GP surgery in Burnley

Parkside Surgery

Prestige Park, Colne Road, Burnley, BB11 1PS

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good16,268 patients

Scores 38 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 80% of patients say their experience is good and 38% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2016. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 38% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 11 in Burnley Based on 123 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 14

  • Easy to get through on the phone12
  • Easy to contact online58
  • Good experience of getting in touch15
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment18

Quality of care 74

  • Patients rate the surgery as good52
  • Patients got what they needed88
  • Doctors and nurses listen88
  • Patients trust the staff76
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done80
  • Meets NHS clinical targets39
  • Children vaccinated on time32

What patients say

123 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

38%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

80%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+2

change since last year

2025: 77% · 2026: 80%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone29%
Had their call answered straight away8%
Gave up or got no answer6%
Knew what would happen next straight away34%

The appointment

Were seen the same day13%
Waited more than a week34%
Were seen face to face79%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)54%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 38% 57% 19%
Easy to contact via website 61% 58% 50%
Easy to contact via NHS App 49% 54% 36%
Reception staff helpful 84% 85% 82%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 25% 31% 35%
Sees preferred clinician 31% 42% 29%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 95% 84% 87%
Next steps within 2 days 91% 93% 90%
Good experience of contacting 61% 73% 72%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 76% 57% 62%
Waiting time was about right 59% 69% 62%
Remote appointment 21% 26% 20%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 95% 87% 93%
Treated with care and concern 93% 86% 86%
Considered mental wellbeing 87% 75% 72%
Had all the information needed 95% 92% 94%
Confidence and trust 97% 93% 94%
Involved in decisions 97% 92% 96%
Needs were met 97% 90% 89%
Overall
Overall experience good 80% 77% 77%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 78% 79% 74%
Supported by local services 61% 70% 79%
Discussed managing condition 56% 43% 52%
Agreed a care plan 31% 46% 38%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 123 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 31 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Prestige Park, Colne Road, Burnley, BB11 1PS
Phone
01282 500666
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.parksidesurgeryburnley.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Burnley East PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
P81047 · NHS profile

Branch surgeries

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

Foxcroft Surgery
Pendle Way, Ightenhill, Burnley, BB12 0PY · 01282 411000
Oxford Road Medical Centre
25 Oxford Road, Burnley, BB11 3BB

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
  • 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 18 February 2016

This rating is 10 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

16,268registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
79.9years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension17.7%15.2%
Diabetes8.2%7.9%
Asthma7.2%6.6%
COPD2.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.5%3.0%
Depression15.5%14.3%
Obesity18.5%13.9%
Smoking18.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4967%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6473%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)75%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)87%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target79%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target56%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check83%78%
Asthma: annual review84%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Parkside Surgerythis surgery3838%80%Yes
Burnley Group PracticeBurnley, BB11 2DL0.3 miles124%62%Yes
Riverside Family PracticeBurnley, BB11 2DL0.3 miles439%67%Yes
Colne Road SurgeryBurnley, BB10 1LS0.5 miles1961%70%Yes
Yorkshire Street Medical CentreBurnley, BB11 3BT0.5 miles5481%79%Yes
Thursby SurgeryBurnley, BB10 3BF0.6 miles2642%69%Yes
Burnley Wood Medical CentreBurnley, BB11 3HR0.8 miles3263%74%Yes
Ightenhill Medical CentreBurnley, BB12 0HL1.1 miles959%66%Yes
Briercliffe SurgeryBurnley, BB10 2EZ1.6 miles3468%72%Yes
Rosegrove SurgeryBurnley, BB12 6HY1.6 miles3359%64%Yes

Yorkshire Street Medical Centre is 0.5 miles away, scores 54 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Parkside Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Parkside Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01282 500666.

How do patients rate Parkside Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 80% of patients at Parkside Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 38% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 38 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Parkside Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Parkside Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 18 February 2016).

What are the opening times of Parkside 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 31 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Parkside Surgery?

Call 01282 500666 or visit its website, www.parksidesurgeryburnley.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Prestige Park, Colne Road, Burnley, BB11 1PS.

Does Parkside Surgery have a branch surgery?

Yes. Parkside Surgery also runs Foxcroft Surgery (Pendle Way, Ightenhill, Burnley, BB12 0PY) and Oxford Road Medical Centre (25 Oxford Road, Burnley, BB11 3BB). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Parkside Surgery?

Around 16,268 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Burnley East 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.