About this practice

Swan Lane Medical Centre is an NHS GP surgery located at Swan Lane, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 6TL. The practice serves 9,732 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 22 November 2018. CQC assessed the practice as Good across all five key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, Well-led. In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 74% of respondents described their overall experience as good — broadly in line with the national average, which is broadly in line with the national average.

In December 2025, the practice delivered 4,766 appointments. 71% were face-to-face consultations, with 19% by telephone.

In terms of clinical outcomes, the practice has mixed results across key Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) indicators. Notable results include: COPD: review in the preceding 12 months (93%), Dementia: care plan reviewed in preceding 12 months (86%), Mental health: comprehensive care plan in place (95%). Areas for monitoring include Cervical screening: women aged 25–49 screened at 56% and Diabetes: blood sugar well controlled (HbA1c ≤ 58 mmol/mol) at 60%.

Other GP practices nearby include Deane Medical Centre (0.4 miles, CQC: Good), Great Lever One (0.4 miles, CQC: Requires Improvement), and The Bolton Family Practice (0.4 miles, CQC: Good). Compare these practices side by side →