The Practice is named after the Unsworth family and was founded in Blackrod Village by Dr James Unsworth in 1889. He was joined by his son Leo and later by his grandsons James and Cyril. By then the practice had expanded to include Westhoughton.
 
Today there are 12 doctors, 2 Nurse Practitioners, 4 Practice Nurses, 3 Phlebotomists, 1 Assistant Practitioner, 1 Trainee Assistant Practitioner and 27 other members of staff.

Unsworth Group Practice Publication Scheme

Number of Visitors 123899

NEW APPOINTMENT SYSTEM FROM 31ST OCTOBER 2011
 
From that date, all appointments will be available to book in advance. There will be no routine "same day" appointments available - only emergency requests will be considered.
 
All of our routine appointments will be available to book in advance - some up to 48 hours in advance, some 7 days in advance, and some up to 4 weeks in advance.
 
Please ask at reception for full details.