GP surgery in Wigan

Platt House Surgery

Platt Bridge Health Centre, Rivington Avenue, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5NG

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good4,565 patients

Scores 92 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 91% of patients say their experience is good and 90% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2018. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 92% of GP surgeries in England. 6th of 24 in Wigan Based on 109 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 89

  • Easy to get through on the phone95
  • Easy to contact online43
  • Good experience of getting in touch96
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment73

Quality of care 92

  • Patients rate the surgery as good89
  • Patients got what they needed90
  • Doctors and nurses listen95
  • Patients trust the staff88
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done73
  • Meets NHS clinical targets59
  • Children vaccinated on time43

What patients say

109 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

90%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

91%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+2

change since last year

2025: 89% · 2026: 91%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone76%
Had their call answered straight away36%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away88%

The appointment

Were seen the same day6%
Waited more than a week21%
Were seen face to face80%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)76%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 90% 57% 76%
Easy to contact via website 56% 58% 60%
Easy to contact via NHS App 54% 54% 48%
Reception staff helpful 97% 85% 94%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 47% 31% 45%
Sees preferred clinician 71% 42% 67%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 90% 84% 83%
Next steps within 2 days 93% 93% 89%
Good experience of contacting 94% 73% 83%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 80% 57% 76%
Waiting time was about right 79% 69% 71%
Remote appointment 20% 26% 17%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 97% 87% 93%
Treated with care and concern 98% 86% 91%
Considered mental wellbeing 94% 75% 77%
Had all the information needed 97% 92% 95%
Confidence and trust 98% 93% 92%
Involved in decisions 100% 92% 92%
Needs were met 97% 90% 93%
Overall
Overall experience good 91% 77% 89%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 78% 79% 72%
Supported by local services 67% 70% 69%
Discussed managing condition 63% 43% 58%
Agreed a care plan 53% 46% 52%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 109 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 14 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Platt Bridge Health Centre, Rivington Avenue, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5NG
Phone
01942 367330
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Hindley PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
P92031 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Parent and baby room
  • 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 24 May 2018

This rating is 8 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

4,565registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
78.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension14.2%15.2%
Diabetes9.3%7.9%
Asthma7.3%6.6%
COPD2.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.6%3.0%
Depression7.3%14.3%
Obesity17.5%13.9%
Smoking15.4%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4974%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6472%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)78%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target87%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target67%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check59%78%
Asthma: annual review59%66%

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Common questions

Is Platt House Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Platt House Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01942 367330.

How do patients rate Platt House Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 91% of patients at Platt House Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 90% 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 Platt House Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Platt House Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 24 May 2018).

What are the opening times of Platt House 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 14 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Platt House Surgery?

Call 01942 367330. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Platt Bridge Health Centre, Rivington Avenue, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5NG.

How many patients are registered at Platt House Surgery?

Around 4,565 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Hindley 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.