GP surgery in Liverpool

Brownlow Group Practice

Primary Care Resource Centre, 70 Pembroke Place, Liverpool, L69 3GF

Taking on new patientsInspection: Outstanding60,122 patients

Scores 41 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 73% of patients say their experience is good and 60% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Outstanding in 2017. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 41% of GP surgeries in England. 19th of 32 in Liverpool Based on 76 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 43

  • Easy to get through on the phone46
  • Easy to contact online74
  • Good experience of getting in touch37
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment42

Quality of care 40

  • Patients rate the surgery as good30
  • Patients got what they needed71
  • Doctors and nurses listen52
  • Patients trust the staff27
  • Inspection rating (Outstanding)98
  • Health checks and screening done5
  • Meets NHS clinical targets9
  • Children vaccinated on time6

What patients say

76 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

60%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

73%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

+2

change since last year

2025: 71% · 2026: 73%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone41%
Had their call answered straight away12%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away47%

The appointment

Were seen the same day38%
Waited more than a week26%
Were seen face to face77%
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 60% 57% 42%
Easy to contact via website 68% 58% 41%
Easy to contact via NHS App 45% 54% 46%
Reception staff helpful 85% 85% 84%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 27% 31% 26%
Sees preferred clinician 72% 42% 31%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 87% 84% 71%
Next steps within 2 days 100% 93% 89%
Good experience of contacting 71% 73% 67%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 54% 57% 41%
Waiting time was about right 69% 69% 60%
Remote appointment 22% 26% 22%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 88% 87% 86%
Treated with care and concern 87% 86% 84%
Considered mental wellbeing 89% 75% 70%
Had all the information needed 92% 92% 94%
Confidence and trust 90% 93% 98%
Involved in decisions 91% 92% 93%
Needs were met 94% 90% 92%
Overall
Overall experience good 73% 77% 71%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 72% 79% 75%
Supported by local services 71% 70% 65%
Discussed managing condition 46% 43% 46%
Agreed a care plan 34% 46% 36%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 76 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 17 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Primary Care Resource Centre, 70 Pembroke Place, Liverpool, L69 3GF
Phone
0151 285 4578
Website
central.brownlowhealth.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Brownlow Health PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
N82117 · NHS profile

Branch surgeries

Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.

Brownlow Health @student Health
University of Liverpool, Peach Street, Liverpool, L69 7ZL · 01517 944720
Ropewalks General Practice
Brownlow Health @ropewalks, 26 Argyle Street, Liverpool, L1 5DL

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Outstanding

overall, from the inspection published 21 February 2017

This rating is 9 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

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The five questions inspectors ask

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

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

60,122registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
77.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension2.6%15.2%
Diabetes1.4%7.9%
Asthma3.1%6.6%
COPD0.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease0.5%3.0%
Depression11.1%14.3%
Obesity5.6%13.9%
Smoking13.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4936%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6458%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)63%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)76%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target71%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target49%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check73%78%
Asthma: annual review59%66%

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Common questions

Is Brownlow Group Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Brownlow Group Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0151 285 4578.

How do patients rate Brownlow Group Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 73% of patients at Brownlow Group Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 60% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 41 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Brownlow Group Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Brownlow Group Practice as Outstanding at its last published inspection (report published 21 February 2017).

What are the opening times of Brownlow Group Practice?

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 17 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Brownlow Group Practice?

Call 0151 285 4578 or visit its website, central.brownlowhealth.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Primary Care Resource Centre, 70 Pembroke Place, Liverpool, L69 3GF.

Does Brownlow Group Practice have a branch surgery?

Yes. Brownlow Group Practice also runs Brownlow Health @student Health (University of Liverpool, Peach Street, Liverpool, L69 7ZL) and Ropewalks General Practice (Brownlow Health @ropewalks, 26 Argyle Street, Liverpool, L1 5DL). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Brownlow Group Practice?

Around 60,122 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Brownlow Health 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.