About this practice

Norwood Medical Centre is an NHS GP surgery located at 99 Abbey Road, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 5ES. The practice serves 12,083 registered patients.

The practice holds an Outstanding rating — the highest possible — from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), based on its most recent inspection on 21 March 2016. CQC rated the practice as: Safe (Good), Effective (Good), Caring (Outstanding), Responsive (Outstanding), Well-led (Outstanding). In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 83% of respondents described their overall experience as good — 8 percentage points above the national average, which is broadly in line with the national average.

In December 2025, the practice delivered 3,469 appointments. 61% were face-to-face consultations, with 32% 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 (92%), Cervical screening: women aged 50–64 screened (81%), Mental health: comprehensive care plan in place (91%). Areas for monitoring include Cervical screening: women aged 25–49 screened at 65% and Hypertension: blood pressure ≤ 140/90 (under 80) at 56%.

Other GP practices nearby include The Family Practice (0.3 miles, CQC: Good), Duke Street Surgery (0.6 miles, CQC: Outstanding), and Abbey Road Surgery (0.6 miles, CQC: Good). Compare these practices side by side →