GP CQC Ratings

Lanchester Medical Centre

Durham Road, Lanchester, Durham, DH7 0LS
CQC Rating Inadequate
Data: Care Quality Commission (Open Government Licence)

Inspection Details

Last inspected
30 October 2025
Report published
30 October 2025
Local authority
County Durham
Provider
Dr Harpreet Singh Kalra

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Inspection Results by Category

CQC inspects GP surgeries across five key areas:

Safe

Inadequate

Are patients protected from abuse and avoidable harm?

Effective

Inadequate

Does care, treatment and support achieve good outcomes?

Caring

Requires improvement

Do staff involve and treat people with compassion and respect?

Responsive

Inadequate

Are services organised so they meet people's needs?

Well-led

Inadequate

Is the practice well managed, learning and improving?

What Does This Rating Mean?

An Inadequate rating is the most serious CQC finding. It means significant concerns were identified about patient safety or the quality of care provided. The CQC will take enforcement action and will carry out a follow-up inspection. Only around 2% of GP practices receive this rating.

If you are currently registered at this practice, you have the right to register with a different GP surgery at any time. You do not need a reason or permission from your current practice to move.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lanchester Medical Centre safe?

Lanchester Medical Centre is currently rated Inadequate by the CQC — the most serious finding. Significant concerns about patient safety or quality of care were identified. You may wish to consider registering at a different practice.

Can I change my GP surgery if it is rated Inadequate?

Yes. You have the right to register at any GP practice in England that accepts new patients. You can leave without requiring your current practice's permission. Use nhs.uk to find alternatives.

What action does the CQC take when a practice is rated Inadequate?

The CQC takes enforcement action which can include Warning Notices, placing the practice into Special Measures, or cancelling its registration. The practice will be re-inspected to check for improvement.

When was Lanchester Medical Centre last inspected?

Lanchester Medical Centre was last inspected on 30 October 2025. The CQC will re-inspect the practice to check whether required improvements have been made.

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