GP surgery in Warrington

Manchester Road Surgery

280 Manchester Road, Warrington, WA1 3RB

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good3,619 patients

Scores 85 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 86% of patients say their experience is good and 76% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2026. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 85% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 24 in Warrington Based on 93 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 88

  • Easy to get through on the phone75
  • Easy to contact online37
  • Good experience of getting in touch92
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment95

Quality of care 75

  • Patients rate the surgery as good75
  • Patients got what they needed40
  • Doctors and nurses listen85
  • Patients trust the staff93
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done56
  • Meets NHS clinical targets95
  • Children vaccinated on time22

What patients say

93 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

76%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

86%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+3

change since last year

2025: 83% · 2026: 86%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone73%
Had their call answered straight away40%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away63%

The appointment

Were seen the same day55%
Waited more than a week10%
Were seen face to face81%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)81%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 76% 57% 79%
Easy to contact via website 52% 58% 51%
Easy to contact via NHS App 64% 54% 71%
Reception staff helpful 92% 85% 95%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 42% 31% 53%
Sees preferred clinician 62% 42% 53%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 87% 84% 90%
Next steps within 2 days 93% 93% 100%
Good experience of contacting 91% 73% 85%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 63% 57% 75%
Waiting time was about right 91% 69% 87%
Remote appointment 19% 26% 29%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 94% 87% 91%
Treated with care and concern 88% 86% 89%
Considered mental wellbeing 85% 75% 76%
Had all the information needed 93% 92% 94%
Confidence and trust 99% 93% 96%
Involved in decisions 94% 92% 99%
Needs were met 90% 90% 94%
Overall
Overall experience good 86% 77% 83%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 77% 79% 80%
Supported by local services 73% 70% 73%
Discussed managing condition 53% 43% 55%
Agreed a care plan 39% 46% 55%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 93 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 21 October 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
280 Manchester Road, Warrington, WA1 3RB
Phone
01925 230022
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Warrington Central East PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
N81107 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 25 August 2026

Read the inspection report

The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Requires improvement
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

3,619registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
81.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension14.0%15.2%
Diabetes6.3%7.9%
Asthma7.9%6.6%
COPD2.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.0%3.0%
Depression22.9%14.3%
Obesity14.4%13.9%
Smoking14.6%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4974%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6477%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)74%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target78%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target68%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check72%78%
Asthma: annual review60%66%

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Common questions

Is Manchester Road Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Manchester Road Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01925 230022.

How do patients rate Manchester Road Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 86% of patients at Manchester Road Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 76% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 85 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Manchester Road Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Manchester Road Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 25 August 2026).

What are the opening times of Manchester Road 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 21 October 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Manchester Road Surgery?

Call 01925 230022. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 280 Manchester Road, Warrington, WA1 3RB.

How many patients are registered at Manchester Road Surgery?

Around 3,619 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Warrington Central East 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.