GP surgery in Huyton with Roby
Cornerways Medical Centre
North Huyton Pcrc, Woolfall Heath Avenue, Huyton, Liverpool, L36 3TN
Scores 11 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 76% of patients say their experience is good and 42% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2019. 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 10
- Easy to get through on the phone16
- Easy to contact online2
- Good experience of getting in touch16
- Did not wait too long for the appointment20
Quality of care 16
- Patients rate the surgery as good38
- Patients got what they needed7
- Doctors and nurses listen49
- Patients trust the staff18
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done16
- Meets NHS clinical targets9
- Children vaccinated on time6
What patients say
103 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
42%
find the phone easy
well below the England average (57%)
76%
say their experience is good
about the England average (77%)
+14
change since last year
2025: 61% · 2026: 76%
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 | 42% | 57% | 28% |
| Easy to contact via website | 24% | 58% | 20% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 32% | 54% | 20% |
| Reception staff helpful | 82% | 85% | 69% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 34% | 31% | 26% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 39% | 42% | 15% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 75% | 84% | 69% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 91% | 93% | 98% |
| Good experience of contacting | 62% | 73% | 38% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 59% | 57% | 33% |
| Waiting time was about right | 60% | 69% | 45% |
| Remote appointment | 30% | 26% | 27% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 88% | 87% | 72% |
| Treated with care and concern | 86% | 86% | 68% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 71% | 75% | 52% |
| Had all the information needed | 83% | 92% | 73% |
| Confidence and trust | 89% | 93% | 85% |
| Involved in decisions | 87% | 92% | 85% |
| Needs were met | 81% | 90% | 78% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 76% | 77% | 61% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 63% | 79% | 66% |
| Supported by local services | 55% | 70% | 51% |
| Discussed managing condition | 45% | 43% | 34% |
| Agreed a care plan | 34% | 46% | 32% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 103 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.
Tell us about this surgery
10 quick questions, one tap each, no sign-up. Your answers help the next person choosing a GP.
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 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 |
Confirmed by the surgery on 14 August 2023. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- North Huyton Pcrc, Woolfall Heath Avenue, Huyton, Liverpool, L36 3TN
- Phone
- 0151 902 0020
- [email protected]
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- West Knowsley PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- N83025 · NHS profile
Branch surgery
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- Bluebell Lane Surgery
- 2 Blue Bell Lane, Liverpool, L36 7XY
Access and facilities
- Braille translation service
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Induction loop
- Signing service
- Step-free access
- Wheelchair access
- Baby changing facility
- Parent and baby room
- Parent and child parking
- 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 29 March 2019
This rating is 7 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 | 15.9% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 8.6% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 3.8% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.6% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 27.8% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 15.8% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 21.5% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 62% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 64% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 63% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 86% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 65% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 55% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 74% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 64% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerways Medical Centrethis surgery | – | 11 | 42% | 76% | Yes |
| Dinas Lane Medical CentreLiverpool, L36 2NW | 0.4 miles | 32 | 28% | 73% | Yes |
| Hillside House SurgeryLiverpool, L36 7XY | 0.5 miles | 31 | 70% | 79% | Yes |
| Primrose Medical PracticeLiverpool, L36 7XY | 0.6 miles | 69 | 72% | 83% | Yes |
| Colby Medical CentreLiverpool, L36 7XY | 0.6 miles | 53 | 85% | 82% | Yes |
| Stockbridge Village Health CentreLiverpool, L28 3QA | 0.7 miles | 20 | 32% | 74% | Yes |
| Yewtree Medical CentreLiverpool, L14 4ED | 0.9 miles | 4 | 35% | 63% | Yes |
| Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation TrustLiverpool, L14 4ED | 0.9 miles | – | – | – | – |
| Dr M Suares' PracticeLiverpool, L14 0JE | 1.0 miles | 63 | 68% | 85% | Yes |
| Dovecot Health CentreLiverpool, L14 0NL | 1.0 miles | 89 | 75% | 93% | Yes |
Dinas Lane Medical Centre is 0.4 miles away, scores 32 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Cornerways Medical Centre taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Cornerways Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0151 902 0020.
How do patients rate Cornerways Medical Centre?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 76% of patients at Cornerways Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 42% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 11 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Cornerways Medical Centre?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Cornerways Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 29 March 2019).
What are the opening times of Cornerways 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 14 August 2023. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Cornerways Medical Centre?
Call 0151 902 0020. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is North Huyton Pcrc, Woolfall Heath Avenue, Huyton, Liverpool, L36 3TN.
Does Cornerways Medical Centre have a branch surgery?
Yes. Cornerways Medical Centre also runs Bluebell Lane Surgery (2 Blue Bell Lane, Liverpool, L36 7XY). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at Cornerways Medical Centre?
Around 14,660 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of West Knowsley 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.