GP surgery in Lincoln

The Woodland Medical Practice

Jasmin Road, Lincoln, LN6 0QQ

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good7,760 patients

Scores 62 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 80% of patients say their experience is good and 63% 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.

Good Scores higher than 62% of GP surgeries in England. 5th of 10 in Lincoln Based on 130 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 65

  • Easy to get through on the phone53
  • Easy to contact online68
  • Good experience of getting in touch47
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment85

Quality of care 55

  • Patients rate the surgery as good52
  • Patients got what they needed54
  • Doctors and nurses listen68
  • Patients trust the staff74
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done33
  • Meets NHS clinical targets23
  • Children vaccinated on time56

What patients say

130 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

63%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

80%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

-10

change since last year

2025: 89% · 2026: 80%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone69%
Had their call answered straight away9%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away69%

The appointment

Were seen the same day28%
Waited more than a week22%
Were seen face to face80%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)58%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 63% 57% 64%
Easy to contact via website 66% 58% 60%
Easy to contact via NHS App 54% 54% 56%
Reception staff helpful 92% 85% 95%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 35% 31% 47%
Sees preferred clinician 32% 42% 41%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 84% 84% 95%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 98%
Good experience of contacting 75% 73% 82%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 46% 57% 61%
Waiting time was about right 85% 69% 79%
Remote appointment 20% 26% 34%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 91% 87% 92%
Treated with care and concern 87% 86% 91%
Considered mental wellbeing 80% 75% 85%
Had all the information needed 93% 92% 99%
Confidence and trust 96% 93% 99%
Involved in decisions 96% 92% 98%
Needs were met 92% 90% 96%
Overall
Overall experience good 80% 77% 89%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 82% 79% 83%
Supported by local services 66% 70% 66%
Discussed managing condition 35% 43% 47%
Agreed a care plan 31% 46% 61%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 130 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 8:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 26 January 2016. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Jasmin Road, Lincoln, LN6 0QQ
Phone
01522 305727
Website
www.woodlandmedicalpractice.org.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Apex PCN Ltd (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C83041 · 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

Good

overall, from the inspection published 22 December 2016

This rating is 9 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

Read the inspection report

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

7,760registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
82.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension18.0%15.2%
Diabetes8.7%7.9%
Asthma7.2%6.6%
COPD2.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.9%3.0%
Depression22.5%14.3%
Obesity18.7%13.9%
Smoking14.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4970%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6472%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)74%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target78%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target52%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check77%78%
Asthma: annual review58%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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The Woodland Medical Practicethis surgery6263%80%Yes
Birchwood Medical PracticeLincoln, LN6 0QQunder 0.1 miles8884%92%Yes
Boultham Park Medical PracticeLincoln, LN6 7SS1.9 miles5440%81%Yes
Richmond Medical CentreLincoln, LN6 9AY2.0 miles7150%84%Yes
Brayford Medical PracticeLincoln, LN1 1XP2.7 miles7481%76%Yes
Brant Road & Springcliffe SurgeryLincoln, LN5 9AB2.7 miles3248%71%Yes
Heart of Lincoln Health GroupLincoln, LN5 7LB2.8 miles845%57%Yes
Cliff House Medical PracticeLincoln, LN1 3LJ3.0 miles5065%78%Yes
The Heath SurgeryLincoln, LN4 2LA3.2 miles7580%89%Yes
Abbey Medical PracticeLincoln, LN2 5HR3.2 miles3868%78%Yes

Birchwood Medical Practice is under 0.1 miles away, scores 88 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is The Woodland Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Woodland Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01522 305727.

How do patients rate The Woodland Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 80% of patients at The Woodland Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 63% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 62 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for The Woodland Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Woodland Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 22 December 2016).

What are the opening times of The Woodland Medical Practice?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 8:30pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 26 January 2016. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The Woodland Medical Practice?

Call 01522 305727 or visit its website, www.woodlandmedicalpractice.org.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Jasmin Road, Lincoln, LN6 0QQ.

How many patients are registered at The Woodland Medical Practice?

Around 7,760 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Apex PCN Ltd, 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.