GP surgery in Huyton with Roby

Roby Medical Centre

Nutgrove Villa, Westmorland Road, Huyton, Liverpool, L36 6GA

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good4,889 patients

Scores 92 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 96% of patients say their experience is good and 87% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2018. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 92% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 11 in Huyton with Roby Based on 106 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 92

  • Easy to get through on the phone92
  • Easy to contact online39
  • Good experience of getting in touch93
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment92

Quality of care 88

  • Patients rate the surgery as good98
  • Patients got what they needed95
  • Doctors and nurses listen99
  • Patients trust the staff89
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done31
  • Meets NHS clinical targets27
  • Children vaccinated on time13

What patients say

106 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

87%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

96%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+8

change since last year

2025: 88% · 2026: 96%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone87%
Had their call answered straight away38%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away94%

The appointment

Were seen the same day26%
Waited more than a week24%
Were seen face to face75%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)62%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 87% 57% 82%
Easy to contact via website 53% 58% 61%
Easy to contact via NHS App 60% 54% 60%
Reception staff helpful 96% 85% 97%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 22% 31% 15%
Sees preferred clinician 66% 42% 50%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 97% 84% 95%
Next steps within 2 days 99% 93% 99%
Good experience of contacting 92% 73% 85%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 88% 57% 75%
Waiting time was about right 89% 69% 76%
Remote appointment 25% 26% 27%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 99% 87% 88%
Treated with care and concern 99% 86% 88%
Considered mental wellbeing 82% 75% 83%
Had all the information needed 100% 92% 90%
Confidence and trust 98% 93% 95%
Involved in decisions 99% 92% 93%
Needs were met 98% 90% 98%
Overall
Overall experience good 96% 77% 88%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 77% 79% 80%
Supported by local services 79% 70% 70%
Discussed managing condition 50% 43% 46%
Agreed a care plan 46% 46% 24%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 106 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 8pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 22 October 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Nutgrove Villa, Westmorland Road, Huyton, Liverpool, L36 6GA
Phone
0151 449 1972
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Knowsley Central and South PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
N83619 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 18 June 2018

This rating is 8 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

4,889registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
80.9years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension19.0%15.2%
Diabetes7.2%7.9%
Asthma6.8%6.6%
COPD3.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.7%3.0%
Depression18.6%14.3%
Obesity17.9%13.9%
Smoking8.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4975%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6480%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)64%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)96%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target71%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target52%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check69%78%
Asthma: annual review56%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Roby Medical Centrethis surgery9287%96%Yes
Nutgrove Villa SurgeryLiverpool, L36 6GAunder 0.1 miles8789%90%Yes
Aston Healthcare LimitedLiverpool, L36 0UB0.6 miles445%63%Yes
Tarbock Medical CentreLiverpool, L36 0UB0.6 miles9285%93%Yes
Primrose Medical PracticeLiverpool, L36 7XY0.6 miles6972%83%Yes
Colby Medical CentreLiverpool, L36 7XY0.6 miles5385%82%Yes
Longview Medical CentreLiverpool, L36 6EB0.7 miles6471%83%Yes
Hillside House SurgeryLiverpool, L36 7XY0.8 miles3170%79%Yes
Dinas Lane Medical CentreLiverpool, L36 2NW1.0 miles3228%73%Yes
Cornerways Medical CentreLiverpool, L36 3TN1.1 miles1142%76%Yes

Common questions

Is Roby Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Roby Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0151 449 1972.

How do patients rate Roby Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 96% of patients at Roby Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 87% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 92 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Roby Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Roby Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 18 June 2018).

What are the opening times of Roby Medical Centre?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 8pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 22 October 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Roby Medical Centre?

Call 0151 449 1972. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Nutgrove Villa, Westmorland Road, Huyton, Liverpool, L36 6GA.

How many patients are registered at Roby Medical Centre?

Around 4,889 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Knowsley Central and South 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.