GP surgery in Wallasey

Grove RD Surgery

71 Grove Road, Wallasey, CH45 3HF

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good4,648 patients

Scores 96 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 95% of patients say their experience is good and 85% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2016. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 96% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 16 in Wallasey Based on 117 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 96

  • Easy to get through on the phone90
  • Easy to contact online83
  • Good experience of getting in touch95
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment95

Quality of care 93

  • Patients rate the surgery as good97
  • Patients got what they needed88
  • Doctors and nurses listen95
  • Patients trust the staff83
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done57
  • Meets NHS clinical targets72
  • Children vaccinated on time46

What patients say

117 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

85%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

95%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+2

change since last year

2025: 94% · 2026: 95%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone36%
Had their call answered straight away54%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away62%

The appointment

Were seen the same day25%
Waited more than a week13%
Were seen face to face85%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)61%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 85% 57% 97%
Easy to contact via website 73% 58% 83%
Easy to contact via NHS App 72% 54% 90%
Reception staff helpful 99% 85% 99%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 42% 31% 58%
Sees preferred clinician 77% 42% 84%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 95% 84% 92%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 98%
Good experience of contacting 93% 73% 95%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 85% 57% 84%
Waiting time was about right 91% 69% 92%
Remote appointment 15% 26% 8%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 97% 87% 98%
Treated with care and concern 97% 86% 95%
Considered mental wellbeing 89% 75% 92%
Had all the information needed 96% 92% 97%
Confidence and trust 97% 93% 98%
Involved in decisions 98% 92% 98%
Needs were met 97% 90% 97%
Overall
Overall experience good 95% 77% 94%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 90% 79% 79%
Supported by local services 81% 70% 87%
Discussed managing condition 49% 43% 56%
Agreed a care plan 52% 46% 22%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 117 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 25 October 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
71 Grove Road, Wallasey, CH45 3HF
Phone
0151 639 4616
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.groveroadsurgerywirral.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Wallasey PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
N85052 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • Lift
  • Off-site car parking nearby
  • Parent and baby room
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Step-free access throughout
  • Toilets
  • Train station nearby
  • Wheelchair access at entrances and exits

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 28 January 2016

This rating is 10 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

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The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Good
Is it effective?Good
Is it caring?Outstanding
Is it responsive?Good
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

4,648registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
82.4years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension19.9%15.2%
Diabetes7.9%7.9%
Asthma7.7%6.6%
COPD2.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.5%3.0%
Depression22.0%14.3%
Obesity15.4%13.9%
Smoking9.6%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4971%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6472%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)74%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)91%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target85%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target54%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check82%78%
Asthma: annual review69%66%

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Common questions

Is Grove RD Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Grove RD Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0151 639 4616.

How do patients rate Grove RD Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 95% of patients at Grove RD Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 85% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 96 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Grove RD Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Grove RD Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 28 January 2016).

What are the opening times of Grove RD Surgery?

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 25 October 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Grove RD Surgery?

Call 0151 639 4616 or visit its website, www.groveroadsurgerywirral.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 71 Grove Road, Wallasey, CH45 3HF.

How many patients are registered at Grove RD Surgery?

Around 4,648 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Wallasey 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.