GP surgery in Huyton with Roby

Tarbock Medical Centre

Manor Farm Primary Care R, Manor Farm Road, Huyton, Liverpool, L36 0UB

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good5,214 patients

Scores 92 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 93% of patients say their experience is good and 85% 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.

Excellent Scores higher than 92% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 11 in Huyton with Roby Based on 111 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 phone89
  • Easy to contact online80
  • Good experience of getting in touch94
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment78

Quality of care 89

  • Patients rate the surgery as good94
  • Patients got what they needed75
  • Doctors and nurses listen92
  • Patients trust the staff91
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done86
  • Meets NHS clinical targets11
  • Children vaccinated on time23

What patients say

111 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

85%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

93%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

-2

change since last year

2025: 96% · 2026: 93%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone77%
Had their call answered straight away30%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away71%

The appointment

Were seen the same day32%
Waited more than a week17%
Were seen face to face70%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)63%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 85% 57% 84%
Easy to contact via website 71% 58% 81%
Easy to contact via NHS App 88% 54% 82%
Reception staff helpful 96% 85% 96%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 44% 31% 52%
Sees preferred clinician 62% 42% 71%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 85% 84% 88%
Next steps within 2 days 99% 93% 99%
Good experience of contacting 92% 73% 90%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 56% 57% 67%
Waiting time was about right 81% 69% 77%
Remote appointment 30% 26% 18%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 96% 87% 96%
Treated with care and concern 96% 86% 96%
Considered mental wellbeing 90% 75% 92%
Had all the information needed 98% 92% 100%
Confidence and trust 98% 93% 100%
Involved in decisions 97% 92% 96%
Needs were met 94% 90% 97%
Overall
Overall experience good 93% 77% 96%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 86% 79% 87%
Supported by local services 79% 70% 88%
Discussed managing condition 39% 43% 71%
Agreed a care plan 46% 46% 28%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 111 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 2 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Manor Farm Primary Care R, Manor Farm Road, Huyton, Liverpool, L36 0UB
Phone
0151 489 1444
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
N83047 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Pram park
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 30 October 2017

This rating is 8 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

5,214registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
80.9years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension20.2%15.2%
Diabetes7.5%7.9%
Asthma6.8%6.6%
COPD2.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.5%3.0%
Depression13.7%14.3%
Obesity14.3%13.9%
Smoking9.4%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4977%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6483%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)75%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)93%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target86%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target57%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check87%78%
Asthma: annual review69%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Tarbock Medical Centrethis surgery9285%93%Yes
Aston Healthcare LimitedLiverpool, L36 0UBunder 0.1 miles445%63%Yes
Roby Medical CentreLiverpool, L36 6GA0.6 miles9287%96%Yes
Nutgrove Villa SurgeryLiverpool, L36 6GA0.6 miles8789%90%Yes
Longview Medical CentreLiverpool, L36 6EB0.8 miles6471%83%Yes
Colby Medical CentreLiverpool, L36 7XY1.1 miles5385%82%Yes
Primrose Medical PracticeLiverpool, L36 7XY1.1 miles6972%83%Yes
Netherley Health CentreLiverpool, L27 7AF1.2 miles018%35%Yes
Hillside House SurgeryLiverpool, L36 7XY1.3 miles3170%79%Yes
Cedar Cross Medical CentrePrescot, L35 3SX1.4 miles5563%90%Yes

Common questions

Is Tarbock Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Tarbock Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0151 489 1444.

How do patients rate Tarbock Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 93% of patients at Tarbock Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 85% 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 Tarbock Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Tarbock Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 30 October 2017).

What are the opening times of Tarbock 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 2 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Tarbock Medical Centre?

Call 0151 489 1444. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Manor Farm Primary Care R, Manor Farm Road, Huyton, Liverpool, L36 0UB.

How many patients are registered at Tarbock Medical Centre?

Around 5,214 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.