GP surgery in Fairfield

Rock Court Surgery

4 Crystal Close, Liverpool, L13 2GA

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good5,641 patients

Scores 70 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 88% of patients say their experience is good and 51% 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 70% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 4 in Fairfield 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 49

  • Easy to get through on the phone30
  • Easy to contact online3
  • Good experience of getting in touch66
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment66

Quality of care 91

  • Patients rate the surgery as good80
  • Patients got what they needed95
  • Doctors and nurses listen95
  • Patients trust the staff96
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done83
  • Meets NHS clinical targets49
  • Children vaccinated on time38

What patients say

105 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

51%

find the phone easy

below the England average (57%)

88%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

-1

change since last year

2025: 89% · 2026: 88%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone72%
Had their call answered straight away8%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away84%

The appointment

Were seen the same day53%
Waited more than a week21%
Were seen face to face81%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)75%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 51% 57% 66%
Easy to contact via website 27% 58% 55%
Easy to contact via NHS App 45% 54% 76%
Reception staff helpful 89% 85% 89%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 30% 31% 45%
Sees preferred clinician 37% 42% 43%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 81% 84% 90%
Next steps within 2 days 100% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 81% 73% 82%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 65% 57% 61%
Waiting time was about right 77% 69% 82%
Remote appointment 19% 26% 19%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 97% 87% 93%
Treated with care and concern 97% 86% 94%
Considered mental wellbeing 85% 75% 87%
Had all the information needed 100% 92% 95%
Confidence and trust 99% 93% 97%
Involved in decisions 99% 92% 95%
Needs were met 98% 90% 95%
Overall
Overall experience good 88% 77% 89%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 83% 79% 69%
Supported by local services 77% 70% 63%
Discussed managing condition 50% 43% 52%
Agreed a care plan 35% 46% 42%

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 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 12 May 2015. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
4 Crystal Close, Liverpool, L13 2GA
Phone
0151 228 0672
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Igpc PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
N82058 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 7 November 2016

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

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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

5,641registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
80.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension16.4%15.2%
Diabetes8.5%7.9%
Asthma6.5%6.6%
COPD3.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.2%3.0%
Depression18.7%14.3%
Obesity16.3%13.9%
Smoking17.4%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4973%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6474%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)77%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)88%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target81%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target64%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check88%78%
Asthma: annual review70%66%

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Common questions

Is Rock Court Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Rock Court Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0151 228 0672.

How do patients rate Rock Court Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 88% of patients at Rock Court Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 51% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 70 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Rock Court Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Rock Court Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 7 November 2016).

What are the opening times of Rock Court Surgery?

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 12 May 2015. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Rock Court Surgery?

Call 0151 228 0672. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 4 Crystal Close, Liverpool, L13 2GA.

How many patients are registered at Rock Court Surgery?

Around 5,641 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Igpc 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.