Ribbleton Medical Centre
NHS GP surgery · Preston
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Ribbleton Medical Centre is an NHS GP surgery in Preston, Lancashire. See its opening times, phone number, how to register and how to get there.
At a glance
- Type
- NHS GP surgery
- Reception opening times
- Monday to Friday 8am to 6:30pm; Saturday 8am to midday; Sunday closed (see Opening times for bank holidays)
- New patients
- Accepting new patients (see Appointments and access)
- Address
- 243 Ribbleton Avenue, Ribbleton, Preston, PR2 6RD
- Telephone
- 01772 501070
- CQC rating
- Good (published 7 December 2017)
- Information checked
- 16 October 2026
Urgent help
When the surgery is closed, use NHS 111 online or call 111 for urgent help. Call 999 in an emergency.
Opening times
Reception opening times
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| Days | Reception open |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Saturday | 8am to midday |
| Sunday | Closed |
These are the times the surgery's reception is open. Appointment times can be different.
Opening times may be different on bank holidays. Check with the surgery before you travel.
Source: NHS website profile for this surgery, opening times last confirmed by the surgery on 13 October 2026.
Appointments and access
Registering as a new patient
The surgery says on the NHS website that it is accepting new patients.
You can usually only register with a GP surgery whose practice area covers where you live. Ask the surgery to check.
Register with this surgery on the NHS website
You can also register through the surgery's website, by phone or by collecting a form at the surgery.
Source: NHS website profile for this surgery. Registration information checked on 25 October 2026.
Contact the surgery to book or to ask about appointments.
Contact
Main telephone
Telephone: 01772 501070
Contact the surgery to book or to ask about appointments.
Location and travel
Address and map
Ribbleton Medical Centre
243 Ribbleton Avenue
Ribbleton
Preston
PR2 6RD
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Public transport and parking
- Bus stop nearby
- Cycle parking
- Free on-site car parking
Source: NHS website (nhs.uk) profile for this surgery. Facilities last updated on the NHS website on 13 October 2026.
Getting here by public transport
There is no railway, metro or tram station within 2 km.
Nearest bus stop: Chatburn Rd, Ribbleton Avenue, about 1 minute's walk.
Public transport directions (opens Google Maps)
Walking times are estimates from the straight-line distance to the GP surgery. Stations and bus stops are from the National Public Transport Access Nodes (NaPTAN), Department for Transport, 26 October 2026. NaPTAN does not list which routes call at each stop: check the operator or a journey planner before you travel, especially if you need step-free access. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Facilities
Accessibility
- Accessible toilets
- Disabled car parking
- Step-free access throughout
- Wheelchair access at entrances and exits
- Wheelchair access throughout
- Disability awareness and equality training for staff
- Documents available in large print
- Hearing loop or induction loop
- Translation services
Children and families
- Baby-changing facilities
Other facilities
- Free public WiFi
- Lift
- Pharmacy
- Toilets
Source: NHS website (nhs.uk) profile for this surgery. Facilities last updated on the NHS website on 13 October 2026.
About this GP surgery
| Type | NHS GP surgery |
|---|---|
| NHS or private | Provides NHS services under contract |
| Local authority | Preston |
| NHS organisation code | P81184 |
| CQC location ID | 1-542232165 |
Official website: Ribbleton Medical Centre website
Practice size and appointments
| Measure | This practice | Period | North West median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered patients | 9,379 | October 2026 | – |
| Fully qualified GPs (full-time equivalent) | 3.8 | August 2026 | – |
| Registered patients per full-time-equivalent GP | 2,467 | August 2026 | 2,097 |
| Appointments that were face to face | 86% | June 2026 to August 2026 | 65% |
| Appointments on the day they were booked | 29% | June 2026 to August 2026 | – |
| Appointments within 2 weeks of booking | 75% | June 2026 to August 2026 | 84% |
Appointment figures are experimental statistics. Practices record appointments in different ways, so use them as background for the period shown, not to compare practices.
Source: NHS England, Patients Registered at a GP Practice, General Practice Workforce and Appointments in General Practice. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
GP services
Online services
Most GP surgeries in England let you order repeat prescriptions, book some appointments and see your GP health record online, for example in the NHS App. Ask the surgery which online services it offers.
Regulation and quality
This location is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The latest published ratings are below.
| Area | Rating | Published |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | Good | 7 December 2017 |
| Caring | Good | 7 December 2017 |
| Effective | Good | 7 December 2017 |
| Responsive | Good | 7 December 2017 |
| Safe | Good | 7 December 2017 |
| Well-led | Good | 7 December 2017 |
Read the CQC report for Ribbleton Medical Centre
What patients say about this practice
GP Patient Survey 2026: 115 patients answered (19% of those asked). The survey ran from January to April 2026.
| Survey question | This practice | Likely range | NHS North West region average | Compared with NHS North West region |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy to get through on the phone | 86% | 77% to 92% | 60% | Better than the NHS North West region average |
| Overall experience of the practice was good | 83% | 73% to 89% | 79% | Similar to the NHS North West region average |
More survey results
| Survey question | This practice | Likely range | NHS North West region average | Compared with NHS North West region |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reception and admin team were helpful | 92% | 84% to 96% | 86% | Similar to the NHS North West region average |
| Easy to contact the practice using its website | 51% | 35% to 68% | 58% | Similar to the NHS North West region average |
| Offered a choice of time or day for an appointment | 80% | 68% to 88% | 58% | Better than the NHS North West region average |
| Wait for an appointment was about right | 86% | 77% to 92% | 72% | Better than the NHS North West region average |
How to read this: these are estimates from a sample of registered patients, so each result has a likely range (a 95% confidence interval). ‘Similar’ means the likely range includes the NHS North West region average. The results are not a ranking, and differences between nearby practices are often within the margin of error.
Source: GP Patient Survey 2026, Ipsos on behalf of NHS England (published 9 July 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. ukhospitals.uk is independent and not affiliated with the NHS. Find full results on the GP Patient Survey website (practice code P81184).
Frequently asked questions
When is Ribbleton Medical Centre open?
See the opening times table on this page. The hours do not include bank holidays.
What is the telephone number for Ribbleton Medical Centre?
Telephone: 01772 501070.
Is Ribbleton Medical Centre accepting new patients?
The surgery says on the NHS website that it is accepting new patients. You can usually only register with a surgery whose practice area covers where you live.
What is the CQC rating of Ribbleton Medical Centre?
The latest overall CQC rating is Good, published 7 December 2017.
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