GP surgery in Cheshire West and Chester
Drs Adey and Dancy
Tarporley Health Centre, Park Road, Tarporley, CW6 0BE
Scores 99 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 99% of patients say their experience is good and 99% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2026. 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 99
- Easy to get through on the phone100
- Easy to contact online81
- Good experience of getting in touch100
- Did not wait too long for the appointment98
Quality of care 99
- Patients rate the surgery as good100
- Patients got what they needed98
- Doctors and nurses listen99
- Patients trust the staff99
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done83
- Meets NHS clinical targets78
- Children vaccinated on time84
What patients say
115 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
99%
find the phone easy
well above the England average (57%)
99%
say their experience is good
well above the England average (77%)
+3
change since last year
2025: 96% · 2026: 99%
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 | 99% | 57% | 94% |
| Easy to contact via website | 72% | 58% | 79% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 66% | 54% | 77% |
| Reception staff helpful | 99% | 85% | 100% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 53% | 31% | 39% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 76% | 42% | 70% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 98% | 84% | 95% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 99% | 93% | 97% |
| Good experience of contacting | 99% | 73% | 97% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 68% | 57% | 71% |
| Waiting time was about right | 94% | 69% | 86% |
| Remote appointment | 16% | 26% | 23% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 99% | 87% | 97% |
| Treated with care and concern | 99% | 86% | 97% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 86% | 75% | 84% |
| Had all the information needed | 99% | 92% | 96% |
| Confidence and trust | 100% | 93% | 95% |
| Involved in decisions | 97% | 92% | 98% |
| Needs were met | 99% | 90% | 98% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 99% | 77% | 96% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 93% | 79% | 88% |
| Supported by local services | 91% | 70% | 82% |
| Discussed managing condition | 54% | 43% | 52% |
| Agreed a care plan | 44% | 46% | 50% |
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.
What patients tell us
From people who use this surgery. Official data cannot tell you these things.
Tell us about this surgery
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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 29 May 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Tarporley Health Centre, Park Road, Tarporley, CW6 0BE
- Phone
- 01829 732401
- [email protected]
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Rural Alliance PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- N81031 · NHS profile
Branch surgeries
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- Dr Rowland and Partners
- Womens Institute Hall, Lane End Farm, Ashton, Chester, CH3 8BH
- Dr Rowland and Partners
- Old Bank Surgery, Chester Road, Kelsall, Tarporley, CW6 0RY
Access and facilities
- Accessible toilets
- Baby-changing facilities
- Bus stop nearby
- Disabled car parking
- Free NHS WiFi
- Free on-site car parking
- Off-site car parking nearby
- Step-free access at entrances and exits
- Step-free access throughout
- Toilets
- Translation services
- Wheelchair access at entrances and exits
- Wheelchair access throughout
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
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 | 18.4% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 6.6% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.9% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 13.7% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 11.9% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 6.3% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 77% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 81% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 76% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 91% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 85% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 61% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 69% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 68% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drs Adey and Dancythis surgery | – | 99 | 99% | 99% | Yes |
| Tarporley Health CentreTarporley, CW6 0BE | under 0.1 miles | 89 | 68% | 93% | Yes |
| Bunbury Medical PracticeTarporley, CW6 9PE | 3.0 miles | 96 | 88% | 92% | Yes |
| Kelsall Medical CentreTarporley, CW6 0SN | 4.0 miles | 87 | 76% | 89% | Yes |
| The Village Surgeries GroupChester, CH3 9RE | 5.0 miles | 35 | 53% | 76% | – |
| Launceston Close SurgeryWinsford, CW7 1LY | 5.4 miles | 82 | 86% | 85% | Yes |
| High Street Practice WinsfordWinsford, CW7 1AT | 6.0 miles | 68 | 77% | 85% | Yes |
| Swanlow Medical CentreWinsford, CW7 1AT | 6.0 miles | 56 | 51% | 81% | Yes |
| The Weaver Vale SurgeryWinsford, CW7 1AT | 6.0 miles | 85 | 88% | 89% | Yes |
| Willow Wood SurgeryWinsford, CW7 3GY | 7.1 miles | 74 | 80% | 87% | Yes |
Common questions
Is Drs Adey and Dancy taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Drs Adey and Dancy was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01829 732401.
How do patients rate Drs Adey and Dancy?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 99% of patients at Drs Adey and Dancy said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 99% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 99 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Drs Adey and Dancy?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Drs Adey and Dancy as Good at its last published inspection (report published 6 July 2026).
What are the opening times of Drs Adey and Dancy?
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 29 May 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Drs Adey and Dancy?
Call 01829 732401. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Tarporley Health Centre, Park Road, Tarporley, CW6 0BE.
Does Drs Adey and Dancy have a branch surgery?
Yes. Drs Adey and Dancy also runs Dr Rowland and Partners (Womens Institute Hall, Lane End Farm, Ashton, Chester, CH3 8BH) and Dr Rowland and Partners (Old Bank Surgery, Chester Road, Kelsall, Tarporley, CW6 0RY). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at Drs Adey and Dancy?
Around 6,257 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Rural Alliance 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.