GP surgery in Wallasey

St Hilary Group Practice

Broadway, Wallasey, CH45 3NA

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good5,861 patients

Scores 64 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 86% of patients say their experience is good and 66% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2017. It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 64% of GP surgeries in England. 10th of 16 in Wallasey Based on 119 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 62

  • Easy to get through on the phone58
  • Easy to contact online27
  • Good experience of getting in touch41
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment89

Quality of care 66

  • Patients rate the surgery as good72
  • Patients got what they needed38
  • Doctors and nurses listen48
  • Patients trust the staff68
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done69
  • Meets NHS clinical targets59
  • Children vaccinated on time62

What patients say

119 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

66%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

85%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

-3

change since last year

2025: 89% · 2026: 86%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone44%
Had their call answered straight away21%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away56%

The appointment

Were seen the same day51%
Waited more than a week18%
Were seen face to face80%
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 66% 57% 74%
Easy to contact via website 48% 58% 47%
Easy to contact via NHS App 59% 54% 42%
Reception staff helpful 80% 85% 94%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 49% 31% 43%
Sees preferred clinician 36% 42% 28%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 87% 84% 75%
Next steps within 2 days 94% 93% 94%
Good experience of contacting 72% 73% 73%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 52% 57% 48%
Waiting time was about right 86% 69% 79%
Remote appointment 20% 26% 16%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 88% 87% 94%
Treated with care and concern 83% 86% 92%
Considered mental wellbeing 72% 75% 83%
Had all the information needed 93% 92% 93%
Confidence and trust 96% 93% 94%
Involved in decisions 93% 92% 96%
Needs were met 89% 90% 95%
Overall
Overall experience good 85% 77% 89%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 69% 79% 67%
Supported by local services 66% 70% 72%
Discussed managing condition 49% 43% 47%
Agreed a care plan 45% 46% 41%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 119 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 27 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Broadway, Wallasey, CH45 3NA
Phone
0151 638 2216
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.sthilarygrouppractice.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Wallasey PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
N85025 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Cycle parking
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • Documents available in large print
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • High-back waiting room chairs
  • Pharmacy
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Step-free access throughout
  • Tactile flooring: ridged or raised surface, to warn of hazards

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 3 January 2017

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

5,861registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
82.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension18.0%15.2%
Diabetes7.1%7.9%
Asthma8.8%6.6%
COPD1.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.6%3.0%
Depression19.9%14.3%
Obesity12.8%13.9%
Smoking15.8%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4970%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6478%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)68%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target76%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target63%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check85%78%
Asthma: annual review73%66%

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The Village Medical Centre is 0.6 miles away, scores 80 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is St Hilary Group Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), St Hilary Group Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0151 638 2216.

How do patients rate St Hilary Group Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 86% of patients at St Hilary Group Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 66% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 64 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for St Hilary Group Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated St Hilary Group Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 3 January 2017).

What are the opening times of St Hilary Group Practice?

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 27 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact St Hilary Group Practice?

Call 0151 638 2216 or visit its website, www.sthilarygrouppractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Broadway, Wallasey, CH45 3NA.

How many patients are registered at St Hilary Group Practice?

Around 5,861 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Wallasey 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.