GP surgery in Wigan

Pemberton Surgery

Sherwood Drive, Pemberton, Wigan, WN5 9QX

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good10,475 patients

Scores 95 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 97% of patients say their experience is good and 80% 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.

Excellent Scores higher than 95% of GP surgeries in England. 5th of 24 in Wigan Based on 91 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 phone83
  • Easy to contact online87
  • Good experience of getting in touch91
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment88

Quality of care 96

  • Patients rate the surgery as good99
  • Patients got what they needed96
  • Doctors and nurses listen99
  • Patients trust the staff76
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done64
  • Meets NHS clinical targets77
  • Children vaccinated on time62

What patients say

91 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

80%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

97%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+12

change since last year

2025: 86% · 2026: 97%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone43%
Had their call answered straight away26%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away37%

The appointment

Were seen the same day40%
Waited more than a week21%
Were seen face to face80%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)65%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 80% 57% 69%
Easy to contact via website 75% 58% 60%
Easy to contact via NHS App 71% 54% 53%
Reception staff helpful 91% 85% 90%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 40% 31% 44%
Sees preferred clinician 66% 42% 70%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 94% 84% 91%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 93%
Good experience of contacting 90% 73% 81%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 66% 57% 58%
Waiting time was about right 86% 69% 86%
Remote appointment 19% 26% 15%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 99% 87% 91%
Treated with care and concern 93% 86% 92%
Considered mental wellbeing 90% 75% 76%
Had all the information needed 93% 92% 93%
Confidence and trust 97% 93% 97%
Involved in decisions 97% 92% 98%
Needs were met 98% 90% 96%
Overall
Overall experience good 97% 77% 86%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 58% 79% 74%
Supported by local services 69% 70% 70%
Discussed managing condition 52% 43% 54%
Agreed a care plan 72% 46% 57%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 91 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 3 November 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Sherwood Drive, Pemberton, Wigan, WN5 9QX
Phone
01942 367199
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Wigan Central PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
P92019 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • 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 7 October 2016

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

10,475registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
79.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension18.5%15.2%
Diabetes9.6%7.9%
Asthma7.0%6.6%
COPD3.3%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.5%3.0%
Depression24.3%14.3%
Obesity20.8%13.9%
Smoking18.3%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4967%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6471%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)79%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)88%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target87%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target56%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check59%78%
Asthma: annual review66%66%

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Common questions

Is Pemberton Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Pemberton Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01942 367199.

How do patients rate Pemberton Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 97% of patients at Pemberton Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 80% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 95 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Pemberton Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Pemberton Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 7 October 2016).

What are the opening times of Pemberton 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 3 November 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Pemberton Surgery?

Call 01942 367199. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Sherwood Drive, Pemberton, Wigan, WN5 9QX.

How many patients are registered at Pemberton Surgery?

Around 10,475 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Wigan Central PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Greater Manchester 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.