GP surgery in Accrington

Peel House Medical Practice

Accrington Pals Phcc, 1 Paradise Street, Accrington, BB5 2EJ

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good17,514 patients

Scores 36 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 78% of patients say their experience is good and 50% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2017. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 36% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 7 in Accrington Based on 90 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 36

  • Easy to get through on the phone28
  • Easy to contact online15
  • Good experience of getting in touch40
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment55

Quality of care 38

  • Patients rate the surgery as good47
  • Patients got what they needed47
  • Doctors and nurses listen33
  • Patients trust the staff55
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done25
  • Meets NHS clinical targets30
  • Children vaccinated on time28

What patients say

90 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

50%

find the phone easy

below the England average (57%)

78%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

+6

change since last year

2025: 73% · 2026: 78%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone77%
Had their call answered straight away12%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away80%

The appointment

Were seen the same day27%
Waited more than a week30%
Were seen face to face77%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)71%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 50% 57% 33%
Easy to contact via website 41% 58% 31%
Easy to contact via NHS App 43% 54% 40%
Reception staff helpful 86% 85% 81%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 48% 31% 24%
Sees preferred clinician 30% 42% 23%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 73% 84% 77%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 91%
Good experience of contacting 72% 73% 60%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 54% 57% 48%
Waiting time was about right 73% 69% 55%
Remote appointment 23% 26% 26%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 85% 87% 81%
Treated with care and concern 86% 86% 77%
Considered mental wellbeing 80% 75% 63%
Had all the information needed 89% 92% 86%
Confidence and trust 94% 93% 87%
Involved in decisions 95% 92% 77%
Needs were met 91% 90% 81%
Overall
Overall experience good 78% 77% 73%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 63% 79% 74%
Supported by local services 60% 70% 56%
Discussed managing condition 27% 43% 49%
Agreed a care plan 60% 46% 35%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 90 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 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Accrington Pals Phcc, 1 Paradise Street, Accrington, BB5 2EJ
Phone
01254 964974
Website
www.peelhousemedicalpractice.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Hyndburn Central PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
P81036 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

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

Peel House Baxenden
10 Southwood Drive, Baxenden, Accrington, BB5 2PZ

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 6 January 2017

This rating is 9 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

17,514registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
79.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension18.5%15.2%
Diabetes9.0%7.9%
Asthma7.9%6.6%
COPD2.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.6%3.0%
Depression20.6%14.3%
Obesity15.9%13.9%
Smoking16.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4965%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6471%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)66%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)88%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target74%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target53%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check78%78%
Asthma: annual review61%66%

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Common questions

Is Peel House Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Peel House Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01254 964974.

How do patients rate Peel House Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 78% of patients at Peel House Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 50% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 36 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Peel House Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Peel House Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 6 January 2017).

What are the opening times of Peel House 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 15 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Peel House Medical Practice?

Call 01254 964974 or visit its website, www.peelhousemedicalpractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Accrington Pals Phcc, 1 Paradise Street, Accrington, BB5 2EJ.

Does Peel House Medical Practice have a branch surgery?

Yes. Peel House Medical Practice also runs Peel House Baxenden (10 Southwood Drive, Baxenden, Accrington, BB5 2PZ). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Peel House Medical Practice?

Around 17,514 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Hyndburn Central 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.