About this practice

The Park Medical Practice is an NHS GP surgery located at Cottam Lane, Ashton-On-Ribble, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 1JR. The practice serves 18,196 registered patients.

The practice holds an Outstanding rating — the highest possible — from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), based on its most recent inspection on 30 January 2017. CQC rated the practice as: Safe (Good), Effective (Good), Caring (Good), Responsive (Outstanding), Well-led (Good). In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 64% of respondents described their overall experience as good — 11 percentage points below the national average, which is below the national average.

In December 2025, the practice delivered 7,334 appointments. 79% were face-to-face consultations, with 20% 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 (93%), COPD: review in the preceding 12 months (97%), Cervical screening: women aged 25–49 screened (98%).

Other GP practices nearby include Community Health & Eyecare Limited (0 miles), Briarwood Medical Centre (0.1 miles, CQC: Good), and Lane Ends Surgery (0.5 miles, CQC: Good). Compare these practices side by side →