GP surgery in Warrington

Springfields Medical Centre

The Baths Hlth & W/B Centre, Legh Street, Warrington, WA1 1UG

Taking on new patientsInspection: Outstanding8,500 patients

Scores 74 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 84% of patients say their experience is good and 69% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Outstanding in 2016. It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 74% of GP surgeries in England. 4th of 24 in Warrington Based on 150 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 79

  • Easy to get through on the phone63
  • Easy to contact online37
  • Good experience of getting in touch76
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment93

Quality of care 65

  • Patients rate the surgery as good68
  • Patients got what they needed41
  • Doctors and nurses listen45
  • Patients trust the staff56
  • Inspection rating (Outstanding)98
  • Health checks and screening done28
  • Meets NHS clinical targets61
  • Children vaccinated on time42

What patients say

150 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

68%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

84%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

-3

change since last year

2025: 87% · 2026: 84%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone76%
Had their call answered straight away4%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away68%

The appointment

Were seen the same day44%
Waited more than a week19%
Were seen face to face80%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)56%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 68% 57% 58%
Easy to contact via website 52% 58% 76%
Easy to contact via NHS App 62% 54% 63%
Reception staff helpful 91% 85% 95%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 26% 31% 35%
Sees preferred clinician 53% 42% 37%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 89% 84% 93%
Next steps within 2 days 94% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 84% 73% 85%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 64% 57% 57%
Waiting time was about right 89% 69% 94%
Remote appointment 20% 26% 39%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 87% 87% 91%
Treated with care and concern 85% 86% 91%
Considered mental wellbeing 80% 75% 83%
Had all the information needed 90% 92% 93%
Confidence and trust 94% 93% 93%
Involved in decisions 90% 92% 97%
Needs were met 90% 90% 93%
Overall
Overall experience good 84% 77% 87%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 81% 79% 77%
Supported by local services 82% 70% 62%
Discussed managing condition 49% 43% 47%
Agreed a care plan 40% 46% 51%

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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 19 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
The Baths Hlth & W/B Centre, Legh Street, Warrington, WA1 1UG
Phone
01925 361991
Website
www.springfieldsmedicalcentre.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Warrington Innovation PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
N81036 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled car parking
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Lift
  • Off-site car parking nearby
  • Toilets
  • Wheelchair access at entrances and exits
  • Wheelchair access throughout

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Outstanding

overall, from the inspection published 29 March 2016

This rating is 10 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?Outstanding
Is it responsive?Good
Is it well-led?Outstanding

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

8,500registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
81.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension14.7%15.2%
Diabetes7.6%7.9%
Asthma6.5%6.6%
COPD2.2%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.6%3.0%
Depression13.7%14.3%
Obesity15.4%13.9%
Smoking14.8%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4963%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6471%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)71%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)87%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target82%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target68%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check81%78%
Asthma: annual review48%66%

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Common questions

Is Springfields Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Springfields Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01925 361991.

How do patients rate Springfields Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 84% of patients at Springfields Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 69% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 74 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Springfields Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Springfields Medical Centre as Outstanding at its last published inspection (report published 29 March 2016).

What are the opening times of Springfields 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 19 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Springfields Medical Centre?

Call 01925 361991 or visit its website, www.springfieldsmedicalcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is The Baths Hlth & W/B Centre, Legh Street, Warrington, WA1 1UG.

How many patients are registered at Springfields Medical Centre?

Around 8,500 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Warrington Innovation 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.