GP surgery in Croxteth

Gillmoss Medical Centre

48 Petherick Road, Liverpool, L11 0AG

Taking on new patientsInspection: Requires improvement2,348 patients

Scores 71 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 89% of patients say their experience is good and 73% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Requires improvement in 2023. It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 71% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 3 in Croxteth Based on 113 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 78

  • Easy to get through on the phone70
  • Easy to contact online70
  • Good experience of getting in touch65
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment85

Quality of care 60

  • Patients rate the surgery as good83
  • Patients got what they needed63
  • Doctors and nurses listen96
  • Patients trust the staff81
  • Inspection rating (Requires improvement)2
  • Health checks and screening done16
  • Meets NHS clinical targets27
  • Children vaccinated on time8

What patients say

113 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

73%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

89%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+5

change since last year

2025: 84% · 2026: 89%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone76%
Had their call answered straight away18%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away85%

The appointment

Were seen the same day40%
Waited more than a week16%
Were seen face to face78%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)65%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 73% 57% 77%
Easy to contact via website 66% 58% 77%
Easy to contact via NHS App 59% 54% 74%
Reception staff helpful 99% 85% 95%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 43% 31% 43%
Sees preferred clinician 71% 42% 70%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 85% 84% 79%
Next steps within 2 days 98% 93% 97%
Good experience of contacting 80% 73% 84%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 61% 57% 69%
Waiting time was about right 84% 69% 89%
Remote appointment 22% 26% 33%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 97% 87% 86%
Treated with care and concern 92% 86% 87%
Considered mental wellbeing 86% 75% 77%
Had all the information needed 100% 92% 94%
Confidence and trust 97% 93% 88%
Involved in decisions 97% 92% 91%
Needs were met 93% 90% 91%
Overall
Overall experience good 89% 77% 84%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 70% 79% 75%
Supported by local services 84% 70% 78%
Discussed managing condition 64% 43% 52%
Agreed a care plan 67% 46% 60%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 113 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 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 28 June 2012. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
48 Petherick Road, Liverpool, L11 0AG
Phone
0151 546 3867
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
N82087 · 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

Requires improvement

overall, from the inspection published 17 February 2023

Read the inspection report

The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Requires improvement
Is it effective?Requires improvement
Is it caring?Good
Is it responsive?Good
Is it well-led?Requires improvement

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

2,348registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
77.5years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension17.2%15.2%
Diabetes11.0%7.9%
Asthma5.4%6.6%
COPD6.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease5.8%3.0%
Depression11.5%14.3%
Obesity21.0%13.9%
Smoking22.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4961%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6458%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)66%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target66%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target56%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check75%78%
Asthma: annual review65%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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Gillmoss Medical Centrethis surgery7173%89%Yes
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Fir TreeLiverpool, L12 0JE1.1 miles5657%85%Yes
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St. Laurence's Medical CentreLiverpool, L32 9QU1.3 miles2232%71%Yes
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Stopgate Lane Medical CentreLiverpool, L9 6AP1.7 miles8577%93%Yes

Moss Way is 0.2 miles away, scores 96 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Gillmoss Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Gillmoss Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0151 546 3867.

How do patients rate Gillmoss Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 89% of patients at Gillmoss Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 73% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 71 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Gillmoss Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Gillmoss Medical Centre as Requires improvement at its last published inspection (report published 17 February 2023).

What are the opening times of Gillmoss 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 28 June 2012. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Gillmoss Medical Centre?

Call 0151 546 3867. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 48 Petherick Road, Liverpool, L11 0AG.

How many patients are registered at Gillmoss Medical Centre?

Around 2,348 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.