Updated 9 March 2026
Date of Assessment 11 to 18 March 2026.
Dr Murthy Motupalli provides GP services to approximately 5,100 people under a contract held with NHS England at the registered address of 257 Blackburn Road, Accrington, Lancashire, and at a branch practice at Rishton and Great Harwood Surgery, 32 High Street, Rishton.
The latest available data with regards to ethnicity of people in the local areas showed that 73% of people were White, 25% Asian and the remaining 2% Black, Mixed or Other. Information published by the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities shows that deprivation within the practice population group fell within the 1st decile (1 of 10), indicating a high level of deprivation compared with other populations. This assessment considered the demographics of the people using the service, the context in which the service operated, and the impact of these factors on service delivery. Where relevant, this report includes further commentary in the quality statements section.
The practice was rated required improvement following a CQC inspection in March 2016 and achieved an overall rating of good when inspected in June 2016.
This assessment identified breaches of regulations relating to safe care and treatment, safeguarding, staffing, fit and proper persons employed and good governance. As a result, Care Quality Commission has suspended the provider from delivering services for a period of 6 months and placed the practice into special measures. The Integrated Care Board has made arrangements to ensure the continued provision of care and support for all patients.