About this practice

Distington Surgery is an NHS GP surgery located at Hinnings Road, Distington, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 5UR. The practice serves 6,505 registered patients.

The practice holds an Outstanding rating — the highest possible — from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), based on its most recent inspection on 18 January 2017. CQC rated the practice as: Safe (Good), Effective (Good), Caring (Outstanding), Responsive (Outstanding), Well-led (Outstanding). In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 76% 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 4,469 appointments. 42% were face-to-face consultations, with 16% 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 (82%), COPD: review in the preceding 12 months (94%), Mental health: comprehensive care plan in place (95%). Areas for monitoring include Cervical screening: women aged 25–49 screened at 70%.