GP surgery in Kirkby

Millbrook Medical Centre

Southdene Pcrc, Bewley Drive, Kirkby, Liverpool, L32 9PF

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good12,256 patients

Scores 73 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 87% of patients say their experience is good and 62% 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.

Good Scores higher than 73% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 5 in Kirkby Based on 104 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 67

  • Easy to get through on the phone51
  • Easy to contact online67
  • Good experience of getting in touch70
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment72

Quality of care 77

  • Patients rate the surgery as good76
  • Patients got what they needed92
  • Doctors and nurses listen80
  • Patients trust the staff75
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done49
  • Meets NHS clinical targets27
  • Children vaccinated on time15

What patients say

104 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

62%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

87%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

-2

change since last year

2025: 89% · 2026: 87%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone51%
Had their call answered straight away20%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away71%

The appointment

Were seen the same day34%
Waited more than a week32%
Were seen face to face84%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)48%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 62% 57% 53%
Easy to contact via website 65% 58% 43%
Easy to contact via NHS App 65% 54% 61%
Reception staff helpful 92% 85% 98%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 16% 31% 31%
Sees preferred clinician 30% 42% 38%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 84% 84% 87%
Next steps within 2 days 94% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 82% 73% 78%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 68% 57% 59%
Waiting time was about right 79% 69% 67%
Remote appointment 15% 26% 25%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 93% 87% 93%
Treated with care and concern 90% 86% 94%
Considered mental wellbeing 86% 75% 84%
Had all the information needed 91% 92% 95%
Confidence and trust 96% 93% 99%
Involved in decisions 98% 92% 97%
Needs were met 97% 90% 93%
Overall
Overall experience good 87% 77% 89%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 82% 79% 64%
Supported by local services 61% 70% 77%
Discussed managing condition 40% 43% 53%
Agreed a care plan 53% 46% 36%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 104 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 24 December 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Southdene Pcrc, Bewley Drive, Kirkby, Liverpool, L32 9PF
Phone
0151 546 2480
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Kirkby PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
N83032 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.

Dr Winterburn & Partners
Tower Hill Health Centre, Ebony Way, Kirkby, Liverpool, L33 1XT

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Audio-descriptive for appointment announcements
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • Documents available in large print
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Sign language interpreter available in-person
  • Sign language interpreter available online
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Step-free access throughout
  • Toilets

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 16 December 2016

This rating is 9 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

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

12,256registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
78.0years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension15.5%15.2%
Diabetes9.2%7.9%
Asthma7.7%6.6%
COPD4.2%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.5%3.0%
Depression30.3%14.3%
Obesity22.6%13.9%
Smoking16.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4970%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6467%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)77%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)91%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target76%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target54%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check84%78%
Asthma: annual review68%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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Millbrook Medical Centrethis surgery7362%87%Yes
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Moss WayLiverpool, L11 0BL1.3 miles9694%95%Yes
Dr Maassarani & PartnersLiverpool, L33 1XT1.3 miles226%58%Yes
Fir TreeLiverpool, L12 0JE1.9 miles5657%85%Yes
Westmoreland GP CentreLiverpool, L9 7AL1.9 miles427%64%Yes
Jubilee Medical CentreLiverpool, L11 4UG2.0 miles2545%79%Yes

Moss Way is 1.3 miles away, scores 96 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Millbrook Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Millbrook Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0151 546 2480.

How do patients rate Millbrook Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 87% of patients at Millbrook Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 62% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 73 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Millbrook Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Millbrook Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 16 December 2016).

What are the opening times of Millbrook 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 24 December 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Millbrook Medical Centre?

Call 0151 546 2480. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Southdene Pcrc, Bewley Drive, Kirkby, Liverpool, L32 9PF.

Does Millbrook Medical Centre have a branch surgery?

Yes. Millbrook Medical Centre also runs Dr Winterburn & Partners (Tower Hill Health Centre, Ebony Way, Kirkby, Liverpool, L33 1XT). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Millbrook Medical Centre?

Around 12,256 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Kirkby 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.