Penrith Health Centre, Bridge Lane, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8HW
Penrith Health Centre, Bridge Lane, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8HW
The Lakes Medical Practice is an NHS GP surgery located at Penrith Health Centre, Bridge Lane, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8HW. The practice serves 11,670 registered patients.
The practice holds an Outstanding rating — the highest possible — from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), based on its most recent inspection on 6 June 2018. CQC rated the practice as: Safe (Good), Effective (Outstanding), Caring (Good), Responsive (Good), Well-led (Outstanding). In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 87% of respondents described their overall experience as good — 12 percentage points above the national average, placing it among the higher-performing practices in the area.
In December 2025, the practice delivered 8,112 appointments. 34% were face-to-face consultations, with 44% 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 (82%), COPD: review in the preceding 12 months (92%), Cervical screening: women aged 25–49 screened (81%).
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The practice has achieved an 'Outstanding' rating, exceeding expectations across key areas.
Exceeding expectations across key areas.
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