GP surgery in Warrington
Causeway Medical Centre
166-170 Wilderspool Causeway, Warrington, WA4 6QA
Scores 54 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 77% of patients say their experience is good and 71% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2016. It is taking on new patients.
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 57
- Easy to get through on the phone67
- Easy to contact online45
- Good experience of getting in touch46
- Did not wait too long for the appointment57
Quality of care 48
- Patients rate the surgery as good44
- Patients got what they needed27
- Doctors and nurses listen57
- Patients trust the staff63
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done26
- Meets NHS clinical targets89
- Children vaccinated on time95
What patients say
93 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
71%
find the phone easy
well above the England average (57%)
77%
say their experience is good
about the England average (77%)
+6
change since last year
2025: 71% · 2026: 77%
Getting in touch
The appointment
All survey questions, compared with England
| What patients said | This surgery | England | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting in touch | |||
| Easy to get through by phone | 71% | 57% | 62% |
| Easy to contact via website | 56% | 58% | 45% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 50% | 54% | 42% |
| Reception staff helpful | 81% | 85% | 84% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 39% | 31% | 29% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 50% | 42% | 40% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 80% | 84% | 89% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 94% | 93% | 91% |
| Good experience of contacting | 74% | 73% | 76% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 39% | 57% | 41% |
| Waiting time was about right | 74% | 69% | 67% |
| Remote appointment | 52% | 26% | 46% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 89% | 87% | 78% |
| Treated with care and concern | 83% | 86% | 83% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 83% | 75% | 70% |
| Had all the information needed | 86% | 92% | 89% |
| Confidence and trust | 95% | 93% | 89% |
| Involved in decisions | 94% | 92% | 83% |
| Needs were met | 88% | 90% | 82% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 77% | 77% | 71% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 77% | 79% | 61% |
| Supported by local services | 55% | 70% | 65% |
| Discussed managing condition | 37% | 43% | 37% |
| Agreed a care plan | 33% | 46% | 21% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 93 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.
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1 of 10Last time you needed a routine appointment, how long did you wait?
2 of 10When you last phoned, how long did it take to get through?
3 of 10How did you book your last appointment?
4 of 10Can you usually see the same GP?
5 of 10Was your last appointment on time?
6 of 10Are the reception staff helpful?
7 of 10Did the doctor or nurse listen to you?
8 of 10How easy is it to get a repeat prescription?
9 of 10Is parking easy?
10 of 10Would you recommend this surgery?
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Opening times and contact
| Monday | 8am to 6pm |
| Tuesday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8am to 6pm |
| Thursday | 8am to 6pm |
| Friday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 28 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- 166-170 Wilderspool Causeway, Warrington, WA4 6QA
- Phone
- 01925 630282
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.causewaymedicalcentre.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Central & West Warrington PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- N81028 · NHS profile
Branch surgery
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- Hood Manor Surgery
- Great Sankey Health Centre, Hood Manor Centre, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 1UH · 01925 571858
Access and facilities
- Braille translation service
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Induction loop
- Signing service
- Step-free access
- Text relay
- Wheelchair access
- Baby changing facility
- Baby changing facility
- 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 3 September 2016
This rating is 10 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.
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
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 14.6% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 8.0% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 5.4% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 12.3% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 17.0% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 14.0% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 68% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 69% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 70% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 82% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 75% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 56% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 63% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 55% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Causeway Medical Centrethis surgery | – | 54 | 71% | 77% | Yes |
| Stockton Heath Med.centreWarrington, WA4 6HJ | 0.7 miles | 26 | 29% | 74% | Yes |
| Springfields Medical CentreWarrington, WA1 1UG | 0.7 miles | 74 | 69% | 84% | Yes |
| Cockhedge Medical CentreWarrington, WA1 2QQ | 0.7 miles | 75 | 90% | 81% | Yes |
| Dallam Lane Medical CentreWarrington, WA2 7NG | 0.9 miles | 62 | 79% | 77% | Yes |
| The Eric Moore PartnershipWarrington, WA2 7NJ | 0.9 miles | 78 | 67% | 82% | Yes |
| Guardian Street Med/CentreWarrington, WA5 1UD | 1.0 miles | 66 | 64% | 84% | Yes |
| Helsby Street Med/CentreWarrington, WA1 3AW | 1.1 miles | 18 | 45% | 74% | Yes |
| Latchford Medical CentreWarrington, WA4 1LJ | 1.1 miles | 24 | 57% | 65% | Yes |
| Manchester Road SurgeryWarrington, WA1 3RB | 1.3 miles | 85 | 76% | 86% | Yes |
Springfields Medical Centre is 0.7 miles away, scores 74 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Causeway Medical Centre taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Causeway Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01925 630282.
How do patients rate Causeway Medical Centre?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 77% of patients at Causeway Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 71% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 54 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Causeway Medical Centre?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Causeway Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 3 September 2016).
What are the opening times of Causeway Medical Centre?
Reception is open Monday 8am to 6pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 6pm, Thursday 8am to 6pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 28 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Causeway Medical Centre?
Call 01925 630282 or visit its website, www.causewaymedicalcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 166-170 Wilderspool Causeway, Warrington, WA4 6QA.
Does Causeway Medical Centre have a branch surgery?
Yes. Causeway Medical Centre also runs Hood Manor Surgery (Great Sankey Health Centre, Hood Manor Centre, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 1UH). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at Causeway Medical Centre?
Around 9,314 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Central & West Warrington 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.