. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Olive Medical Centre?
Call 01254 949560 or visit its website, www.olivemedicalpractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 3 Lime Street, Blackburn, BB1 7EP.
Does Olive Medical Centre have a branch surgery?
Yes. Olive Medical Centre also runs Dr A Alam's Branch Practice (42 Railway Road, Darwen, BB3 3EH). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at Olive Medical Centre?
Around 7,732 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Blackburn North 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.