GP surgery in Liverpool

Bigham Road Medical Centre

Bigham Road, Liverpool, L6 6DW

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good2,633 patients

Scores 4 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 57% of patients say their experience is good and 43% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2022. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 4% of GP surgeries in England. 30th of 32 in Liverpool Based on 87 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 10

  • Easy to get through on the phone18
  • Easy to contact online3
  • Good experience of getting in touch6
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment27

Quality of care 2

  • Patients rate the surgery as good4
  • Patients got what they needed4
  • Doctors and nurses listen17
  • Patients trust the staff23
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done5
  • Meets NHS clinical targets11
  • Children vaccinated on time4

What patients say

87 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

43%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

57%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-15

change since last year

2025: 72% · 2026: 57%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone52%
Had their call answered straight away12%
Gave up or got no answer3%
Knew what would happen next straight away81%

The appointment

Were seen the same day29%
Waited more than a week29%
Were seen face to face73%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)46%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 43% 57% 45%
Easy to contact via website 27% 58% 36%
Easy to contact via NHS App 37% 54% 32%
Reception staff helpful 68% 85% 82%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 38% 31% 48%
Sees preferred clinician 26% 42% 31%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 48% 84% 63%
Next steps within 2 days 99% 93% 90%
Good experience of contacting 54% 73% 67%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 43% 57% 60%
Waiting time was about right 63% 69% 56%
Remote appointment 28% 26% 30%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 81% 87% 85%
Treated with care and concern 75% 86% 81%
Considered mental wellbeing 72% 75% 75%
Had all the information needed 87% 92% 85%
Confidence and trust 90% 93% 91%
Involved in decisions 79% 92% 90%
Needs were met 79% 90% 87%
Overall
Overall experience good 57% 77% 72%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 71% 79% 47%
Supported by local services 61% 70% 44%
Discussed managing condition 45% 43% 46%
Agreed a care plan 51% 46% 44%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 87 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 15 August 2018. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Bigham Road, Liverpool, L6 6DW
Phone
0151 317 6294
Email
[email protected]
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
N82671 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 14 June 2022

Read the inspection report

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?Requires improvement

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

2,633registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
77.6years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension11.8%15.2%
Diabetes7.4%7.9%
Asthma4.3%6.6%
COPD2.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.7%3.0%
Depression11.1%14.3%
Obesity9.2%13.9%
Smoking23.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4937%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6455%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)69%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)74%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target76%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target48%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check84%78%
Asthma: annual review59%66%

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Benim Medical Centre is 0.4 miles away, scores 19 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Bigham Road Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Bigham Road Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0151 317 6294.

How do patients rate Bigham Road Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 57% of patients at Bigham Road Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 43% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 4 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Bigham Road Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Bigham Road Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 14 June 2022).

What are the opening times of Bigham Road 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 15 August 2018. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Bigham Road Medical Centre?

Call 0151 317 6294. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Bigham Road, Liverpool, L6 6DW.

How many patients are registered at Bigham Road Medical Centre?

Around 2,633 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.