GP surgeries in Ormskirk: ratings and patient reviews
There are 7 GP practices in Ormskirk, with 43,991 registered patients between them (September 2026). The highest share of patients rating their overall experience as good is at Aughton Surgery (93%, England 77%). Across the town there are 2,223 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 7 practices in Ormskirk with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 69% at Lathom House Surgery to 93% at Aughton Surgery, with a median of 85% (England: 77%). 4 are above England and 1 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Burscough Family Practice has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (85%, England 57%).
| Practice | Registered patients | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aughton Surgery | 6,683 | 93% | 73% | Good | 1,787 |
| The Elms Medical Practice | 4,495 | 91% | 72% | Good | 2,218 |
| Stanley Court Surgery | 5,878 | 89% | 81% | Good | 3,611 |
| Burscough Family Practice | 3,538 | 85% | 85% | Good | 2,223 |
| Ormskirk Medical Practice | 9,662 | 81% | 57% | Good | 2,131 |
| Parkgate Surgery | 9,659 | 72% | 65% | Outstanding | 1,669 |
| Lathom House Surgery | 4,076 | 69% | 54% | Good | 8,492 |
There are 2,223 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Ormskirk, close to England's 2,171 and Lancashire and South Cumbria's 2,288. Practices recorded 434 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 59% of them face to face. 46% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
27% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists grew by 0.7% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Ormskirk | Lancashire and South Cumbria | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,223 | 2,288 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 434 | 471 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 59% | 70% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 46% | 42% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 5% | 5% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 27% | 21% | 19% |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Ormskirk is dementia (1.3% against 0.8%), and the furthest below is learning disability (0.4% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Ormskirk (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 18.5% | 15.2% | 8,033 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 14.9% | 14.3% | 5,380 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.5% | 6.6% | 3,099 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 6.8% | 7.9% | 2,482 |
| Cancer | All ages | 5.2% | 3.8% | 2,278 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 4.2% | 4.6% | 1,503 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 4.0% | 3.0% | 1,733 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 3.2% | 2.2% | 1,398 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.5% | 1.9% | 1,071 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.8% | 1.9% | 791 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.4% | 1.1% | 604 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.3% | 0.8% | 580 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.0% | 1.2% | 213 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 343 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 317 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.8% | 1.0% | 329 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 248 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 248 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 178 |
How many GP practices are there in Ormskirk?
7, with 43,991 registered patients in September 2026.
Which GP practice in Ormskirk do patients rate highest?
Aughton Surgery: 93% 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 Ormskirk?
2,223 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
How many GP appointments in Ormskirk are face to face?
59% of appointments at the town's practices were face to face, against 63% across England.