GP surgery in Southport

Christiana Hartley Medical Practice

5 Curzon Road, Southport, PR8 6PL

Taking on new patientsInspection: Outstanding11,037 patients

Scores 78 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 82% of patients say their experience is good and 75% 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.

Good Scores higher than 78% of GP surgeries in England. 6th of 12 in Southport Based on 129 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 77

  • Easy to get through on the phone74
  • Easy to contact online53
  • Good experience of getting in touch75
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment74

Quality of care 76

  • Patients rate the surgery as good62
  • Patients got what they needed57
  • Doctors and nurses listen56
  • Patients trust the staff66
  • Inspection rating (Outstanding)98
  • Health checks and screening done53
  • Meets NHS clinical targets74
  • Children vaccinated on time59

What patients say

129 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

75%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

82%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+12

change since last year

2025: 70% · 2026: 82%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone85%
Had their call answered straight away12%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away77%

The appointment

Were seen the same day37%
Waited more than a week27%
Were seen face to face77%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)39%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 75% 57% 72%
Easy to contact via website 59% 58% 32%
Easy to contact via NHS App 65% 54% 40%
Reception staff helpful 87% 85% 87%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 43% 31% 27%
Sees preferred clinician 66% 42% 30%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 89% 84% 73%
Next steps within 2 days 98% 93% 98%
Good experience of contacting 84% 73% 64%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 72% 57% 49%
Waiting time was about right 80% 69% 78%
Remote appointment 23% 26% 48%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 89% 87% 84%
Treated with care and concern 86% 86% 84%
Considered mental wellbeing 79% 75% 68%
Had all the information needed 94% 92% 86%
Confidence and trust 95% 93% 86%
Involved in decisions 93% 92% 88%
Needs were met 92% 90% 85%
Overall
Overall experience good 82% 77% 70%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 79% 79% 83%
Supported by local services 77% 70% 54%
Discussed managing condition 41% 43% 40%
Agreed a care plan 45% 46% 38%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 129 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 10 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
5 Curzon Road, Southport, PR8 6PL
Phone
01704 531114
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Southport & Formby PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
N84013 · NHS profile

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
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Outstanding

overall, from the inspection published 14 November 2017

This rating is 8 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?Good
Is it caring?Good
Is it responsive?Outstanding
Is it well-led?Outstanding

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

11,037registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
81.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension18.9%15.2%
Diabetes8.5%7.9%
Asthma8.4%6.6%
COPD2.2%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.1%3.0%
Depression18.9%14.3%
Obesity16.4%13.9%
Smoking14.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4974%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6477%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)68%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)87%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target73%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target59%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check77%78%
Asthma: annual review65%66%

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Christiana Hartley Medical Practicethis surgery7875%82%Yes
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Kew SurgerySouthport, PR8 6RG0.6 miles6885%78%Yes
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Norwood SurgerySouthport, PR9 7EG0.7 miles3058%78%Yes
Grange SurgerySouthport, PR8 2AD1.2 miles9575%97%Yes
The Family SurgerySouthport, PR8 4DB1.4 miles6155%78%Yes
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The Marshside SurgerySouthport, PR9 9XL2.3 miles8970%92%Yes
The Corner Surgery (Dr Mulla)Southport, PR9 9XP2.3 miles9469%93%Yes

Grange Surgery is 1.2 miles away, scores 95 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Christiana Hartley Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Christiana Hartley Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01704 531114.

How do patients rate Christiana Hartley Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 82% of patients at Christiana Hartley Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 75% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 78 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Christiana Hartley Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Christiana Hartley Medical Practice as Outstanding at its last published inspection (report published 14 November 2017).

What are the opening times of Christiana Hartley Medical 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 10 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Christiana Hartley Medical Practice?

Call 01704 531114. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 5 Curzon Road, Southport, PR8 6PL.

How many patients are registered at Christiana Hartley Medical Practice?

Around 11,037 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Southport & Formby 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.