GP surgery in Everton

Fairfield Medical Centre

2a Penvalley Crescent, Liverpool, L6 3BY

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good8,773 patients

Scores 13 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 70% of patients say their experience is good and 27% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2022. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 13% of GP surgeries in England. 6th of 7 in Everton Based on 99 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 8

  • Easy to get through on the phone3
  • Easy to contact online17
  • Good experience of getting in touch9
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment25

Quality of care 26

  • Patients rate the surgery as good23
  • Patients got what they needed52
  • Doctors and nurses listen62
  • Patients trust the staff33
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done9
  • Meets NHS clinical targets38
  • Children vaccinated on time20

What patients say

99 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

27%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

70%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

-8

change since last year

2025: 78% · 2026: 70%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone47%
Had their call answered straight away13%
Gave up or got no answer14%
Knew what would happen next straight away54%

The appointment

Were seen the same day34%
Waited more than a week24%
Were seen face to face77%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)68%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 27% 57% 45%
Easy to contact via website 42% 58% 46%
Easy to contact via NHS App 44% 54% 55%
Reception staff helpful 91% 85% 88%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 43% 31% 62%
Sees preferred clinician 32% 42% 42%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 72% 84% 78%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 89%
Good experience of contacting 57% 73% 72%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 52% 57% 63%
Waiting time was about right 62% 69% 75%
Remote appointment 24% 26% 33%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 90% 87% 86%
Treated with care and concern 91% 86% 84%
Considered mental wellbeing 78% 75% 79%
Had all the information needed 90% 92% 97%
Confidence and trust 91% 93% 95%
Involved in decisions 90% 92% 97%
Needs were met 91% 90% 86%
Overall
Overall experience good 70% 77% 78%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 58% 79% 36%
Supported by local services 55% 70% 44%
Discussed managing condition 41% 43% 43%
Agreed a care plan 33% 46% 56%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 99 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 8pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 26 June 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
2a Penvalley Crescent, Liverpool, L6 3BY
Phone
0151 2854415
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
N82113 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • 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 29 November 2022

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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

8,773registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
77.6years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension11.7%15.2%
Diabetes7.0%7.9%
Asthma4.4%6.6%
COPD2.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.2%3.0%
Depression15.7%14.3%
Obesity15.0%13.9%
Smoking21.3%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4943%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6451%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)61%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)77%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target65%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target44%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check75%78%
Asthma: annual review76%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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Fairfield Medical Centrethis surgery1327%70%Yes
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Priory Medical CentreLiverpool, L6 4EW0.3 miles2533%74%Yes
Bigham Road Medical CentreLiverpool, L6 6DW0.4 miles443%57%Yes
Islington House Medical CentreLiverpool, L6 2EH0.7 miles6670%87%Yes
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Beacon Health KensingtonLiverpool, L7 2AB0.8 miles2651%69%Yes
Townsend Medical CentreLiverpool, L6 0BB0.8 miles2173%71%Yes
Anfield Group PracticeLiverpool, L6 0BB0.8 miles1243%69%Yes
Brownlow Health at KensingtonLiverpool, L7 2PF0.8 miles6764%88%Yes

Priory Medical Centre is 0.3 miles away, scores 25 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Fairfield Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Fairfield Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0151 2854415.

How do patients rate Fairfield Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 70% of patients at Fairfield Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 27% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 13 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Fairfield Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Fairfield Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 29 November 2022).

What are the opening times of Fairfield Medical Centre?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 8pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 26 June 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Fairfield Medical Centre?

Call 0151 2854415. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 2a Penvalley Crescent, Liverpool, L6 3BY.

How many patients are registered at Fairfield Medical Centre?

Around 8,773 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.