GP surgery in Bootle

Concept House Surgery

17 Merton Road, Bootle, L20 3BG

Taking on new patients5,813 patients

Scores 42 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 81% of patients say their experience is good and 71% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 42% of GP surgeries in England. 4th of 7 in Bootle Based on 115 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 47

  • Easy to get through on the phone68
  • Easy to contact online18
  • Good experience of getting in touch28
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment56

Quality of care 36

  • Patients rate the surgery as good57
  • Patients got what they needed34
  • Doctors and nurses listen42
  • Patients trust the staff72
  • Inspection rating (Not rated)
  • Health checks and screening done10
  • Meets NHS clinical targets5
  • Children vaccinated on time9

What patients say

115 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

71%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

81%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+7

change since last year

2025: 74% · 2026: 81%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone83%
Had their call answered straight away16%
Gave up or got no answer4%
Knew what would happen next straight away86%

The appointment

Were seen the same day38%
Waited more than a week20%
Were seen face to face74%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)55%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 71% 57% 65%
Easy to contact via website 43% 58% 31%
Easy to contact via NHS App 44% 54% 38%
Reception staff helpful 91% 85% 89%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 30% 31% 39%
Sees preferred clinician 44% 42% 63%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 77% 84% 79%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 68% 73% 72%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 48% 57% 43%
Waiting time was about right 73% 69% 79%
Remote appointment 26% 26% 25%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 87% 87% 88%
Treated with care and concern 86% 86% 88%
Considered mental wellbeing 84% 75% 76%
Had all the information needed 99% 92% 91%
Confidence and trust 96% 93% 95%
Involved in decisions 96% 92% 89%
Needs were met 89% 90% 89%
Overall
Overall experience good 81% 77% 74%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 69% 79% 69%
Supported by local services 70% 70% 58%
Discussed managing condition 50% 43% 56%
Agreed a care plan 45% 46% 41%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 115 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 24 July 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
17 Merton Road, Bootle, L20 3BG
Phone
0151 476 7962
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
South Sefton PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
N84038 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

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

Sefton Road Surgery
129 Sefton Road, Litherland, Liverpool, L21 9HG

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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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

5,813registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
78.6years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension16.6%15.2%
Diabetes9.3%7.9%
Asthma7.6%6.6%
COPD4.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.6%3.0%
Depression24.8%14.3%
Obesity20.2%13.9%
Smoking20.4%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4968%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6470%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)63%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)88%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target70%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target53%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check65%78%
Asthma: annual review49%66%

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Bootle Village Surgery is 0.2 miles away, scores 52 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Concept House Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Concept House Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0151 476 7962.

How do patients rate Concept House Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 81% of patients at Concept House Surgery 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 42 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What are the opening times of Concept House Surgery?

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 24 July 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Concept House Surgery?

Call 0151 476 7962. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 17 Merton Road, Bootle, L20 3BG.

Does Concept House Surgery have a branch surgery?

Yes. Concept House Surgery also runs Sefton Road Surgery (129 Sefton Road, Litherland, Liverpool, L21 9HG). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Concept House Surgery?

Around 5,813 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of South Sefton 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.