- NHS hospital
Fleetwood Hospital
Assessment report published 29 June 2026
Ratings - Outpatients
Our view of the service
Fleetwood Hospital provides services to people living in Wyre, Fylde and the surrounding area. The Trust delivers a range of outpatient services from the hospital, including antenatal and physiotherapy services.
The outpatient department provides consultant-led and nurse-led clinics for adults, operating Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend clinics. Services delivered include rheumatology, dermatology, diabetes care, urology, general medicine, ear, nose and throat services, orthopaedics, sexual health, podiatry and orthoptics.
We rated outpatient services as good overall at this assessment.
At the previous inspection, the service was found to be in breach of regulations relating to good governance. At this assessment, we found that improvements had been made and the service was no longer in breach of regulations.
Patients’ needs were assessed, and care plans were in place to reflect individual requirements. Risks to patients were identified and appropriately managed. There were sufficient numbers of staff available to maintain people’s safety and meet their needs.
This meant that the service was providing care that was safe, effective and responsive to patients using the service.
People's experience of this service
During our assessment of the outpatient department at Fleetwood Hospital, we spoke with several people using the service. Patients told us they were happy with the care provided at Fleetwood Hospital and said the service was easy to access.
People told us that appointments ran on time and that they were given sufficient time during their consultations. Patients said they did not feel rushed and felt able to discuss their concerns during appointments.
People consistently described staff working within the outpatient department as friendly, caring and supportive. They told us staff were approachable and always willing to help, which contributed to a positive experience of care.