GP surgeries in Carnforth: ratings and patient reviews
There are 2 GP practices in Carnforth, with 30,293 registered patients between them (September 2026). The highest share of patients rating their overall experience as good is at Lunesdale Surgery (95%, England 77%). Across the town there are 2,195 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 2 practices in Carnforth with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 82% at Ash Trees Surgery to 95% at Lunesdale Surgery, with a median of 88% (England: 77%). 1 is above England and 0 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Lunesdale Surgery has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (93%, England 57%).
| Practice | Registered patients | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lunesdale Surgery | 6,444 | 95% | 93% | Good | 1,600 |
| Ash Trees Surgery | 23,849 | 82% | 65% | Good | 2,440 |
There are 2,195 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Carnforth, close to England's 2,171 and Lancashire and South Cumbria's 2,288. Practices recorded 503 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 64% of them face to face. 39% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
33% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 2.2% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Carnforth | Lancashire and South Cumbria | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,195 | 2,288 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 503 | 471 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 64% | 70% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 39% | 42% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 2% | 5% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 33% | 21% | 19% |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Carnforth is osteoporosis (4.0% against 1.2%), and the furthest below is learning disability (0.4% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Carnforth (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 19.9% | 15.2% | 6,160 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 14.0% | 14.3% | 3,667 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 8.2% | 6.6% | 2,456 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 7.1% | 7.9% | 1,874 |
| Cancer | All ages | 6.6% | 3.8% | 2,061 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 5.8% | 4.6% | 1,510 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 4.5% | 3.0% | 1,399 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 4.0% | 1.2% | 672 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 3.8% | 2.2% | 1,191 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 3.1% | 1.9% | 952 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.7% | 1.9% | 540 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.5% | 0.8% | 467 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.4% | 1.1% | 443 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 1.1% | 0.8% | 306 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 1.0% | 0.6% | 305 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.9% | 0.6% | 275 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.8% | 1.0% | 244 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 200 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 114 |
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How many GP practices are there in Carnforth?
2, with 30,293 registered patients in September 2026.
Which GP practice in Carnforth do patients rate highest?
Lunesdale Surgery: 95% of patients described their overall experience as good in the 2026 GP Patient Survey, above the England figure of 77%.
How many patients are there per GP in Carnforth?
2,195 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
How many GP appointments in Carnforth are face to face?
64% of appointments at the town's practices were face to face, against 63% across England.