GP surgery in Fairfield

Derby Lane Medical Centre

88 Derby Lane, Liverpool, L13 3DN

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good4,278 patients

Scores 68 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 89% of patients say their experience is good and 85% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2016. It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 68% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 4 in Fairfield Based on 98 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 82

  • Easy to get through on the phone89
  • Easy to contact online30
  • Good experience of getting in touch77
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment77

Quality of care 47

  • Patients rate the surgery as good85
  • Patients got what they needed23
  • Doctors and nurses listen33
  • Patients trust the staff16
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done36
  • Meets NHS clinical targets32
  • Children vaccinated on time32

What patients say

98 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

85%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

89%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+8

change since last year

2025: 82% · 2026: 89%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone74%
Had their call answered straight away15%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away77%

The appointment

Were seen the same day42%
Waited more than a week27%
Were seen face to face76%
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 85% 57% 70%
Easy to contact via website 49% 58% 55%
Easy to contact via NHS App 59% 54% 65%
Reception staff helpful 92% 85% 88%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 34% 31% 25%
Sees preferred clinician 53% 42% 55%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 88% 84% 78%
Next steps within 2 days 98% 93% 97%
Good experience of contacting 85% 73% 79%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 58% 57% 77%
Waiting time was about right 81% 69% 75%
Remote appointment 24% 26% 35%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 85% 87% 84%
Treated with care and concern 83% 86% 85%
Considered mental wellbeing 80% 75% 78%
Had all the information needed 90% 92% 93%
Confidence and trust 88% 93% 92%
Involved in decisions 83% 92% 90%
Needs were met 87% 90% 94%
Overall
Overall experience good 89% 77% 82%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 85% 79% 63%
Supported by local services 63% 70% 70%
Discussed managing condition 45% 43% 47%
Agreed a care plan 33% 46% 46%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 98 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6:30pm
Tuesday7:30am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday7:30am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 14 November 2019. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
88 Derby Lane, Liverpool, L13 3DN
Phone
0151 228 5868
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
North Liverpool PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
N82093 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 26 May 2016

This rating is 10 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

4,278registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
80.4years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension17.6%15.2%
Diabetes8.4%7.9%
Asthma6.2%6.6%
COPD3.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.8%3.0%
Depression21.1%14.3%
Obesity15.5%13.9%
Smoking16.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4976%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6475%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)64%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)94%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target69%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target54%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check72%78%
Asthma: annual review66%66%

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Calvary Health Centre is 1.2 miles away, scores 94 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Derby Lane Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Derby Lane Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0151 228 5868.

How do patients rate Derby Lane Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 89% of patients at Derby Lane Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 85% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 68 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Derby Lane Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Derby Lane Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 26 May 2016).

What are the opening times of Derby Lane Medical Centre?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 6:30pm, Thursday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 14 November 2019. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Derby Lane Medical Centre?

Call 0151 228 5868. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 88 Derby Lane, Liverpool, L13 3DN.

How many patients are registered at Derby Lane Medical Centre?

Around 4,278 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of North Liverpool 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.