GP surgery in Lytham St Anne's

Parcliffe Medical Centre

St Annes Health Centre, Durham Avenue, Lytham St. Annes, FY8 2EP

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good12,187 patients

Scores 39 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 73% of patients say their experience is good and 43% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2022. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 39% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 5 in Lytham St Anne's Based on 112 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 42

  • Easy to get through on the phone17
  • Easy to contact online8
  • Good experience of getting in touch31
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment94

Quality of care 37

  • Patients rate the surgery as good30
  • Patients got what they needed44
  • Doctors and nurses listen48
  • Patients trust the staff79
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done20
  • Meets NHS clinical targets49
  • Children vaccinated on time32

What patients say

112 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

43%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

73%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

-15

change since last year

2025: 88% · 2026: 73%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone79%
Had their call answered straight away1%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away66%

The appointment

Were seen the same day53%
Waited more than a week15%
Were seen face to face84%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)64%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 43% 57% 65%
Easy to contact via website 35% 58% 53%
Easy to contact via NHS App 36% 54% 65%
Reception staff helpful 83% 85% 93%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 20% 31% 23%
Sees preferred clinician 44% 42% 29%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 89% 84% 88%
Next steps within 2 days 93% 93% 98%
Good experience of contacting 69% 73% 83%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 61% 57% 63%
Waiting time was about right 90% 69% 86%
Remote appointment 16% 26% 23%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 88% 87% 98%
Treated with care and concern 86% 86% 87%
Considered mental wellbeing 73% 75% 79%
Had all the information needed 97% 92% 100%
Confidence and trust 97% 93% 98%
Involved in decisions 86% 92% 98%
Needs were met 90% 90% 93%
Overall
Overall experience good 73% 77% 88%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 77% 79% 81%
Supported by local services 74% 70% 75%
Discussed managing condition 45% 43% 38%
Agreed a care plan 35% 46% 44%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 112 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

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

Confirmed by the surgery on 18 December 2019. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
St Annes Health Centre, Durham Avenue, Lytham St. Annes, FY8 2EP
Phone
01253 201640
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Lytham St Annes PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
P81150 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • 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 30 September 2022

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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

12,187registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
82.9years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension23.0%15.2%
Diabetes9.2%7.9%
Asthma7.1%6.6%
COPD2.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease5.5%3.0%
Depression20.5%14.3%
Obesity16.2%13.9%
Smoking13.6%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4971%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6474%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)62%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target75%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target61%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check75%78%
Asthma: annual review53%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Parcliffe Medical Centrethis surgery3943%73%Yes
Poplar House SurgeryLytham St. Annes, FY8 2EPunder 0.1 miles2843%63%Yes
Ansdell Medical CentreLytham St. Annes, FY8 4GW1.4 miles4246%76%Yes
Stonyhill Medical PracticeBlackpool, FY4 1TJ2.0 miles5365%81%Yes
Highfield SurgeryBlackpool, FY4 1TJ2.0 miles3971%76%Yes
Abbey Dale Medical CentreBlackpool, FY4 5AU2.3 miles6978%86%Yes
Arnold Medical CentreBlackpool, FY4 2EF2.4 miles8494%90%Yes
Waterloo Medical CentreBlackpool, FY4 3AD3.1 miles2248%77%Yes
Fernbank SurgeryLytham St Annes, FY8 5DZ3.4 miles2949%73%Yes
Holland House SurgeryLytham St Annes, FY8 5DZ3.4 miles2842%71%Yes

Stonyhill Medical Practice is 2.0 miles away, scores 53 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Parcliffe Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Parcliffe Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01253 201640.

How do patients rate Parcliffe Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 73% of patients at Parcliffe Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 43% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 39 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Parcliffe Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Parcliffe Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 30 September 2022).

What are the opening times of Parcliffe Medical Centre?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6pm, Tuesday 8am to 6pm, Wednesday 8am to 6pm, Thursday 8am to 6pm, Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 18 December 2019. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Parcliffe Medical Centre?

Call 01253 201640. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is St Annes Health Centre, Durham Avenue, Lytham St. Annes, FY8 2EP.

How many patients are registered at Parcliffe Medical Centre?

Around 12,187 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Lytham St Annes 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.