Kirby Surgery, Askew Gate, Kirkby-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA17 7TE
Kirby Surgery, Askew Gate, Kirkby-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA17 7TE
Duddon Valley Medical Practice is an NHS GP surgery located at Kirby Surgery, Askew Gate, Kirkby-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA17 7TE. The practice serves 4,983 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 16 August 2017. CQC rated the practice as: Safe (Good), Effective (Good), Caring (Outstanding), Responsive (Good), Well-led (Good). In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 94% of respondents described their overall experience as good — 19 percentage points above the national average, placing it among the higher-performing practices in the area.
In December 2025, the practice delivered 1,781 appointments. 69% were face-to-face consultations, with 27% by telephone.
In terms of clinical outcomes, the practice performs well across key Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) indicators. Notable results include: Asthma: review in the preceding 12 months (100%), COPD: review in the preceding 12 months (100%), Cervical screening: women aged 25–49 screened (82%).
The practice has maintained a 'Good' rating since its last full inspection. All five key areas meet the expected standards of care.
All five key areas meet the expected standards of care.
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