GP surgery in West Lancashire

Stanley Court Surgery

Stanley Court, Lord Street, Burscough, Ormskirk, L40 4LA

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good5,701 patients

Scores 88 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 89% of patients say their experience is good and 81% 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 88% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 5 in West Lancashire Based on 100 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 84

  • Easy to get through on the phone83
  • Easy to contact online73
  • Good experience of getting in touch79
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment75

Quality of care 89

  • Patients rate the surgery as good84
  • Patients got what they needed73
  • Doctors and nurses listen77
  • Patients trust the staff57
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done96
  • Meets NHS clinical targets86
  • Children vaccinated on time97

What patients say

100 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

81%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

89%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

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change since last year

2025: 90% · 2026: 89%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone68%
Had their call answered straight away18%
Gave up or got no answer4%
Knew what would happen next straight away82%

The appointment

Were seen the same day34%
Waited more than a week31%
Were seen face to face83%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)59%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 81% 57% 84%
Easy to contact via website 68% 58% 86%
Easy to contact via NHS App 91% 54% 93%
Reception staff helpful 90% 85% 100%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 51% 31% 45%
Sees preferred clinician 64% 42% 66%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 95% 84% 87%
Next steps within 2 days 91% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 85% 73% 89%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 65% 57% 72%
Waiting time was about right 80% 69% 86%
Remote appointment 17% 26% 17%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 93% 87% 95%
Treated with care and concern 92% 86% 95%
Considered mental wellbeing 75% 75% 85%
Had all the information needed 97% 92% 96%
Confidence and trust 94% 93% 96%
Involved in decisions 95% 92% 95%
Needs were met 94% 90% 94%
Overall
Overall experience good 89% 77% 90%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 88% 79% 88%
Supported by local services 83% 70% 80%
Discussed managing condition 64% 43% 45%
Agreed a care plan 39% 46% 46%

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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 31 July 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Stanley Court, Lord Street, Burscough, Ormskirk, L40 4LA
Phone
01704 795195
Website
stanleycourtsurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Northern Parishes PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
P81674 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • 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 28 June 2016

This rating is 10 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

5,701registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
82.4years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension20.3%15.2%
Diabetes7.8%7.9%
Asthma7.8%6.6%
COPD1.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.5%3.0%
Depression12.9%14.3%
Obesity18.2%13.9%
Smoking7.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4981%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6478%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)78%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)92%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target82%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target70%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check90%78%
Asthma: annual review77%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Stanley Court Surgerythis surgery8881%89%Yes
Burscough Family PracticeOrmskirk, L40 4LAunder 0.1 miles7885%85%Yes
Lathom House SurgeryOrmskirk, L40 4LAunder 0.1 miles3454%69%Yes
Parbold SurgeryWigan, WN8 7DN2.8 miles9392%96%Yes
Ormskirk Medical PracticeOrmskirk, L39 2BY3.0 miles5457%81%Yes
The Elms PracticeOrmskirk, L39 2BY3.0 miles9172%91%Yes
Parkgate SurgeryOrmskirk, L39 4QR3.1 miles4266%72%Yes
Beacon Primary CareSkelmersdale, WN8 8LA3.9 miles2356%65%Yes
Dr A BisaryaSkelmersdale, WN8 8LA3.9 miles9387%86%Yes
Ashurst Primary CareSkelmersdale, WN8 6QS3.9 miles2853%75%Yes

Common questions

Is Stanley Court Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Stanley Court Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01704 795195.

How do patients rate Stanley Court Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 89% of patients at Stanley Court Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 81% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 88 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Stanley Court Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Stanley Court Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 28 June 2016).

What are the opening times of Stanley Court 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 31 July 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Stanley Court Surgery?

Call 01704 795195 or visit its website, stanleycourtsurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Stanley Court, Lord Street, Burscough, Ormskirk, L40 4LA.

How many patients are registered at Stanley Court Surgery?

Around 5,701 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Northern Parishes 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.