GP surgery in Liverpool

Fulwood Green Medical Centre

2a Jericho Lane, Liverpool, L17 5AR

Taking on new patients7,055 patients

Scores 61 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 79% of patients say their experience is good and 72% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 61% of GP surgeries in England. 13th of 32 in Liverpool Based on 121 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 50

  • Easy to get through on the phone70
  • Easy to contact online29
  • Good experience of getting in touch52
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment35

Quality of care 73

  • Patients rate the surgery as good50
  • Patients got what they needed81
  • Doctors and nurses listen85
  • Patients trust the staff84
  • Inspection rating (Not Rated)
  • Health checks and screening done42
  • Meets NHS clinical targets52
  • Children vaccinated on time72

What patients say

121 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

72%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

79%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+3

change since last year

2025: 76% · 2026: 79%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone68%
Had their call answered straight away7%
Gave up or got no answer7%
Knew what would happen next straight away73%

The appointment

Were seen the same day23%
Waited more than a week45%
Were seen face to face77%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)71%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 72% 57% 66%
Easy to contact via website 49% 58% 47%
Easy to contact via NHS App 56% 54% 69%
Reception staff helpful 86% 85% 74%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 37% 31% 38%
Sees preferred clinician 44% 42% 45%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 89% 84% 82%
Next steps within 2 days 93% 93% 89%
Good experience of contacting 76% 73% 65%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 70% 57% 51%
Waiting time was about right 66% 69% 49%
Remote appointment 23% 26% 26%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 94% 87% 92%
Treated with care and concern 93% 86% 88%
Considered mental wellbeing 87% 75% 78%
Had all the information needed 97% 92% 97%
Confidence and trust 97% 93% 93%
Involved in decisions 97% 92% 93%
Needs were met 95% 90% 94%
Overall
Overall experience good 79% 77% 76%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 89% 79% 68%
Supported by local services 79% 70% 68%
Discussed managing condition 53% 43% 43%
Agreed a care plan 51% 46% 57%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 121 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 7pm
Tuesday8am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 13 July 2016. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
2a Jericho Lane, Liverpool, L17 5AR
Phone
0151 727 2440
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Swagga PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
N82062 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • 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

Not Rated

overall, from the inspection published –

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The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Not Rated
Is it effective?Not Rated
Is it caring?Not Rated
Is it responsive?Not Rated
Is it well-led?Not Rated

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

7,055registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
82.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension16.2%15.2%
Diabetes6.9%7.9%
Asthma6.6%6.6%
COPD2.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.8%3.0%
Depression14.3%14.3%
Obesity12.3%13.9%
Smoking8.0%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4969%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6475%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)66%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)85%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target65%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target58%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check80%78%
Asthma: annual review63%66%

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Common questions

Is Fulwood Green Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Fulwood Green Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0151 727 2440.

How do patients rate Fulwood Green Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 79% of patients at Fulwood Green Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 72% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 61 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What are the opening times of Fulwood Green Medical Centre?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 7pm, 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 July 2016. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Fulwood Green Medical Centre?

Call 0151 727 2440. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 2a Jericho Lane, Liverpool, L17 5AR.

How many patients are registered at Fulwood Green Medical Centre?

Around 7,055 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Swagga 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.