GP surgery in Huyton with Roby

Stockbridge Village Health Centre

Waterpark Drive, Liverpool, L28 3QA

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good8,758 patients

Scores 20 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 74% of patients say their experience is good and 32% 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.

Below average Scores higher than 20% of GP surgeries in England. 9th of 11 in Huyton with Roby Based on 110 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 20

  • Easy to get through on the phone7
  • Easy to contact online30
  • Good experience of getting in touch8
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment59

Quality of care 26

  • Patients rate the surgery as good32
  • Patients got what they needed45
  • Doctors and nurses listen16
  • Patients trust the staff48
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done37
  • Meets NHS clinical targets15
  • Children vaccinated on time7

What patients say

110 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

32%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

74%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

+5

change since last year

2025: 69% · 2026: 74%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone61%
Had their call answered straight away6%
Gave up or got no answer16%
Knew what would happen next straight away75%

The appointment

Were seen the same day43%
Waited more than a week26%
Were seen face to face89%
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 32% 57% 19%
Easy to contact via website 50% 58% 27%
Easy to contact via NHS App 53% 54% 24%
Reception staff helpful 81% 85% 77%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 22% 31% 22%
Sees preferred clinician 19% 42% 28%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 74% 84% 62%
Next steps within 2 days 91% 93% 100%
Good experience of contacting 55% 73% 40%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 62% 57% 32%
Waiting time was about right 75% 69% 66%
Remote appointment 11% 26% 26%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 81% 87% 74%
Treated with care and concern 82% 86% 81%
Considered mental wellbeing 72% 75% 66%
Had all the information needed 90% 92% 82%
Confidence and trust 93% 93% 86%
Involved in decisions 93% 92% 87%
Needs were met 90% 90% 90%
Overall
Overall experience good 74% 77% 69%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 63% 79% 67%
Supported by local services 63% 70% 69%
Discussed managing condition 43% 43% 31%
Agreed a care plan 46% 46% 65%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 110 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 3 November 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Waterpark Drive, Liverpool, L28 3QA
Phone
0151 489 9924
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
N83018 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

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

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 6 June 2017

This rating is 9 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

8,758registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
78.4years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension15.0%15.2%
Diabetes9.3%7.9%
Asthma6.6%6.6%
COPD4.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.4%3.0%
Depression18.7%14.3%
Obesity15.3%13.9%
Smoking22.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4967%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6466%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)72%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)87%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target77%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target56%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check68%78%
Asthma: annual review64%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Stockbridge Village Health Centrethis surgery2032%74%Yes
Yewtree Medical CentreLiverpool, L14 4ED0.5 miles435%63%Yes
Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation TrustLiverpool, L14 4ED0.5 miles
Cornerways Medical CentreLiverpool, L36 3TN0.7 miles1142%76%Yes
Dinas Lane Medical CentreLiverpool, L36 2NW1.0 miles3228%73%Yes
Dovecot Health CentreLiverpool, L14 0NL1.1 miles8975%93%Yes
Hillside House SurgeryLiverpool, L36 7XY1.1 miles3170%79%Yes
Primrose Medical PracticeLiverpool, L36 7XY1.2 miles6972%83%Yes
Colby Medical CentreLiverpool, L36 7XY1.2 miles5385%82%Yes
Dr M Suares' PracticeLiverpool, L14 0JE1.2 miles6368%85%Yes

Dinas Lane Medical Centre is 1.0 miles away, scores 32 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Stockbridge Village Health Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Stockbridge Village Health Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0151 489 9924.

How do patients rate Stockbridge Village Health Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 74% of patients at Stockbridge Village Health Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 32% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 20 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Stockbridge Village Health Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Stockbridge Village Health Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 6 June 2017).

What are the opening times of Stockbridge Village Health 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 3 November 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Stockbridge Village Health Centre?

Call 0151 489 9924. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Waterpark Drive, Liverpool, L28 3QA.

How many patients are registered at Stockbridge Village Health Centre?

Around 8,758 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.