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GP surgeries in Widnes
There are 8 NHS GP surgeries in Widnes (Halton), serving around 68,238 registered patients. Patients here rate their surgeries below the England average. 8 are taking on new patients. Ranked 639th of 726 towns in England.
All 8 surgeries, ranked
Click a column heading to sort. Scores are out of 100 and the England average is 50.
| # | Surgery | Score | Easy by phone | Say it is good | Inspection | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hough Green Health ParkHough Green Road, Widnes, WA8 4PF | 48 | 65% | 73% | Good | Yes |
| 2 | Oaks Place SurgeryWidnes Health Care Resource Centre, Widnes, WA8 7GD | 47 | 73% | 72% | Good | Yes |
| 3 | The Beeches Medical Centre20 Ditchfield Road, Widnes, WA8 8QS | 33 | 51% | 74% | Good | Yes |
| 4 | Upton Rocks Primary CareHeath Road, Widnes, WA8 7NU | 27 | 61% | 77% | Good | Yes |
| 5 | Fir Park Medical CentreUpton Rocks, Widnes, WA8 9DT | 25 | 43% | 71% | Good | Yes |
| 6 | Bevan Group PracticeBevan Way, Widnes, WA8 6TR | 24 | 28% | 75% | Good | Yes |
| 7 | Peelhouse Medical PlazaPeel House Medical Plaza, Widnes, WA8 6TN | 9 | 29% | 67% | Good | Yes |
| 8 | Newtown SurgeryOaks Place, Widnes, WA8 7GD | 8 | 44% | 65% | Good | Yes |
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How Widnes compares
What patients here said in the 2026 NHS survey, next to England.
| Easy to get through by phone | 50% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via website | 46% | 58% |
| Good experience of contacting | 65% | 73% |
| Waiting time was about right | 70% | 69% |
| Good at listening | 83% | 87% |
| Confidence and trust | 90% | 93% |
| Needs were met | 89% | 90% |
| Overall experience good | 72% | 77% |
Common questions
Which is the best GP surgery in Widnes?
Hough Green Health Park has the highest GPScore in Widnes, 48 out of 100 (grade C). 73% of its patients say their overall experience is good. The ranking is based on the 2026 NHS patient survey, inspection results and NHS quality data. Different surgeries suit different people, so it is worth looking at the ones nearest you too.
Which GP surgeries in Widnes are taking on new patients?
8 of the 8 surgeries in Widnes were taking on new patients when we last checked their pages on the NHS website, including Hough Green Health Park, Oaks Place Surgery, The Beeches Medical Centre, Upton Rocks Primary Care, Fir Park Medical Centre and others. You usually need to live in the area a surgery covers. Each surgery page has a link to register online.
How easy is it to get a GP appointment in Widnes?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 50% of patients at surgeries in Widnes said it was easy to get through by phone. The England average is 57%. 65% said their experience of contacting their surgery was good. The table above shows the figures for each surgery.
How are GP surgeries in Widnes rated by inspectors?
8 of the 8 inspected surgeries in Widnes are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission.
Sources: the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey (NHS England and Ipsos), Care Quality Commission ratings to 01 September 2026, each surgery's page on the NHS website for new-patient status, and ONS geography via OpenCrime. Read how scores work.