Dr G R Murray and Partners, Ulverston: patient reviews and CQC rating
Dr G R Murray and Partners is a GP practice in Ulverston with 11,855 registered patients (September 2026). In the 2026 GP Patient Survey, 83% of its patients described their overall experience as good, against 77% across England (Lancashire and South Cumbria: 78%). The Care Quality Commission rates it Good overall, in a report published in October 2018. It has 7.1 full-time-equivalent qualified GPs, or 1,662 patients per GP.
Latest data: September 2026. Patient survey 2026; registered patients September 2026; appointments to August 2026.
What patients say about Dr G R Murray and Partners
Its best result against England is the share who found it easy to contact the practice through its website: 80%, above the England figure of 58%. Its result closest to England is the share who had confidence and trust in the healthcare professional they saw: 96%, against 93% across England. Of the 11 results in the table, 5 are above England and 0 below by more than the survey's margin of error, and 6 within it.
On overall experience it is 3rd of the 3 practices in Ulverston with 50 or more responses. 66% found it easy to get through by phone (England: 57%). The overall experience result is 5 points higher than in 2025 (78%). 111 patients answered the survey (response rate 33%).
| Survey question | Dr G R Murray and Partners | Lancashire and South Cumbria | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall experience good | 83% | 78% | 77% |
| Easy to contact by phone | 66% | 61% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via the website | 80% | 55% | 58% |
| Easy to contact via the NHS App | 59% | 57% | 54% |
| Reception team helpful | 98% | 86% | 85% |
| Last contact good | 85% | 74% | 73% |
| Wait for appointment about right | 75% | 70% | 69% |
| Listened to well | 94% | 88% | 87% |
| Treated with care and concern | 94% | 87% | 86% |
| Confidence and trust in the clinician | 96% | 93% | 93% |
| Needs met | 94% | 91% | 90% |
In the Friends and Family Test for July 2026, 95% of 696 responses rated the practice good or very good (England: 92%).
CQC's overall rating for Dr G R Murray and Partners is Good, published in October 2018. All 5 key questions are rated Good. It held the same rating in the report before (June 2018).
| Key question | Rating |
|---|---|
| Safe | Good |
| Well-led | Good |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Good |
| Effective | Good |
11,855 patients were registered at Dr G R Murray and Partners in September 2026, down 0.8% on a year earlier (England: down 1.1%).
27% of its patients are aged 65 or over, against 19% across England. With 7.1 full-time-equivalent qualified GPs, there are 1,662 patients per GP, fewer than the England figure of 2,171 and Lancashire and South Cumbria's 2,288. The practice also has 3.3 nurses and 3.9 other clinical staff such as pharmacists and physiotherapists (full-time equivalent).
| Year | Qualified GPs (FTE) | All GPs incl. trainees (FTE) |
|---|---|---|
| August 2023 | 7.7 | 9.9 |
| August 2024 | 6.9 | 8.0 |
| August 2025 | 7.1 | 9.3 |
| August 2026 | 7.1 | 10.3 |
From June 2026 to August 2026 the practice recorded 4,317 appointments a month, or 364 per 1,000 registered patients (England: 510). 81% were face to face (England: 63%). 17% took place on the day they were booked and 10% more than 28 days after booking (England: 45% and 5%).
40% were with a GP rather than another member of the practice team. 6% of booked patients did not attend.
| Measure | Dr G R Murray and Partners | Lancashire and South Cumbria | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 364 | 471 | 510 |
| Face to face | 81% | 70% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 17% | 42% | 45% |
| More than 28 days after booking | 10% | 6% | 5% |
| Did not attend | 6% | 5% | 4% |
Compared with England, the practice has a higher share of patients on its registers for atrial fibrillation (3.5% against 2.2%), coronary heart disease (4.2% against 3.0%) and dementia (1.1% against 0.8%). It has a lower share for chronic kidney disease (2.6% against 4.6%) and palliative or supportive care needs (0.3% against 0.6%). The practice's patients live in areas with an average deprivation score of 13.7 (England: 21.8; higher is more deprived).
Life expectancy for its patients' neighbourhoods is 83.3 years for women and 79.5 for men (England: 83.0 and 79.1).
| Condition register | Age group | Practice (2024/25) | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 18.0% | 15.2% |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 15.0% | 14.3% |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 8.3% | 6.6% |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 7.8% | 7.9% |
| Cancer | All ages | 5.1% | 3.8% |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 4.2% | 3.0% |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 3.5% | 2.2% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 2.6% | 4.6% |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| COPD | All ages | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Screening coverage | Period | Practice | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowel cancer screening (aged 60 to 74) | 2024/25 | 77.4% | 72.9% |
| Breast cancer screening (women aged 53 to 70) | 2024/25 | 78.5% | 72.2% |
| Cervical screening (women aged 25 to 49) | 2023/24 | 71.9% | 67.5% |
| Cervical screening (women aged 50 to 64) | 2023/24 | 75.3% | 74.9% |
Dr G R Murray and Partners, Ulverston Community Health Centre, Stanley Street, Ulverston, LA12 7BT. Phone: 01229 484141. Website: www.doctorsinulverston.co.uk.
| Nearby practice | Distance | Overall experience good |
|---|---|---|
| Hoad Medical Practice | 0.0 km | 89% |
| Market Street Medical Practice | 7.2 km | 82% |
| The Surgery Kirkby-in-Furness | 7.5 km | 85% |
| Haverthwaite Surgery | 8.5 km | 95% |
| Cartmel Surgery | 9.8 km | 96% |
- Hoad Medical Practice (89% overall experience good)
- Market Street Medical Practice (82% overall experience good)
- The Surgery Kirkby-in-Furness (85% overall experience good)
How do patients rate Dr G R Murray and Partners?
In the 2026 GP Patient Survey, 83% of patients described their overall experience of Dr G R Murray and Partners as good, against 77% across England. 66% found it easy to get through by phone.
How many patients are registered at Dr G R Murray and Partners?
11,855 patients were registered in September 2026, down 0.8% on a year earlier.
What is Dr G R Murray and Partners's CQC rating?
Good overall, published in October 2018.
How many GPs does Dr G R Murray and Partners have?
7.1 full-time-equivalent qualified GPs (10 qualified GPs by headcount), which is 1,662 patients per GP against 2,171 across England.
Are appointments at Dr G R Murray and Partners face to face?
81% of appointments from June 2026 to August 2026 were face to face, against 63% across England.
What is Dr G R Murray and Partners's phone number?
01229 484141.