GP surgery in Cumberland

Silloth Group Medical Practice

Lawn Terrace, Silloth, Silloth-on-Solway, Wigton, CA7 4AH

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good4,407 patients

Scores 91 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 92% of patients say their experience is good and 94% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2022. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 91% of GP surgeries in England. 4th of 7 in Allerdale Based on 101 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 phone98
  • Easy to contact online96
  • Good experience of getting in touch85
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment75

Quality of care 86

  • Patients rate the surgery as good91
  • Patients got what they needed63
  • Doctors and nurses listen53
  • Patients trust the staff66
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done83
  • Meets NHS clinical targets87
  • Children vaccinated on time81

What patients say

101 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

94%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

92%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

-4

change since last year

2025: 96% · 2026: 92%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone77%
Had their call answered straight away55%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away81%

The appointment

Were seen the same day20%
Waited more than a week37%
Were seen face to face80%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)72%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 94% 57% 92%
Easy to contact via website 84% 58% 84%
Easy to contact via NHS App 84% 54% 91%
Reception staff helpful 92% 85% 97%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 41% 31% 59%
Sees preferred clinician 57% 42% 59%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 87% 84% 93%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 88% 73% 95%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 76% 57% 82%
Waiting time was about right 80% 69% 74%
Remote appointment 20% 26% 17%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 89% 87% 95%
Treated with care and concern 90% 86% 96%
Considered mental wellbeing 90% 75% 84%
Had all the information needed 96% 92% 98%
Confidence and trust 95% 93% 99%
Involved in decisions 94% 92% 100%
Needs were met 93% 90% 98%
Overall
Overall experience good 92% 77% 96%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 90% 79% 89%
Supported by local services 91% 70% 95%
Discussed managing condition 59% 43% 44%
Agreed a care plan 49% 46% 24%

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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 2 March 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Lawn Terrace, Silloth, Silloth-on-Solway, Wigton, CA7 4AH
Phone
016973 31309
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Keswick & Solway PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
A82037 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Cycle parking
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • Documents available in large print
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • High-back waiting room chairs
  • Parent and baby room
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Step-free access throughout
  • Toilets

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 7 October 2022

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The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Good
Is it effective?Good
Is it caring?Good
Is it responsive?Outstanding
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

4,407registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
82.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension28.6%15.2%
Diabetes11.1%7.9%
Asthma6.7%6.6%
COPD3.2%1.9%
Coronary heart disease5.9%3.0%
Depression17.9%14.3%
Obesity15.8%13.9%
Smoking11.6%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4972%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6469%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)76%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)91%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target83%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target71%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check89%78%
Asthma: annual review68%66%

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Common questions

Is Silloth Group Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Silloth Group Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 016973 31309.

How do patients rate Silloth Group Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 92% of patients at Silloth Group Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 94% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 91 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Silloth Group Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Silloth Group Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 7 October 2022).

What are the opening times of Silloth Group 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 2 March 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Silloth Group Medical Practice?

Call 016973 31309. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Lawn Terrace, Silloth, Silloth-on-Solway, Wigton, CA7 4AH.

How many patients are registered at Silloth Group Medical Practice?

Around 4,407 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Keswick & Solway PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the North East and North 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.