Enter and view: Whalley and Sabden Medical Practice

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Healthwatch Lancashire undertook an enter and view visit to Whalley and Sabden Medical Practice on 6 January 2026. They spoke to 21 people.

Overall, the feedback received from patients was positive, with several patient responses describing satisfaction with the quality of care and the attitude of staff. Patients also praised the communication between the surgery and themselves, commenting on how staff provide support with different queries and ensure they are fully informed about appointments. The care delivered by the practice was a highlight of the comments received. Two patients reported that they had chosen to register at the practice because of feedback from other patients. 

However, some patients raised concerns about how services were delivered, with some patients mentioning that they were not aware about which surgery services were being delivered at, and that they preferred to use services at the Sabden site, as it was closer to them. 

Throughout the visit staff members were observed to be kind, courteous and considerate towards the needs of patients, with some complex enquiries being handled in a sensitive manner.

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Local Healthwatch
Healthwatch Lancashire
Publication date
Date evidence capture began
Date evidence capture finished
Key themes
Access to services
Accessibility and reasonable adjustments
Booking appointments
Building, Decor and Facilities, including health and safety
Caring, kindness, respect and dignity
Communication with patients; treatment explanation; verbal advice
Public consultation and engagement
Service organisation, delivery, change and closure
Staffing - levels and training
Waiting times- punctuality and queuing on arrival
Written information, guidance and publicity

Methodology and approach

Was the work undertaken in partnership with another organisation?
No
Primary research method used
Observation (eg Enter and View)
If an Enter and View methodology was applied, was the visit announced or unannounced?
Announced

Details of health and care services included in the report

Details of health and care services included in the report
General Practice (GP)

Details of people who shared their views

Number of people who shared their views
21
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