About this practice

Arnold Medical Centre is an NHS GP surgery located at 204 St. Annes Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 2EF. The practice serves 6,166 registered patients.

The practice holds a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), meeting expected standards across all areas, based on its most recent inspection on 13 July 2016. CQC rated the practice as: Safe (Good), Effective (Good), Caring (Outstanding), Responsive (Good), Well-led (Good). In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 92% of respondents described their overall experience as good — 17 percentage points above the national average, placing it among the higher-performing practices in the area.

In December 2025, the practice delivered 2,839 appointments. 64% were face-to-face consultations, with 35% 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 (88%), Smoking: smokers offered support and treatment (95%), Immunisation: babies vaccinated by 8 months (91%).

Other GP practices nearby include Abbey Dale Medical Centre (0.6 miles, CQC: Good), Lytham Road Pharmacy (0.7 miles), and Highfield Surgery (0.7 miles, CQC: Good). Compare these practices side by side →