GP surgery in Bolton

Little Lever Health Centre 1

Dr Hallikeri & Partners, 63 Market Street, Little Lever, Bolton, BL3 1HH

Taking on new patients4,762 patients

Scores 57 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 85% 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 57% of GP surgeries in England. 14th of 32 in Bolton Based on 96 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 46

  • Easy to get through on the phone46
  • Easy to contact online50
  • Good experience of getting in touch62
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment30

Quality of care 70

  • Patients rate the surgery as good70
  • Patients got what they needed88
  • Doctors and nurses listen64
  • Patients trust the staff58
  • Inspection rating (Not rated)
  • Health checks and screening done40
  • Meets NHS clinical targets25
  • Children vaccinated on time27

What patients say

96 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

60%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

85%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+10

change since last year

2025: 75% · 2026: 85%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone62%
Had their call answered straight away9%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away81%

The appointment

Were seen the same day20%
Waited more than a week34%
Were seen face to face83%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)66%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 60% 57% 54%
Easy to contact via website 58% 58% 48%
Easy to contact via NHS App 70% 54% 54%
Reception staff helpful 90% 85% 84%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 35% 31% 51%
Sees preferred clinician 50% 42% 38%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 84% 84% 90%
Next steps within 2 days 89% 93% 86%
Good experience of contacting 79% 73% 72%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 74% 57% 61%
Waiting time was about right 64% 69% 59%
Remote appointment 16% 26% 22%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 90% 87% 82%
Treated with care and concern 91% 86% 79%
Considered mental wellbeing 80% 75% 68%
Had all the information needed 92% 92% 88%
Confidence and trust 94% 93% 90%
Involved in decisions 93% 92% 94%
Needs were met 97% 90% 90%
Overall
Overall experience good 85% 77% 75%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 81% 79% 75%
Supported by local services 87% 70% 69%
Discussed managing condition 52% 43% 36%
Agreed a care plan 40% 46% 55%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 96 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 8:30pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 27 February 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Dr Hallikeri & Partners, 63 Market Street, Little Lever, Bolton, BL3 1HH
Phone
01204 462640
Website
www.littleleverdoctors.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Breightmet & Little Lever PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
P82020 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • 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

4,762registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
81.0years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension17.2%15.2%
Diabetes11.1%7.9%
Asthma6.5%6.6%
COPD1.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.0%3.0%
Depression17.3%14.3%
Obesity15.8%13.9%
Smoking15.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4957%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6475%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)57%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)92%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target70%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target61%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check83%78%
Asthma: annual review76%66%

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Farnworth Family Practice is 1.5 miles away, scores 78 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Little Lever Health Centre 1 taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Little Lever Health Centre 1 was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01204 462640.

How do patients rate Little Lever Health Centre 1?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 85% of patients at Little Lever Health Centre 1 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 57 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What are the opening times of Little Lever Health Centre 1?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 8:30pm, 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 27 February 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Little Lever Health Centre 1?

Call 01204 462640 or visit its website, www.littleleverdoctors.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Dr Hallikeri & Partners, 63 Market Street, Little Lever, Bolton, BL3 1HH.

How many patients are registered at Little Lever Health Centre 1?

Around 4,762 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Breightmet & Little Lever PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Greater Manchester 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.