The Woodland Medical Practice, Lincoln: patient reviews and CQC rating
The Woodland Medical Practice is a GP practice in Lincoln with 7,540 registered patients (September 2026). In the 2026 GP Patient Survey, 80% of its patients described their overall experience as good, against 77% across England (Lincolnshire: 74%). The Care Quality Commission rates it Good overall, in a report published in December 2016. It has 3.3 full-time-equivalent qualified GPs, or 2,289 patients per GP.
Latest data: September 2026. Patient survey 2026; registered patients September 2026; appointments to August 2026.
What patients say about The Woodland Medical Practice
Its best result against England is the share who said the wait for their last appointment was about right: 85%, above the England figure of 69%. Its result closest to England is the share who found it easy to contact the practice using the NHS App: 54%, against 54% across England. Of the 11 results in the table, 2 are above England and 0 below by more than the survey's margin of error, and 9 within it.
On overall experience it is 14th of the 25 practices in Lincoln with 50 or more responses. 63% found it easy to get through by phone (England: 57%). The overall experience result is 9 points lower than in 2025 (89%). 130 patients answered the survey (response rate 34%).
| Survey question | The Woodland Medical Practice | Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall experience good | 80% | 74% | 77% |
| Easy to contact by phone | 63% | 54% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via the website | 66% | 58% | 58% |
| Easy to contact via the NHS App | 54% | 53% | 54% |
| Reception team helpful | 92% | 85% | 85% |
| Last contact good | 75% | 71% | 73% |
| Wait for appointment about right | 85% | 72% | 69% |
| Listened to well | 91% | 85% | 87% |
| Treated with care and concern | 87% | 84% | 86% |
| Confidence and trust in the clinician | 96% | 92% | 93% |
| Needs met | 92% | 90% | 90% |
In the Friends and Family Test for July 2026, 93% of 55 responses rated the practice good or very good (England: 92%).
CQC's overall rating for The Woodland Medical Practice is Good, published in December 2016. All 5 key questions are rated Good. Its previous overall rating was Requires Improvement (May 2016).
| Key question | Rating |
|---|---|
| Safe | Good |
| Well-led | Good |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Good |
| Effective | Good |
7,540 patients were registered at The Woodland Medical Practice in September 2026, down 2.5% on a year earlier (England: down 1.1%).
26% of its patients are aged 65 or over, against 19% across England. With 3.3 full-time-equivalent qualified GPs, there are 2,289 patients per GP, close to the England figure of 2,171 and Lincolnshire's 2,503. The practice also has 2.1 nurses and 1.0 other clinical staff such as pharmacists and physiotherapists (full-time equivalent).
| Year | Qualified GPs (FTE) | All GPs incl. trainees (FTE) |
|---|---|---|
| August 2023 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| August 2024 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| August 2025 | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| August 2026 | 3.3 | 3.3 |
From June 2026 to August 2026 the practice recorded 3,917 appointments a month, or 519 per 1,000 registered patients (England: 510). 66% were face to face (England: 63%). 43% took place on the day they were booked and 15% more than 28 days after booking (England: 45% and 5%).
42% were with a GP rather than another member of the practice team. 6% of booked patients did not attend.
| Measure | The Woodland Medical Practice | Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 519 | 600 | 510 |
| Face to face | 66% | 65% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 43% | 44% | 45% |
| More than 28 days after booking | 15% | 7% | 5% |
| Did not attend | 6% | 4% | 4% |
Compared with England, the practice has a higher share of patients on its registers for osteoporosis (3.7% against 1.2%), chronic kidney disease (10.9% against 4.6%) and dementia (1.7% against 0.8%). The practice's patients live in areas with an average deprivation score of 22.8 (England: 21.8; higher is more deprived). Life expectancy for its patients' neighbourhoods is 82.8 years for women and 78.6 for men (England: 83.0 and 79.1).
| Condition register | Age group | Practice (2024/25) | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 22.5% | 14.3% |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 18.0% | 15.2% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 10.9% | 4.6% |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 8.7% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.9% | 3.8% |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.9% | 3.0% |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 3.7% | 1.2% |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 3.0% | 2.2% |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| COPD | All ages | 2.6% | 1.9% |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Palliative care | All ages | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Screening coverage | Period | Practice | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowel cancer screening (aged 60 to 74) | 2024/25 | 74.4% | 72.9% |
| Breast cancer screening (women aged 53 to 70) | 2024/25 | 65.6% | 72.2% |
| Cervical screening (women aged 25 to 49) | 2023/24 | 71.2% | 67.5% |
| Cervical screening (women aged 50 to 64) | 2023/24 | 72.7% | 74.9% |
99% of the practice's patients live in the LN6 postcode district. 78% live in Lincoln, the council area the practice is in.
| Postcode district | Registered patients | Share |
|---|---|---|
| LN6 | 7,494 | 99% |
The Woodland Medical Practice, Jasmin Road, Birchwood, Lincoln, LN6 0QQ. Phone: 01522 305727. Website: www.woodlandmedicalpractice.org.uk.
| Nearby practice | Distance | Overall experience good |
|---|---|---|
| Birchwood Medical Practice | 0.0 km | 92% |
| Boultham Park Medical Practice | 3.0 km | 81% |
| Richmond Medical Centre | 3.2 km | 84% |
| Brayford Medical Practice | 4.4 km | 76% |
| Brant Road & Springcliffe Surgery | 4.4 km | 71% |
- Birchwood Medical Practice (92% overall experience good)
- Boultham Park Medical Practice (81% overall experience good)
- Richmond Medical Centre (84% overall experience good)
How do patients rate The Woodland Medical Practice?
In the 2026 GP Patient Survey, 80% of patients described their overall experience of The Woodland Medical Practice as good, against 77% across England. 63% found it easy to get through by phone.
How many patients are registered at The Woodland Medical Practice?
7,540 patients were registered in September 2026, down 2.5% on a year earlier.
What is The Woodland Medical Practice's CQC rating?
Good overall, published in December 2016.
How many GPs does The Woodland Medical Practice have?
3.3 full-time-equivalent qualified GPs (5 qualified GPs by headcount), which is 2,289 patients per GP against 2,171 across England.
Are appointments at The Woodland Medical Practice face to face?
66% of appointments from June 2026 to August 2026 were face to face, against 63% across England.
What is The Woodland Medical Practice's phone number?
01522 305727.