GP surgery in Warrington

Cockhedge Medical Centre

7 Cockhedge Way, Warrington, WA1 2QQ

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good2,982 patients

Scores 75 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 81% 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 2018. It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 75% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 24 in Warrington Based on 81 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 phone94
  • Easy to contact online40
  • Good experience of getting in touch81
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment98

Quality of care 48

  • Patients rate the surgery as good56
  • Patients got what they needed34
  • Doctors and nurses listen33
  • Patients trust the staff19
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done84
  • Meets NHS clinical targets66
  • Children vaccinated on time39

What patients say

81 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

90%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

81%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

-1

change since last year

2025: 82% · 2026: 81%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone89%
Had their call answered straight away45%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away83%

The appointment

Were seen the same day67%
Waited more than a week8%
Were seen face to face63%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)73%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 90% 57% 87%
Easy to contact via website 54% 58% 64%
Easy to contact via NHS App 61% 54% 80%
Reception staff helpful 93% 85% 98%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 48% 31% 30%
Sees preferred clinician 81% 42% 74%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 94% 84% 84%
Next steps within 2 days 98% 93% 98%
Good experience of contacting 86% 73% 90%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 62% 57% 73%
Waiting time was about right 95% 69% 92%
Remote appointment 37% 26% 39%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 85% 87% 85%
Treated with care and concern 84% 86% 84%
Considered mental wellbeing 73% 75% 79%
Had all the information needed 95% 92% 95%
Confidence and trust 89% 93% 95%
Involved in decisions 96% 92% 91%
Needs were met 89% 90% 94%
Overall
Overall experience good 81% 77% 82%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 83% 79% 81%
Supported by local services 81% 70% 72%
Discussed managing condition 64% 43% 60%
Agreed a care plan 48% 46% 50%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 81 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 21 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
7 Cockhedge Way, Warrington, WA1 2QQ
Phone
01925 244655
Website
www.cockhedgemedicalcentre.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Warrington Central East PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
N81637 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Parent and child parking
  • 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 22 February 2018

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?Good
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

2,982registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
80.2years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension14.3%15.2%
Diabetes5.7%7.9%
Asthma5.8%6.6%
COPD1.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.3%3.0%
Depression7.8%14.3%
Obesity16.3%13.9%
Smoking17.6%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4976%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6481%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)80%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)93%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target84%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target47%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check66%78%
Asthma: annual review77%66%

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Common questions

Is Cockhedge Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Cockhedge Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01925 244655.

How do patients rate Cockhedge Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 81% of patients at Cockhedge 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 75 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Cockhedge Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Cockhedge Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 22 February 2018).

What are the opening times of Cockhedge 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 21 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Cockhedge Medical Centre?

Call 01925 244655 or visit its website, www.cockhedgemedicalcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 7 Cockhedge Way, Warrington, WA1 2QQ.

How many patients are registered at Cockhedge Medical Centre?

Around 2,982 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Warrington Central East 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.