About this practice

The Family Practice is an NHS GP surgery located at The Surgery, 26 Hartington Street, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 5SL. The practice serves 2,957 registered patients.

The practice holds a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), meeting expected standards across all areas, based on its most recent inspection on 14 September 2016. CQC assessed the practice as Good across all five key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, Well-led. In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 70% of respondents described their overall experience as good — 5 percentage points below the national average, which is broadly in line with the national average.

In December 2025, the practice delivered 1,182 appointments. 23% were face-to-face consultations, with 66% by telephone.

In terms of clinical outcomes, the practice has mixed results across key Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) indicators. Notable results include: Asthma: review in the preceding 12 months (83%), Dementia: care plan reviewed in preceding 12 months (84%), Mental health: comprehensive care plan in place (100%). Areas for monitoring include Cervical screening: women aged 25–49 screened at 61% and Diabetes: blood sugar well controlled (HbA1c ≤ 58 mmol/mol) at 69%.

Other GP practices nearby include Norwood Medical Centre (0.3 miles, CQC: Outstanding), Duke Street Surgery (0.4 miles, CQC: Outstanding), and Abbey Road Surgery (0.5 miles, CQC: Good). Compare these practices side by side →