GP surgery in Everton

Benim Medical Centre

2 Penvalley Crescent, Liverpool, L6 3BY

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good5,933 patients

Scores 19 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 70% of patients say their experience is good and 41% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2024. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 19% of GP surgeries in England. 5th of 7 in Everton Based on 121 patient survey replies, the inspection rating and NHS records.

How the score breaks down

Each line is a score out of 100. The England average is 50 and higher is better. How it works

Getting an appointment 25

  • Easy to get through on the phone15
  • Easy to contact online2
  • Good experience of getting in touch25
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment59

Quality of care 15

  • Patients rate the surgery as good21
  • Patients got what they needed46
  • Doctors and nurses listen18
  • Patients trust the staff31
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done12
  • Meets NHS clinical targets27
  • Children vaccinated on time1

What patients say

121 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

41%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

70%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

-4

change since last year

2025: 73% · 2026: 70%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone55%
Had their call answered straight away10%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away49%

The appointment

Were seen the same day33%
Waited more than a week10%
Were seen face to face63%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)66%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 41% 57% 47%
Easy to contact via website 25% 58% 50%
Easy to contact via NHS App 34% 54% 56%
Reception staff helpful 77% 85% 87%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 31% 31% 21%
Sees preferred clinician 31% 42% 42%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 75% 84% 73%
Next steps within 2 days 93% 93% 100%
Good experience of contacting 66% 73% 66%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 52% 57% 58%
Waiting time was about right 75% 69% 64%
Remote appointment 37% 26% 30%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 81% 87% 92%
Treated with care and concern 81% 86% 94%
Considered mental wellbeing 80% 75% 81%
Had all the information needed 93% 92% 96%
Confidence and trust 91% 93% 97%
Involved in decisions 86% 92% 92%
Needs were met 91% 90% 96%
Overall
Overall experience good 70% 77% 73%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 74% 79% 60%
Supported by local services 54% 70% 54%
Discussed managing condition 53% 43% 41%
Agreed a care plan 55% 46% 47%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 121 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6:30pm
Tuesday8am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 16 November 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
2 Penvalley Crescent, Liverpool, L6 3BY
Phone
0151 317 6266
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Liverpool First PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
N82067 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 15 March 2024

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The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Good
Is it effective?Good
Is it caring?Good
Is it responsive?Good
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

5,933registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
77.4years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension12.6%15.2%
Diabetes6.2%7.9%
Asthma4.6%6.6%
COPD2.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.3%3.0%
Depression18.5%14.3%
Obesity10.7%13.9%
Smoking23.8%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4946%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6460%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)75%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)79%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target80%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target46%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check68%78%
Asthma: annual review58%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Benim Medical Centrethis surgery1941%70%Yes
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Priory Medical CentreLiverpool, L6 4EW0.3 miles2533%74%Yes
Bigham Road Medical CentreLiverpool, L6 6DW0.4 miles443%57%Yes
Albion SurgeryLiverpool, L6 2EH0.7 miles8275%89%Yes
Islington House Medical CentreLiverpool, L6 2EH0.7 miles6670%87%Yes
Beacon Health KensingtonLiverpool, L7 2AB0.8 miles2651%69%Yes
Townsend Medical CentreLiverpool, L6 0BB0.8 miles2173%71%Yes
Anfield Group PracticeLiverpool, L6 0BB0.8 miles1243%69%Yes
Brownlow Health at KensingtonLiverpool, L7 2PF0.8 miles6764%88%Yes

Albion Surgery is 0.7 miles away, scores 82 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Benim Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Benim Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0151 317 6266.

How do patients rate Benim Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 70% of patients at Benim Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 41% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 19 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Benim Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Benim Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 15 March 2024).

What are the opening times of Benim Medical Centre?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 16 November 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Benim Medical Centre?

Call 0151 317 6266. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 2 Penvalley Crescent, Liverpool, L6 3BY.

How many patients are registered at Benim Medical Centre?

Around 5,933 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Liverpool First PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Cheshire and Merseyside NHS area.

Where this comes from: the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, Care Quality Commission ratings, NHS records of patients, conditions, checks and vaccinations (published through OHID Fingertips), and this surgery's page on the NHS website (checked 20 September 2026). Read how the score is worked out. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.