GP surgery in Crosby

Kingsway Surgery

30 Kingsway, Waterloo, Liverpool, L22 4RQ

Taking on new patients5,866 patients

Scores 58 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 83% of patients say their experience is good and 60% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 58% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 10 in Crosby Based on 128 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 61

  • Easy to get through on the phone47
  • Easy to contact online17
  • Good experience of getting in touch51
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment92

Quality of care 53

  • Patients rate the surgery as good64
  • Patients got what they needed53
  • Doctors and nurses listen46
  • Patients trust the staff79
  • Inspection rating (Not rated)
  • Health checks and screening done18
  • Meets NHS clinical targets16
  • Children vaccinated on time38

What patients say

128 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

60%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

83%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

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change since last year

2025: 84% · 2026: 83%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone73%
Had their call answered straight away9%
Gave up or got no answer5%
Knew what would happen next straight away73%

The appointment

Were seen the same day57%
Waited more than a week10%
Were seen face to face86%
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 60% 57% 55%
Easy to contact via website 42% 58% 49%
Easy to contact via NHS App 63% 54% 68%
Reception staff helpful 92% 85% 87%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 28% 31% 41%
Sees preferred clinician 46% 42% 50%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 84% 84% 87%
Next steps within 2 days 98% 93% 99%
Good experience of contacting 76% 73% 72%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 46% 57% 48%
Waiting time was about right 88% 69% 82%
Remote appointment 14% 26% 15%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 88% 87% 91%
Treated with care and concern 84% 86% 90%
Considered mental wellbeing 78% 75% 74%
Had all the information needed 95% 92% 93%
Confidence and trust 97% 93% 98%
Involved in decisions 98% 92% 95%
Needs were met 92% 90% 94%
Overall
Overall experience good 83% 77% 84%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 85% 79% 80%
Supported by local services 84% 70% 77%
Discussed managing condition 38% 43% 50%
Agreed a care plan 50% 46% 45%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 128 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 19 February 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
30 Kingsway, Waterloo, Liverpool, L22 4RQ
Phone
0151 928 8668
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
South Sefton PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
N84041 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

No inspection rating has been published for this surgery.

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

5,866registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
82.9years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension15.5%15.2%
Diabetes6.5%7.9%
Asthma6.1%6.6%
COPD2.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.7%3.0%
Depression14.5%14.3%
Obesity11.4%13.9%
Smoking9.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4978%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6476%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)57%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)92%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target66%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target50%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check76%78%
Asthma: annual review54%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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Kingsway Surgerythis surgery5860%83%Yes
42 KingswayLiverpool, L22 4RQunder 0.1 miles7552%86%Yes
Eastview SurgeryLiverpool, L22 4QD0.2 miles4447%86%Yes
Liverpool RD Medical PracticeLiverpool, L23 5TE0.4 miles8079%93%No
Rawson Road Medical CentreLiverpool, L21 1HP0.9 miles4063%74%Yes
Blundellsands SurgeryLiverpool, L23 6TZ0.9 miles5664%86%Yes
Litherland Primary Care Walk-in ServiceLiverpool, L21 9JN0.9 miles
Litherland PracticeLiverpool, L21 9JN0.9 miles123%51%Yes
Ford Medical PracticeLiverpool, L21 0DF1.0 miles1227%59%Yes
15 Sefton RoadLiverpool, L21 9HA1.1 miles023%46%Yes

42 Kingsway is under 0.1 miles away, scores 75 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Kingsway Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Kingsway Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0151 928 8668.

How do patients rate Kingsway Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 83% of patients at Kingsway Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 60% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 58 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What are the opening times of Kingsway 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 19 February 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Kingsway Surgery?

Call 0151 928 8668. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 30 Kingsway, Waterloo, Liverpool, L22 4RQ.

How many patients are registered at Kingsway Surgery?

Around 5,866 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of South Sefton 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.