GP surgery in Clitheroe
The Castle Medical Group
Clitheroe Health Centre, Railway View Road, Clitheroe, BB7 2JG
Scores 88 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 92% of patients say their experience is good and 64% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Outstanding in 2016. It is taking on new patients.
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 64
- Easy to get through on the phone55
- Easy to contact online30
- Good experience of getting in touch87
- Did not wait too long for the appointment54
Quality of care 100
- Patients rate the surgery as good92
- Patients got what they needed95
- Doctors and nurses listen98
- Patients trust the staff86
- Inspection rating (Outstanding)98
- Health checks and screening done78
- Meets NHS clinical targets98
- Children vaccinated on time91
What patients say
116 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
64%
find the phone easy
above the England average (57%)
92%
say their experience is good
well above the England average (77%)
+8
change since last year
2025: 85% · 2026: 92%
Getting in touch
The appointment
All survey questions, compared with England
| What patients said | This surgery | England | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting in touch | |||
| Easy to get through by phone | 64% | 57% | 69% |
| Easy to contact via website | 49% | 58% | 50% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 49% | 54% | 42% |
| Reception staff helpful | 81% | 85% | 82% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 31% | 31% | 40% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 47% | 42% | 33% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 93% | 84% | 89% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 97% | 93% | 94% |
| Good experience of contacting | 88% | 73% | 84% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 57% | 57% | 56% |
| Waiting time was about right | 73% | 69% | 77% |
| Remote appointment | 6% | 26% | 16% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 98% | 87% | 95% |
| Treated with care and concern | 94% | 86% | 94% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 80% | 75% | 76% |
| Had all the information needed | 96% | 92% | 98% |
| Confidence and trust | 98% | 93% | 96% |
| Involved in decisions | 93% | 92% | 97% |
| Needs were met | 98% | 90% | 94% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 92% | 77% | 85% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 89% | 79% | 75% |
| Supported by local services | 86% | 70% | 81% |
| Discussed managing condition | 54% | 43% | 49% |
| Agreed a care plan | 24% | 46% | 43% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 116 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.
What patients tell us
From people who use this surgery. Official data cannot tell you these things.
Tell us about this surgery
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1 of 10Last time you needed a routine appointment, how long did you wait?
2 of 10When you last phoned, how long did it take to get through?
3 of 10How did you book your last appointment?
4 of 10Can you usually see the same GP?
5 of 10Was your last appointment on time?
6 of 10Are the reception staff helpful?
7 of 10Did the doctor or nurse listen to you?
8 of 10How easy is it to get a repeat prescription?
9 of 10Is parking easy?
10 of 10Would you recommend this surgery?
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Opening times and contact
| Monday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Tuesday | 7:30am to 6:30pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30am to 6:30pm |
| Thursday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Friday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 23 October 2023. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Clitheroe Health Centre, Railway View Road, Clitheroe, BB7 2JG
- Phone
- 01200 408920
- [email protected]
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Ribblesdale PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- P81100 · NHS profile
Branch surgery
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- The Annex
- 6 Railway View Road, Clitheroe, BB7 2JG · 01200 444255
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
Outstanding
overall, from the inspection published 10 March 2016
This rating is 10 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.
The five questions inspectors ask
| Is it safe? | Good |
| Is it effective? | Good |
| Is it caring? | Outstanding |
| Is it responsive? | Outstanding |
| Is it well-led? | Outstanding |
About the patients
NHS records for the people registered here
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 18.9% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 7.3% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 11.3% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 15.3% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 10.0% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 80% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 80% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 75% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 90% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 80% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 60% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 79% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 66% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Castle Medical Groupthis surgery | – | 88 | 64% | 92% | Yes |
| Pendleside Medical PracticeClitheroe, BB7 2JG | under 0.1 miles | 64 | 79% | 79% | Yes |
| Whalley Medical CentreClitheroe, BB7 9SL | 3.8 miles | 77 | 85% | 88% | Yes |
| Great Harwood Medical GroupBlackburn, BB6 7QR | 5.9 miles | 42 | 40% | 78% | Yes |
| Padiham Group PracticeBurnley, BB12 8BP | 6.0 miles | 16 | 49% | 72% | Yes |
| Slaidburn Health CentreClitheroe, BB7 3EP | 6.8 miles | 99 | 99% | 99% | Yes |
| The Clayton Medical CentreAccrington, BB5 5HU | 6.9 miles | 8 | 41% | 66% | Yes |
| Barrowford SurgeryNelson, BB9 8QP | 7.1 miles | 81 | 89% | 89% | Yes |
| The Weavers PracticeBlackburn, BB1 4LA | 7.3 miles | 8 | 37% | 59% | Yes |
| Pendle View Medical CentreNelson, BB9 5RZ | 7.3 miles | 45 | 63% | 79% | Yes |
Slaidburn Health Centre is 6.8 miles away, scores 99 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is The Castle Medical Group taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Castle Medical Group was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01200 408920.
How do patients rate The Castle Medical Group?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 92% of patients at The Castle Medical Group said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 64% 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 The Castle Medical Group?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Castle Medical Group as Outstanding at its last published inspection (report published 10 March 2016).
What are the opening times of The Castle Medical Group?
Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 23 October 2023. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact The Castle Medical Group?
Call 01200 408920. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Clitheroe Health Centre, Railway View Road, Clitheroe, BB7 2JG.
Does The Castle Medical Group have a branch surgery?
Yes. The Castle Medical Group also runs The Annex (6 Railway View Road, Clitheroe, BB7 2JG). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at The Castle Medical Group?
Around 15,668 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Ribblesdale 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.