GP surgery in Crosby

Moore Street Medical Centre

77 Moore Street, Bootle, L20 4SE

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good5,694 patients

Scores 21 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 65% of patients say their experience is good and 54% 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.

Below average Scores higher than 21% of GP surgeries in England. 8th of 10 in Crosby Based on 115 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 23

  • Easy to get through on the phone36
  • Easy to contact online25
  • Good experience of getting in touch8
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment41

Quality of care 21

  • Patients rate the surgery as good11
  • Patients got what they needed16
  • Doctors and nurses listen22
  • Patients trust the staff40
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done84
  • Meets NHS clinical targets49
  • Children vaccinated on time44

What patients say

115 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

54%

find the phone easy

below the England average (57%)

65%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

+2

change since last year

2025: 62% · 2026: 65%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone70%
Had their call answered straight away9%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away64%

The appointment

Were seen the same day37%
Waited more than a week14%
Were seen face to face56%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)54%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 54% 57% 36%
Easy to contact via website 47% 58% 17%
Easy to contact via NHS App 59% 54% 38%
Reception staff helpful 63% 85% 69%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 49% 31% 43%
Sees preferred clinician 39% 42% 44%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 75% 84% 77%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 55% 73% 50%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 34% 57% 34%
Waiting time was about right 68% 69% 66%
Remote appointment 44% 26% 36%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 82% 87% 93%
Treated with care and concern 85% 86% 93%
Considered mental wellbeing 75% 75% 78%
Had all the information needed 92% 92% 92%
Confidence and trust 92% 93% 94%
Involved in decisions 83% 92% 95%
Needs were met 85% 90% 92%
Overall
Overall experience good 65% 77% 62%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 74% 79% 78%
Supported by local services 74% 70% 72%
Discussed managing condition 45% 43% 47%
Agreed a care plan 24% 46% 39%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 115 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 5 June 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
77 Moore Street, Bootle, L20 4SE
Phone
0151 944 1066
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
N84016 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Car parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 22 December 2023

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The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Good
Is it effective?Good
Is it caring?Good
Is it responsive?Requires improvement
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

5,694registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
77.6years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension17.7%15.2%
Diabetes10.5%7.9%
Asthma7.5%6.6%
COPD4.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.8%3.0%
Depression21.1%14.3%
Obesity21.3%13.9%
Smoking20.7%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4971%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6475%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)76%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)91%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target84%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target57%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check79%78%
Asthma: annual review79%66%

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Moore Street Medical Centrethis surgery2154%65%Yes
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Park Street SurgeryBootle, L20 3DF0.9 miles3748%82%Yes
Rawson Road Medical CentreLiverpool, L21 1HP0.9 miles4063%74%Yes

The Strand Medical Centre is 0.5 miles away, scores 56 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Moore Street Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Moore Street Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0151 944 1066.

How do patients rate Moore Street Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 65% of patients at Moore Street Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 54% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 21 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Moore Street Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Moore Street Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 22 December 2023).

What are the opening times of Moore Street 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 5 June 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Moore Street Medical Centre?

Call 0151 944 1066. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 77 Moore Street, Bootle, L20 4SE.

How many patients are registered at Moore Street Medical Centre?

Around 5,694 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.