GP surgery in Cheshire West and Chester
Firdale Medical Centre
Firdale Road, Northwich, CW8 4AZ
Scores 94 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 92% of patients say their experience is good and 74% 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 93
- Easy to get through on the phone73
- Easy to contact online97
- Good experience of getting in touch93
- Did not wait too long for the appointment95
Quality of care 92
- Patients rate the surgery as good91
- Patients got what they needed64
- Doctors and nurses listen91
- Patients trust the staff81
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done67
- Meets NHS clinical targets98
- Children vaccinated on time97
What patients say
108 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
74%
find the phone easy
well above the England average (57%)
92%
say their experience is good
well above the England average (77%)
+1
change since last year
2025: 90% · 2026: 92%
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 | 74% | 57% | 60% |
| Easy to contact via website | 87% | 58% | 76% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 72% | 54% | 57% |
| Reception staff helpful | 98% | 85% | 87% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 26% | 31% | 21% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 31% | 42% | 37% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 96% | 84% | 93% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 95% | 93% | 91% |
| Good experience of contacting | 92% | 73% | 81% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 51% | 57% | 62% |
| Waiting time was about right | 90% | 69% | 92% |
| Remote appointment | 15% | 26% | 27% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 96% | 87% | 95% |
| Treated with care and concern | 96% | 86% | 94% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 90% | 75% | 84% |
| Had all the information needed | 92% | 92% | 97% |
| Confidence and trust | 97% | 93% | 99% |
| Involved in decisions | 93% | 92% | 98% |
| Needs were met | 93% | 90% | 98% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 92% | 77% | 90% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 83% | 79% | 87% |
| Supported by local services | 79% | 70% | 74% |
| Discussed managing condition | 54% | 43% | 40% |
| Agreed a care plan | 43% | 46% | 41% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 108 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.
What patients tell us
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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 13 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Firdale Road, Northwich, CW8 4AZ
- Phone
- 01606 544300
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Northwich PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- N81025 · NHS profile
Access and facilities
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Induction loop
- Signing service
- Step-free access
- Wheelchair access
- Baby changing facility
- Baby changing facility
- Car parking
- Cycle parking
- Disabled parking
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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 | 15.5% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 7.5% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 17.7% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 16.2% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 10.0% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 78% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 80% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 76% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 90% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 77% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 58% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 82% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 70% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firdale Medical Centrethis surgery | – | 94 | 74% | 92% | Yes |
| Watling Street SurgeryNorthwich, CW9 5EX | 0.7 miles | 43 | 50% | 78% | Yes |
| Danebridge Medical CentreNorthwich, CW9 5HR | 0.7 miles | 24 | 32% | 71% | Yes |
| Witton Street SurgeryNorthwich, CW9 5QU | 1.1 miles | 55 | 77% | 81% | Yes |
| Oakwood Medical CentreNorthwich, CW8 4LF | 1.2 miles | 13 | 46% | 65% | Yes |
| Middlewich Road SurgeryNorthwich, CW9 7DB | 1.6 miles | 44 | 58% | 78% | Yes |
| The Weaverham SurgeryNorthwich, CW8 3EU | 2.1 miles | 67 | 61% | 80% | Yes |
| Willow Wood SurgeryWinsford, CW7 3GY | 4.4 miles | 74 | 80% | 87% | Yes |
| The Weaver Vale SurgeryWinsford, CW7 1AT | 4.5 miles | 85 | 88% | 89% | Yes |
| High Street Practice WinsfordWinsford, CW7 1AT | 4.5 miles | 68 | 77% | 85% | Yes |
Common questions
Is Firdale Medical Centre taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Firdale Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01606 544300.
How do patients rate Firdale Medical Centre?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 92% of patients at Firdale Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 74% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 94 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Firdale Medical Centre?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Firdale Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 12 May 2026).
What are the opening times of Firdale 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 13 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Firdale Medical Centre?
Call 01606 544300. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Firdale Road, Northwich, CW8 4AZ.
How many patients are registered at Firdale Medical Centre?
Around 10,981 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Northwich 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.