About this practice

The Elms Practice is an NHS GP surgery located at 16 Derby Street, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 2BY. The practice serves 4,693 registered patients.

The practice holds a Requires Improvement rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), indicating areas where the practice needs to make changes, based on its most recent inspection on 14 March 2019. CQC rated the practice as: Safe (Good), Effective (Good), Caring (Good), Responsive (Good), Well-led (Requires Improvement). In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 75% 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 1,780 appointments. 61% were face-to-face consultations, with 34% 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 (96%), COPD: review in the preceding 12 months (100%), Cervical screening: women aged 25–49 screened (94%).

Other GP practices nearby include Ormskirk Medical Practice (0 miles, CQC: Good), Parkgate Surgery (0.3 miles, CQC: Outstanding), and Community Paediatrics (0.6 miles). Compare these practices side by side →