About this practice

The Alastair Ross Medical Practice is an NHS GP surgery located at Breightment Health Centre, Breightmet Fold Lane, Bolton, BL2 6NT. The practice serves 7,460 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 7 January 2019. CQC assessed the practice as Good across all five key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, Well-led. 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 2,968 appointments. 79% were face-to-face consultations, with 18% by telephone.

In terms of clinical outcomes, the practice performs well across key Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) indicators. Notable results include: COPD: review in the preceding 12 months (94%), Cervical screening: women aged 25–49 screened (83%), Cervical screening: women aged 50–64 screened (87%). Areas for monitoring include Diabetes: blood sugar well controlled (HbA1c ≤ 58 mmol/mol) at 67%.

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