GP surgery in Wyre

Queensway Medical Centre

Queensway, Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 7ST

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good9,774 patients

Scores 50 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 73% of patients say their experience is good and 65% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2024. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 50% of GP surgeries in England. 4th of 5 in Wyre Based on 102 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 59

  • Easy to get through on the phone56
  • Easy to contact online39
  • Good experience of getting in touch70
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment52

Quality of care 37

  • Patients rate the surgery as good30
  • Patients got what they needed68
  • Doctors and nurses listen16
  • Patients trust the staff11
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done46
  • Meets NHS clinical targets96
  • Children vaccinated on time59

What patients say

102 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

65%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

73%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

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change since last year

2025: 74% · 2026: 73%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone76%
Had their call answered straight away16%
Gave up or got no answer5%
Knew what would happen next straight away78%

The appointment

Were seen the same day26%
Waited more than a week23%
Were seen face to face78%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)58%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 65% 57% 56%
Easy to contact via website 53% 58% 41%
Easy to contact via NHS App 44% 54% 44%
Reception staff helpful 88% 85% 84%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 20% 31% 22%
Sees preferred clinician 44% 42% 22%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 92% 84% 90%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 99%
Good experience of contacting 82% 73% 76%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 64% 57% 59%
Waiting time was about right 72% 69% 77%
Remote appointment 22% 26% 24%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 81% 87% 88%
Treated with care and concern 74% 86% 88%
Considered mental wellbeing 63% 75% 58%
Had all the information needed 90% 92% 87%
Confidence and trust 87% 93% 90%
Involved in decisions 92% 92% 92%
Needs were met 94% 90% 92%
Overall
Overall experience good 73% 77% 74%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 74% 79% 83%
Supported by local services 66% 70% 66%
Discussed managing condition 45% 43% 32%
Agreed a care plan 37% 46% 36%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 102 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 21 April 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Queensway, Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 7ST
Phone
01253 890219
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Wyre Integrated Network Ltd PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
P81191 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Autism training for staff
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • Documents available in Braille
  • Documents available in large print
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • Off-site car parking nearby
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Toilets
  • Train station nearby
  • Translation services

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 23 January 2024

Read the inspection report

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

9,774registered patients
Among the best offhow well off the local area is
83.6years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension21.2%15.2%
Diabetes7.9%7.9%
Asthma7.2%6.6%
COPD2.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.6%3.0%
Depression18.5%14.3%
Obesity15.7%13.9%
Smoking9.3%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4971%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6476%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)66%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)92%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target78%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target60%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check82%78%
Asthma: annual review61%66%

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Lockwood GP Surgery is 0.4 miles away, scores 83 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Queensway Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Queensway Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01253 890219.

How do patients rate Queensway Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 73% of patients at Queensway Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 65% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 50 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Queensway Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Queensway Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 23 January 2024).

What are the opening times of Queensway Medical Centre?

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 21 April 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Queensway Medical Centre?

Call 01253 890219. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Queensway, Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 7ST.

How many patients are registered at Queensway Medical Centre?

Around 9,774 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Wyre Integrated Network Ltd 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.