GP surgery in Hyndburn

The Clayton Medical Centre

Wellington Street, Clayton Le Moors, Accrington, BB5 5HU

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good6,184 patients

Scores 8 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 66% of patients say their experience is good and 41% 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.

Poor Scores higher than 8% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 3 in Hyndburn Based on 97 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 13

  • Easy to get through on the phone14
  • Easy to contact online56
  • Good experience of getting in touch10
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment19

Quality of care 5

  • Patients rate the surgery as good12
  • Patients got what they needed9
  • Doctors and nurses listen8
  • Patients trust the staff38
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done2
  • Meets NHS clinical targets2
  • Children vaccinated on time19

What patients say

97 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

41%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

65%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

+7

change since last year

2025: 59% · 2026: 66%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone35%
Had their call answered straight away4%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away48%

The appointment

Were seen the same day17%
Waited more than a week43%
Were seen face to face67%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)65%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 41% 57% 34%
Easy to contact via website 61% 58% 48%
Easy to contact via NHS App 46% 54% 43%
Reception staff helpful 66% 85% 76%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 32% 31% 36%
Sees preferred clinician 20% 42% 26%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 69% 84% 68%
Next steps within 2 days 91% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 58% 73% 49%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 49% 57% 42%
Waiting time was about right 59% 69% 45%
Remote appointment 33% 26% 33%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 77% 87% 90%
Treated with care and concern 78% 86% 85%
Considered mental wellbeing 67% 75% 69%
Had all the information needed 89% 92% 89%
Confidence and trust 92% 93% 87%
Involved in decisions 85% 92% 84%
Needs were met 82% 90% 92%
Overall
Overall experience good 65% 77% 59%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 77% 79% 63%
Supported by local services 81% 70% 52%
Discussed managing condition 36% 43% 35%
Agreed a care plan 62% 46% 31%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 97 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 14 April 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Wellington Street, Clayton Le Moors, Accrington, BB5 5HU
Phone
01254 457595
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.claytonmedicalcentre.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Hyndburn Rural PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
P81218 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Off-site car parking nearby
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Step-free access throughout
  • Wheelchair access throughout

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 13 July 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

6,184registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
79.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension14.8%15.2%
Diabetes8.7%7.9%
Asthma8.3%6.6%
COPD2.3%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.1%3.0%
Depression16.0%14.3%
Obesity15.6%13.9%
Smoking18.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4961%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6463%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)55%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)86%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target63%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target36%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check58%78%
Asthma: annual review53%66%

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Great Harwood Medical Group is 1.2 miles away, scores 42 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is The Clayton Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Clayton Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01254 457595.

How do patients rate The Clayton Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 66% of patients at The Clayton Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 41% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 8 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for The Clayton Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Clayton Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 13 July 2016).

What are the opening times of The Clayton 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 14 April 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The Clayton Medical Centre?

Call 01254 457595 or visit its website, www.claytonmedicalcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Wellington Street, Clayton Le Moors, Accrington, BB5 5HU.

How many patients are registered at The Clayton Medical Centre?

Around 6,184 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Hyndburn Rural 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.