GP surgery in East Lindsey

The New Coningsby Surgery

20 Silver Street, Coningsby, Lincoln, LN4 4SG

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good7,750 patients

Scores 3 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 47% 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 2022. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 3% of GP surgeries in England. 12th of 12 in East Lindsey Based on 105 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 3

  • Easy to get through on the phone15
  • Easy to contact online9
  • Good experience of getting in touch3
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment2

Quality of care 6

  • Patients rate the surgery as good1
  • Patients got what they needed11
  • Doctors and nurses listen5
  • Patients trust the staff28
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done18
  • Meets NHS clinical targets38
  • Children vaccinated on time58

What patients say

105 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

41%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

47%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-17

change since last year

2025: 65% · 2026: 47%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone34%
Had their call answered straight away16%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away39%

The appointment

Were seen the same day20%
Waited more than a week42%
Were seen face to face67%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)37%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 41% 57% 62%
Easy to contact via website 36% 58% 55%
Easy to contact via NHS App 44% 54% 50%
Reception staff helpful 68% 85% 82%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 29% 31% 20%
Sees preferred clinician 10% 42% 54%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 68% 84% 84%
Next steps within 2 days 91% 93% 88%
Good experience of contacting 49% 73% 68%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 40% 57% 36%
Waiting time was about right 42% 69% 65%
Remote appointment 33% 26% 26%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 75% 87% 83%
Treated with care and concern 74% 86% 76%
Considered mental wellbeing 67% 75% 58%
Had all the information needed 85% 92% 86%
Confidence and trust 90% 93% 89%
Involved in decisions 86% 92% 87%
Needs were met 83% 90% 87%
Overall
Overall experience good 47% 77% 64%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 66% 79% 78%
Supported by local services 58% 70% 79%
Discussed managing condition 29% 43% 44%
Agreed a care plan 44% 46% 28%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 105 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 20 November 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
20 Silver Street, Coningsby, Lincoln, LN4 4SG
Phone
01526 344544
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
East Lindsey PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C83083 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 25 July 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?Good
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

7,750registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
83.4years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension21.5%15.2%
Diabetes10.7%7.9%
Asthma7.9%6.6%
COPD2.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.0%3.0%
Depression18.3%14.3%
Obesity25.1%13.9%
Smoking16.3%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4968%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6475%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)60%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target64%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target57%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check55%78%
Asthma: annual review59%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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The New Coningsby Surgerythis surgery341%47%Yes
Tasburgh Lodge SurgeryWoodhall Spa, LN10 6TX3.6 miles6867%79%Yes
Woodhall Spa New SurgeryWoodhall Spa, LN10 6SQ3.6 miles2257%66%Yes
Billinghay Medical PracticeLincoln, LN4 4AU4.7 miles9893%90%Yes
Stickney SurgeryBoston, PE22 8AA7.5 miles8688%88%Yes
Horncastle Medical GroupHorncastle, LN9 6AL7.6 miles4053%80%Yes
Church Walk SurgeryLincoln, LN4 3HA9.8 miles8465%84%Yes
Ruskington SurgerySleaford, NG34 9GQ10.2 miles2853%68%Yes
Millview Medical CentreSleaford, NG34 9QP10.2 miles6955%80%Yes
Parkside Medical CentreBoston, PE21 6PF10.6 miles1040%66%Yes

Tasburgh Lodge Surgery is 3.6 miles away, scores 68 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is The New Coningsby Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The New Coningsby Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01526 344544.

How do patients rate The New Coningsby Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 47% of patients at The New Coningsby Surgery 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 3 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for The New Coningsby Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The New Coningsby Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 25 July 2022).

What are the opening times of The New Coningsby 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 20 November 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The New Coningsby Surgery?

Call 01526 344544. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 20 Silver Street, Coningsby, Lincoln, LN4 4SG.

How many patients are registered at The New Coningsby Surgery?

Around 7,750 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of East Lindsey PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Lincolnshire 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.