GP surgery in Childwall

Lance Lane Medical Centre

19 Lance Lane, Liverpool, L15 6TS

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good6,497 patients

Scores 68 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 84% of patients say their experience is good and 63% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2023. It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 68% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 4 in Childwall Based on 112 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 70

  • Easy to get through on the phone53
  • Easy to contact online69
  • Good experience of getting in touch62
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment84

Quality of care 61

  • Patients rate the surgery as good66
  • Patients got what they needed83
  • Doctors and nurses listen63
  • Patients trust the staff58
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done17
  • Meets NHS clinical targets40
  • Children vaccinated on time19

What patients say

112 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

63%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

84%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+8

change since last year

2025: 76% · 2026: 84%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone77%
Had their call answered straight away14%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away67%

The appointment

Were seen the same day54%
Waited more than a week14%
Were seen face to face71%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)64%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 63% 57% 50%
Easy to contact via website 66% 58% 54%
Easy to contact via NHS App 61% 54% 34%
Reception staff helpful 87% 85% 84%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 21% 31% 32%
Sees preferred clinician 74% 42% 41%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 88% 84% 81%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 92%
Good experience of contacting 79% 73% 72%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 54% 57% 58%
Waiting time was about right 84% 69% 85%
Remote appointment 28% 26% 23%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 90% 87% 82%
Treated with care and concern 92% 86% 83%
Considered mental wellbeing 78% 75% 73%
Had all the information needed 94% 92% 93%
Confidence and trust 94% 93% 88%
Involved in decisions 90% 92% 89%
Needs were met 96% 90% 89%
Overall
Overall experience good 84% 77% 76%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 76% 79% 80%
Supported by local services 78% 70% 65%
Discussed managing condition 52% 43% 49%
Agreed a care plan 40% 46% 20%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 112 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 30 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
19 Lance Lane, Liverpool, L15 6TS
Phone
0151 737 2882
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Childwall & Wavertree PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
N82014 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 28 July 2023

Read the inspection report

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

6,497registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
81.9years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension18.0%15.2%
Diabetes7.7%7.9%
Asthma7.2%6.6%
COPD3.2%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.8%3.0%
Depression19.4%14.3%
Obesity15.4%13.9%
Smoking12.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4971%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6476%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)61%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)87%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target66%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target55%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check70%78%
Asthma: annual review54%66%

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Penny Lane Surgery is 0.5 miles away, scores 96 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Lance Lane Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Lance Lane Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0151 737 2882.

How do patients rate Lance Lane Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 84% of patients at Lance Lane Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 63% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 68 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Lance Lane Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Lance Lane Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 28 July 2023).

What are the opening times of Lance Lane 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 30 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Lance Lane Medical Centre?

Call 0151 737 2882. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 19 Lance Lane, Liverpool, L15 6TS.

How many patients are registered at Lance Lane Medical Centre?

Around 6,497 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Childwall & Wavertree 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.