GP surgery in Bebington

Orchard Surgery

Village Road, Bromborough, Wirral, CH62 7EU

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good6,923 patients

Scores 37 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 76% of patients say their experience is good and 50% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2024. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 37% of GP surgeries in England. 8th of 8 in Bebington Based on 105 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 41

  • Easy to get through on the phone28
  • Easy to contact online88
  • Good experience of getting in touch33
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment52

Quality of care 35

  • Patients rate the surgery as good38
  • Patients got what they needed38
  • Doctors and nurses listen71
  • Patients trust the staff40
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done21
  • Meets NHS clinical targets31
  • Children vaccinated on time25

What patients say

105 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

50%

find the phone easy

below the England average (57%)

76%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

-5

change since last year

2025: 81% · 2026: 76%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone42%
Had their call answered straight away4%
Gave up or got no answer3%
Knew what would happen next straight away43%

The appointment

Were seen the same day34%
Waited more than a week19%
Were seen face to face74%
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 50% 57% 56%
Easy to contact via website 76% 58% 69%
Easy to contact via NHS App 70% 54% 65%
Reception staff helpful 85% 85% 90%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 44% 31% 32%
Sees preferred clinician 30% 42% 28%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 86% 84% 90%
Next steps within 2 days 97% 93% 100%
Good experience of contacting 70% 73% 82%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 37% 57% 54%
Waiting time was about right 72% 69% 75%
Remote appointment 26% 26% 36%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 92% 87% 92%
Treated with care and concern 86% 86% 91%
Considered mental wellbeing 77% 75% 75%
Had all the information needed 92% 92% 96%
Confidence and trust 92% 93% 96%
Involved in decisions 98% 92% 93%
Needs were met 89% 90% 89%
Overall
Overall experience good 76% 77% 81%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 85% 79% 83%
Supported by local services 68% 70% 78%
Discussed managing condition 48% 43% 51%
Agreed a care plan 60% 46% 47%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 105 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 8pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 5 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Village Road, Bromborough, Wirral, CH62 7EU
Phone
0151 334 2084
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Healthier South Wirral PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
N85047 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 4 March 2024

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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

6,923registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
82.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension15.3%15.2%
Diabetes8.3%7.9%
Asthma7.3%6.6%
COPD2.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.5%3.0%
Depression18.7%14.3%
Obesity13.1%13.9%
Smoking9.4%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4976%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6476%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)63%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)91%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target74%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target56%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check70%78%
Asthma: annual review49%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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Orchard Surgerythis surgery3750%76%Yes
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Riverside SurgeryBirkenhead, CH42 2AG3.0 miles5772%82%Yes

Eastham Group Practice is 0.7 miles away, scores 68 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Orchard Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Orchard Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0151 334 2084.

How do patients rate Orchard Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 76% of patients at Orchard Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 50% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 37 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Orchard Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Orchard Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 4 March 2024).

What are the opening times of Orchard Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 8pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 5 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Orchard Surgery?

Call 0151 334 2084. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Village Road, Bromborough, Wirral, CH62 7EU.

How many patients are registered at Orchard Surgery?

Around 6,923 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Healthier South Wirral 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.