GP surgery in Macclesfield

Park Lane Surgery

Park Lane House Medical Centre, Waters Green Medical Centre, Sunderland Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6JL

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good9,861 patients

Scores 92 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 91% of patients say their experience is good and 75% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2015. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 92% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 6 in Macclesfield Based on 108 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 92

  • Easy to get through on the phone75
  • Easy to contact online93
  • Good experience of getting in touch84
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment98

Quality of care 90

  • Patients rate the surgery as good88
  • Patients got what they needed100
  • Doctors and nurses listen85
  • Patients trust the staff15
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done77
  • Meets NHS clinical targets96
  • Children vaccinated on time92

What patients say

108 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

75%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

91%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

-5

change since last year

2025: 95% · 2026: 91%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone15%
Had their call answered straight away36%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away42%

The appointment

Were seen the same day42%
Waited more than a week10%
Were seen face to face69%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)77%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 75% 57% 80%
Easy to contact via website 81% 58% 93%
Easy to contact via NHS App 83% 54% 80%
Reception staff helpful 99% 85% 97%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 34% 31% 31%
Sees preferred clinician 51% 42% 78%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 89% 84% 93%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 99%
Good experience of contacting 87% 73% 92%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 71% 57% 76%
Waiting time was about right 95% 69% 95%
Remote appointment 31% 26% 31%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 94% 87% 97%
Treated with care and concern 91% 86% 97%
Considered mental wellbeing 77% 75% 84%
Had all the information needed 96% 92% 97%
Confidence and trust 88% 93% 99%
Involved in decisions 98% 92% 98%
Needs were met 100% 90% 99%
Overall
Overall experience good 91% 77% 95%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 84% 79% 92%
Supported by local services 94% 70% 80%
Discussed managing condition 50% 43% 50%
Agreed a care plan 28% 46% 37%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 108 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 15 May 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Park Lane House Medical Centre, Waters Green Medical Centre, Sunderland Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6JL
Phone
01625 422893
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Macclesfield PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
N81085 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • 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 31 March 2015

This rating is 11 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

9,861registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
83.0years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension17.5%15.2%
Diabetes7.2%7.9%
Asthma7.1%6.6%
COPD2.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.9%3.0%
Depression14.2%14.3%
Obesity15.6%13.9%
Smoking11.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4975%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6476%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)74%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target75%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target55%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check85%78%
Asthma: annual review80%66%

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Common questions

Is Park Lane Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Park Lane Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01625 422893.

How do patients rate Park Lane Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 91% of patients at Park Lane Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 75% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 92 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Park Lane Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Park Lane Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 31 March 2015).

What are the opening times of Park Lane Surgery?

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 15 May 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Park Lane Surgery?

Call 01625 422893. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Park Lane House Medical Centre, Waters Green Medical Centre, Sunderland Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6JL.

How many patients are registered at Park Lane Surgery?

Around 9,861 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Macclesfield PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Cheshire and Merseyside 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.