GP surgery in Liskeard

Oak Tree Surgery

Clemo Road, Liskeard, PL14 3XA

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good17,099 patients

Scores 33 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 72% 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 2025. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 33% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 2 in Liskeard Based on 101 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 30

  • Easy to get through on the phone35
  • Easy to contact online76
  • Good experience of getting in touch32
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment21

Quality of care 41

  • Patients rate the surgery as good25
  • Patients got what they needed40
  • Doctors and nurses listen62
  • Patients trust the staff49
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done56
  • Meets NHS clinical targets68
  • Children vaccinated on time61

What patients say

101 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

54%

find the phone easy

below the England average (57%)

72%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

-4

change since last year

2025: 76% · 2026: 72%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone34%
Had their call answered straight away7%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away31%

The appointment

Were seen the same day24%
Waited more than a week43%
Were seen face to face70%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)51%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 54% 57% 55%
Easy to contact via website 69% 58% 67%
Easy to contact via NHS App 77% 54% 54%
Reception staff helpful 78% 85% 76%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 21% 31% 26%
Sees preferred clinician 20% 42% 35%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 90% 84% 85%
Next steps within 2 days 88% 93% 91%
Good experience of contacting 69% 73% 72%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 43% 57% 41%
Waiting time was about right 60% 69% 55%
Remote appointment 30% 26% 36%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 90% 87% 92%
Treated with care and concern 87% 86% 92%
Considered mental wellbeing 70% 75% 82%
Had all the information needed 94% 92% 91%
Confidence and trust 93% 93% 96%
Involved in decisions 94% 92% 94%
Needs were met 90% 90% 92%
Overall
Overall experience good 72% 77% 76%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 81% 79% 65%
Supported by local services 75% 70% 64%
Discussed managing condition 31% 43% 27%
Agreed a care plan 42% 46% 15%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 101 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday7:30am to 6pm
Tuesday8am to 6pm
Wednesday7:30am to 6pm
Thursday8am to 6pm
Friday8am to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 25 January 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Clemo Road, Liskeard, PL14 3XA
Phone
01579 324252
Website
oaktreesurgeryandpensilvahc.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
East Cornwall PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
L82016 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

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

Pensilva Health Centre
School Road, Pensilva, Liskeard, PL14 5RP

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 3 November 2025

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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

17,099registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
83.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension18.4%15.2%
Diabetes8.9%7.9%
Asthma8.2%6.6%
COPD2.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.3%3.0%
Depression17.5%14.3%
Obesity16.2%13.9%
Smoking11.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4972%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6475%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)70%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)91%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target80%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target57%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check45%78%
Asthma: annual review64%66%

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Tamar Valley Health is 6.5 miles away, scores 50 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Oak Tree Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Oak Tree Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01579 324252.

How do patients rate Oak Tree Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 72% of patients at Oak Tree Surgery 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 33 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Oak Tree Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Oak Tree Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 3 November 2025).

What are the opening times of Oak Tree Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 7:30am to 6pm, Tuesday 8am to 6pm, Wednesday 7:30am to 6pm, Thursday 8am to 6pm, Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 25 January 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Oak Tree Surgery?

Call 01579 324252 or visit its website, oaktreesurgeryandpensilvahc.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Clemo Road, Liskeard, PL14 3XA.

Does Oak Tree Surgery have a branch surgery?

Yes. Oak Tree Surgery also runs Pensilva Health Centre (School Road, Pensilva, Liskeard, PL14 5RP). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Oak Tree Surgery?

Around 17,099 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of East Cornwall PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly 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.