About this practice

Irwell Medical Practice is an NHS GP surgery located at Irwell Medical Centre, Irwell Mill, Bacup, Lancashire, OL13 9NR. The practice serves 15,317 registered patients.

The practice holds an Outstanding rating — the highest possible — from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), based on its most recent inspection on 5 January 2018. CQC rated the practice as: Safe (Good), Effective (Good), Caring (Outstanding), 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 8,337 appointments. 54% were face-to-face consultations, with 12% 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 (85%), COPD: review in the preceding 12 months (94%), Cervical screening: women aged 25–49 screened (81%).

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