GP surgery in Salford

Cornerstone Medical Practice

451 Liverpool Street, Salford, M6 5QQ

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good4,308 patients

Scores 74 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 87% of patients say their experience is good and 84% 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 74% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 14 in Salford Based on 118 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 62

  • Easy to get through on the phone87
  • Easy to contact online25
  • Good experience of getting in touch70
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment35

Quality of care 85

  • Patients rate the surgery as good79
  • Patients got what they needed72
  • Doctors and nurses listen99
  • Patients trust the staff93
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done71
  • Meets NHS clinical targets46
  • Children vaccinated on time40

What patients say

118 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

84%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

87%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

0

change since last year

2025: 88% · 2026: 87%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone82%
Had their call answered straight away44%
Gave up or got no answer3%
Knew what would happen next straight away74%

The appointment

Were seen the same day40%
Waited more than a week33%
Were seen face to face82%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)77%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 84% 57% 78%
Easy to contact via website 47% 58% 64%
Easy to contact via NHS App 56% 54% 76%
Reception staff helpful 90% 85% 97%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 26% 31% 46%
Sees preferred clinician 62% 42% 32%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 90% 84% 88%
Next steps within 2 days 97% 93% 88%
Good experience of contacting 82% 73% 89%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 65% 57% 68%
Waiting time was about right 66% 69% 63%
Remote appointment 18% 26% 22%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 99% 87% 95%
Treated with care and concern 98% 86% 96%
Considered mental wellbeing 95% 75% 85%
Had all the information needed 95% 92% 98%
Confidence and trust 99% 93% 99%
Involved in decisions 96% 92% 95%
Needs were met 94% 90% 94%
Overall
Overall experience good 87% 77% 88%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 80% 79% 80%
Supported by local services 86% 70% 74%
Discussed managing condition 67% 43% 66%
Agreed a care plan 60% 46% 46%

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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 October 2019. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
451 Liverpool Street, Salford, M6 5QQ
Phone
0161 213 1980
Email
[email protected]
Website
cornerstone-medical.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Salford South East PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
P87639 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • 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

Good

overall, from the inspection published 4 April 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

4,308registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
79.2years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension8.1%15.2%
Diabetes5.7%7.9%
Asthma4.5%6.6%
COPD2.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.4%3.0%
Depression20.7%14.3%
Obesity12.2%13.9%
Smoking19.4%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4963%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6464%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)73%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)85%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target89%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target62%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check88%78%
Asthma: annual review77%66%

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Common questions

Is Cornerstone Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Cornerstone Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0161 213 1980.

How do patients rate Cornerstone Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 87% of patients at Cornerstone Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 84% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 74 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Cornerstone Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Cornerstone Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 4 April 2018).

What are the opening times of Cornerstone 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 24 October 2019. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Cornerstone Medical Practice?

Call 0161 213 1980 or visit its website, cornerstone-medical.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 451 Liverpool Street, Salford, M6 5QQ.

How many patients are registered at Cornerstone Medical Practice?

Around 4,308 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Salford South East PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Greater Manchester 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.