GP surgery in Wallasey

Blackheath Medical Centre

76 Reeds Lane, Moreton, Wirral, CH46 1SG

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good4,078 patients

Scores 95 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 93% of patients say their experience is good and 90% 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.

Excellent Scores higher than 95% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 16 in Wallasey Based on 110 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 98

  • Easy to get through on the phone95
  • Easy to contact online82
  • Good experience of getting in touch98
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment99

Quality of care 85

  • Patients rate the surgery as good94
  • Patients got what they needed93
  • Doctors and nurses listen92
  • Patients trust the staff60
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done43
  • Meets NHS clinical targets35
  • Children vaccinated on time25

What patients say

110 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

90%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

93%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

-1

change since last year

2025: 94% · 2026: 93%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone50%
Had their call answered straight away45%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away65%

The appointment

Were seen the same day47%
Waited more than a week13%
Were seen face to face79%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)70%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 90% 57% 80%
Easy to contact via website 72% 58% 72%
Easy to contact via NHS App 84% 54% 71%
Reception staff helpful 97% 85% 97%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 34% 31% 43%
Sees preferred clinician 59% 42% 68%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 95% 84% 95%
Next steps within 2 days 97% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 96% 73% 96%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 80% 57% 74%
Waiting time was about right 97% 69% 89%
Remote appointment 21% 26% 26%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 96% 87% 97%
Treated with care and concern 96% 86% 96%
Considered mental wellbeing 84% 75% 86%
Had all the information needed 96% 92% 99%
Confidence and trust 95% 93% 100%
Involved in decisions 96% 92% 99%
Needs were met 98% 90% 98%
Overall
Overall experience good 93% 77% 94%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 77% 79% 65%
Supported by local services 72% 70% 54%
Discussed managing condition 44% 43% 43%
Agreed a care plan 38% 46% 44%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 110 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

What patients tell us

From people who use this surgery. Official data cannot tell you these things.

Tell us about this surgery

10 quick questions, one tap each, no sign-up. Your answers help the next person choosing a GP.

1 of 10Last time you needed a routine appointment, how long did you wait?

Reviews

No reviews yet. If you use this surgery, say what it is like.

Write a review

Your rating

Reviews are checked by a person before they appear. Please do not name individual staff or include personal medical details.

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 May 2019. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
76 Reeds Lane, Moreton, Wirral, CH46 1SG
Phone
0151 677 7070
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.bhgp.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Wallasey PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
N85648 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Children’s play area
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Disabled parking

Pins show each surgery's score. Get directions

Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 21 February 2024

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?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

4,078registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
81.4years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension22.8%15.2%
Diabetes8.7%7.9%
Asthma9.2%6.6%
COPD3.2%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.8%3.0%
Depression30.8%14.3%
Obesity16.8%13.9%
Smoking16.0%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4978%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6476%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)66%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)94%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target75%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target61%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check83%78%
Asthma: annual review68%66%

Other surgeries nearby

All surgeries in Wallasey →

SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Blackheath Medical Centrethis surgery9590%93%Yes
Leasowe Medical PracticeWirral, CH46 2QQ0.5 miles6076%87%Yes
Moreton Group PracticeWirral, CH46 8SA0.7 miles8065%87%Yes
Moreton Medical CentreWirral, CH46 0PE0.9 miles7973%89%Yes
Hoylake RD Met CentreWirral, CH46 6DE1.0 miles8271%92%Yes
St Hilary Group PracticeWallasey, CH45 3NA1.9 miles6466%86%Yes
The Village Medical CentreWallasey, CH45 3HE2.0 miles8078%84%Yes
Upton Group PracticeWirral, CH49 0TF2.0 miles7770%81%Yes
Grove RD SurgeryWallasey, CH45 3HF2.1 miles9685%95%Yes
Heatherlands Medical CentreWirral, CH49 9DA2.2 miles9179%93%Yes

Common questions

Is Blackheath Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Blackheath Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0151 677 7070.

How do patients rate Blackheath Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 93% of patients at Blackheath Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 90% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 95 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Blackheath Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Blackheath Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 21 February 2024).

What are the opening times of Blackheath 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 May 2019. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Blackheath Medical Centre?

Call 0151 677 7070 or visit its website, www.bhgp.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 76 Reeds Lane, Moreton, Wirral, CH46 1SG.

How many patients are registered at Blackheath Medical Centre?

Around 4,078 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Wallasey 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.