GP surgery in Leyland

Station Surgery

Leyland Surgery, West Paddock, Leyland, PR25 1HR

Taking on new patients2,424 patients

Scores 16 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 72% of patients say their experience is good and 54% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 16% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 4 in Leyland Based on 99 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 24

  • Easy to get through on the phone35
  • Easy to contact online20
  • Good experience of getting in touch34
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment20

Quality of care 11

  • Patients rate the surgery as good27
  • Patients got what they needed41
  • Doctors and nurses listen34
  • Patients trust the staff26
  • Inspection rating (Not rated)
  • Health checks and screening done3
  • Meets NHS clinical targets1
  • Children vaccinated on time7

What patients say

99 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

54%

find the phone easy

below the England average (57%)

72%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

+9

change since last year

2025: 63% · 2026: 72%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone60%
Had their call answered straight away28%
Gave up or got no answer8%
Knew what would happen next straight away83%

The appointment

Were seen the same day16%
Waited more than a week47%
Were seen face to face85%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)68%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 54% 57% 46%
Easy to contact via website 44% 58% 27%
Easy to contact via NHS App 69% 54% 37%
Reception staff helpful 83% 85% 77%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 41% 31% 18%
Sees preferred clinician 33% 42% 28%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 83% 84% 77%
Next steps within 2 days 90% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 70% 73% 59%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 59% 57% 52%
Waiting time was about right 60% 69% 64%
Remote appointment 15% 26% 14%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 85% 87% 82%
Treated with care and concern 81% 86% 82%
Considered mental wellbeing 72% 75% 74%
Had all the information needed 86% 92% 89%
Confidence and trust 90% 93% 88%
Involved in decisions 91% 92% 88%
Needs were met 90% 90% 85%
Overall
Overall experience good 72% 77% 63%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 78% 79% 76%
Supported by local services 71% 70% 52%
Discussed managing condition 44% 43% 31%
Agreed a care plan 52% 46% 51%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 99 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6pm
Tuesday8am to 6pm
Wednesday8am to 6pm
Thursday8am to 6pm
Friday8am to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 20 September 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Leyland Surgery, West Paddock, Leyland, PR25 1HR
Phone
01772 585160
Website
www.stationsurgeryleyland.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Chorley Together PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
P81741 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

No inspection rating has been published for this surgery.

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

2,424registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
79.0years life expectancy locally (England 79.1)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension14.7%15.2%
Diabetes6.7%7.9%
Asthma6.4%6.6%
COPD2.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.2%3.0%
Depression20.8%14.3%
Obesity11.3%13.9%
Smoking21.4%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4957%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6470%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)52%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target58%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target36%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check68%78%
Asthma: annual review63%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Station Surgerythis surgery1654%72%Yes
Worden Medical CentreLeyland, PR25 1HRunder 0.1 miles4750%89%Yes
Sandy Lane SurgeryLeyland, PR25 2EB0.6 miles6981%81%Yes
Central Park SurgeryLeyland, PR25 2TD0.7 miles7380%81%Yes
Moss Side Medical CentreLeyland, PR26 7XL0.7 miles1456%75%Yes
The Euxton Medical CentreChorley, PR7 6AH1.9 miles9173%96%Yes
Buckshaw Village Health CentreChorley, PR7 7HZ2.3 miles3855%75%Yes
Lostock Hall Medical CentrePreston, PR5 5AB2.8 miles5272%83%Yes
New Longton SurgeryPreston, PR4 4LU2.8 miles9894%91%Yes
Whittle SurgeryChorley, PR6 7PY2.9 miles7765%87%Yes

Worden Medical Centre is under 0.1 miles away, scores 47 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Station Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Station Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01772 585160.

How do patients rate Station Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 72% of patients at Station Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 54% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 16 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What are the opening times of Station Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6pm, Tuesday 8am to 6pm, Wednesday 8am to 6pm, Thursday 8am to 6pm, Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 20 September 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Station Surgery?

Call 01772 585160 or visit its website, www.stationsurgeryleyland.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Leyland Surgery, West Paddock, Leyland, PR25 1HR.

How many patients are registered at Station Surgery?

Around 2,424 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Chorley Together 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.