GP surgery in Ormskirk

Ormskirk Medical Practice

18 Derby Street, Ormskirk, L39 2BY

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good9,694 patients

Scores 54 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 81% of patients say their experience is good and 57% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2026. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 54% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 4 in Ormskirk Based on 137 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 51

  • Easy to get through on the phone42
  • Easy to contact online22
  • Good experience of getting in touch45
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment75

Quality of care 56

  • Patients rate the surgery as good56
  • Patients got what they needed75
  • Doctors and nurses listen60
  • Patients trust the staff91
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done6
  • Meets NHS clinical targets1
  • Children vaccinated on time42

What patients say

137 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

57%

find the phone easy

about the England average (57%)

81%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+1

change since last year

2025: 80% · 2026: 81%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone78%
Had their call answered straight away4%
Gave up or got no answer3%
Knew what would happen next straight away73%

The appointment

Were seen the same day39%
Waited more than a week31%
Were seen face to face81%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)55%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 57% 57% 55%
Easy to contact via website 45% 58% 28%
Easy to contact via NHS App 54% 54% 43%
Reception staff helpful 91% 85% 84%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 32% 31% 40%
Sees preferred clinician 27% 42% 28%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 79% 84% 61%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 99%
Good experience of contacting 74% 73% 62%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 48% 57% 35%
Waiting time was about right 80% 69% 67%
Remote appointment 19% 26% 25%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 90% 87% 84%
Treated with care and concern 89% 86% 87%
Considered mental wellbeing 80% 75% 72%
Had all the information needed 97% 92% 94%
Confidence and trust 98% 93% 93%
Involved in decisions 97% 92% 88%
Needs were met 95% 90% 97%
Overall
Overall experience good 81% 77% 80%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 86% 79% 85%
Supported by local services 76% 70% 77%
Discussed managing condition 42% 43% 29%
Agreed a care plan 38% 46% 40%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 137 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

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

Confirmed by the surgery on 20 November 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
18 Derby Street, Ormskirk, L39 2BY
Phone
01695 317234
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Ormskirk PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
P81014 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Children’s play area
  • Baby changing facility
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 6 July 2026

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

9,694registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
82.9years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension18.1%15.2%
Diabetes5.9%7.9%
Asthma7.0%6.6%
COPD1.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.0%3.0%
Depression16.8%14.3%
Obesity12.5%13.9%
Smoking7.8%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4968%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6469%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)53%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)88%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target60%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target51%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check54%78%
Asthma: annual review60%66%

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The Elms PracticeOrmskirk, L39 2BYunder 0.1 miles9172%91%Yes
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The Elms Practice is under 0.1 miles away, scores 91 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Ormskirk Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Ormskirk Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01695 317234.

How do patients rate Ormskirk Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 81% of patients at Ormskirk Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 57% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 54 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Ormskirk Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Ormskirk Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 6 July 2026).

What are the opening times of Ormskirk Medical Practice?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 20 November 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Ormskirk Medical Practice?

Call 01695 317234. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 18 Derby Street, Ormskirk, L39 2BY.

How many patients are registered at Ormskirk Medical Practice?

Around 9,694 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Ormskirk 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.