GP surgery in Bebington

Kings Lane Medical Practice

25 Brackenwood Road, Wirral, CH63 2LR

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good5,122 patients

Scores 90 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 95% of patients say their experience is good and 58% 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 90% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 8 in Bebington Based on 130 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 76

  • Easy to get through on the phone43
  • Easy to contact online93
  • Good experience of getting in touch79
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment85

Quality of care 98

  • Patients rate the surgery as good96
  • Patients got what they needed96
  • Doctors and nurses listen91
  • Patients trust the staff82
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done90
  • Meets NHS clinical targets78
  • Children vaccinated on time84

What patients say

130 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

58%

find the phone easy

about the England average (57%)

94%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+6

change since last year

2025: 88% · 2026: 95%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone31%
Had their call answered straight away18%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away47%

The appointment

Were seen the same day33%
Waited more than a week20%
Were seen face to face69%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)69%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 58% 57% 62%
Easy to contact via website 80% 58% 65%
Easy to contact via NHS App 76% 54% 78%
Reception staff helpful 97% 85% 89%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 25% 31% 20%
Sees preferred clinician 54% 42% 50%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 95% 84% 87%
Next steps within 2 days 99% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 85% 73% 78%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 65% 57% 48%
Waiting time was about right 84% 69% 82%
Remote appointment 31% 26% 24%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 96% 87% 96%
Treated with care and concern 95% 86% 94%
Considered mental wellbeing 89% 75% 93%
Had all the information needed 99% 92% 98%
Confidence and trust 97% 93% 96%
Involved in decisions 98% 92% 96%
Needs were met 98% 90% 97%
Overall
Overall experience good 94% 77% 88%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 87% 79% 84%
Supported by local services 87% 70% 83%
Discussed managing condition 54% 43% 48%
Agreed a care plan 40% 46% 39%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 130 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 10 November 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
25 Brackenwood Road, Wirral, CH63 2LR
Phone
0151 608 4347
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.kingslane.net
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Birkenhead PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
N85054 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • 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 4 May 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?Good
Is it responsive?Good
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

5,122registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
83.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension18.3%15.2%
Diabetes6.6%7.9%
Asthma7.8%6.6%
COPD1.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.8%3.0%
Depression22.4%14.3%
Obesity13.5%13.9%
Smoking8.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4980%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6482%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)73%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)93%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target77%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target63%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check85%78%
Asthma: annual review80%66%

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Common questions

Is Kings Lane Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Kings Lane Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0151 608 4347.

How do patients rate Kings Lane Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 95% of patients at Kings Lane Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 58% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 90 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Kings Lane Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Kings Lane Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 4 May 2016).

What are the opening times of Kings Lane Medical Practice?

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 10 November 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Kings Lane Medical Practice?

Call 0151 608 4347 or visit its website, www.kingslane.net. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 25 Brackenwood Road, Wirral, CH63 2LR.

How many patients are registered at Kings Lane Medical Practice?

Around 5,122 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Birkenhead 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.