GP surgery in Liverpool

Calvary Health Centre

Pilch Bank Road, Knotty Ash, Liverpool, L14 7PH

Taking on new patients3,683 patients

Scores 94 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 96% of patients say their experience is good and 86% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 94% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 32 in Liverpool Based on 94 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 92

  • Easy to get through on the phone90
  • Easy to contact online26
  • Good experience of getting in touch95
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment93

Quality of care 92

  • Patients rate the surgery as good98
  • Patients got what they needed86
  • Doctors and nurses listen96
  • Patients trust the staff95
  • Inspection rating (Not rated)
  • Health checks and screening done42
  • Meets NHS clinical targets22
  • Children vaccinated on time1

What patients say

94 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

86%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

96%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+4

change since last year

2025: 92% · 2026: 96%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone72%
Had their call answered straight away22%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away74%

The appointment

Were seen the same day59%
Waited more than a week14%
Were seen face to face68%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)71%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 86% 57% 76%
Easy to contact via website 47% 58% 65%
Easy to contact via NHS App 53% 54% 81%
Reception staff helpful 94% 85% 97%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 16% 31% 19%
Sees preferred clinician 50% 42% 58%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 95% 84% 85%
Next steps within 2 days 98% 93% 99%
Good experience of contacting 93% 73% 77%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 70% 57% 50%
Waiting time was about right 89% 69% 90%
Remote appointment 33% 26% 31%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 97% 87% 97%
Treated with care and concern 96% 86% 98%
Considered mental wellbeing 89% 75% 94%
Had all the information needed 98% 92% 100%
Confidence and trust 99% 93% 100%
Involved in decisions 100% 92% 100%
Needs were met 96% 90% 99%
Overall
Overall experience good 96% 77% 92%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 85% 79% 93%
Supported by local services 84% 70% 84%
Discussed managing condition 58% 43% 71%
Agreed a care plan 59% 46% 52%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 94 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 12 August 2015. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Pilch Bank Road, Knotty Ash, Liverpool, L14 7PH
Phone
0151 228 4369
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Igpc PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
N82633 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking
  • Disabled parking

Pins show each surgery's score. Get directions

Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

No inspection rating has been published for this surgery.

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

3,683registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
79.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension20.4%15.2%
Diabetes8.1%7.9%
Asthma7.0%6.6%
COPD3.9%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.0%3.0%
Depression17.8%14.3%
Obesity16.5%13.9%
Smoking14.8%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4966%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6474%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)68%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target73%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target54%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check81%78%
Asthma: annual review68%66%

Other surgeries nearby

All surgeries in Liverpool →

SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Calvary Health Centrethis surgery9486%96%Yes
Dovecot Health CentreLiverpool, L14 0NL0.3 miles8975%93%Yes
Dr M Suares' PracticeLiverpool, L14 0JE0.6 miles6368%85%Yes
Yewtree Medical CentreLiverpool, L14 4ED0.9 miles435%63%Yes
Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation TrustLiverpool, L14 4ED0.9 miles
West Derby Medical CentreLiverpool, L12 8TQ1.0 miles2433%71%Yes
Dinas Lane Medical CentreLiverpool, L36 2NW1.0 miles3228%73%Yes
Rocky Lane M.cLiverpool, L16 1JD1.1 miles
Rocky Lane Medical CentreLiverpool, L16 1JD1.1 miles6465%78%Yes
Derby Lane Medical CentreLiverpool, L13 3DN1.2 miles6885%89%Yes

Common questions

Is Calvary Health Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Calvary Health Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0151 228 4369.

How do patients rate Calvary Health Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 96% of patients at Calvary Health Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 86% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 94 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What are the opening times of Calvary Health 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 12 August 2015. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Calvary Health Centre?

Call 0151 228 4369. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Pilch Bank Road, Knotty Ash, Liverpool, L14 7PH.

How many patients are registered at Calvary Health Centre?

Around 3,683 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Igpc 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.