GP surgery in Cheshire West and Chester
Tarporley Health Centre
Park Road, Tarporley, CW6 0BE
Scores 89 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 93% of patients say their experience is good and 68% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2026. It is taking on new patients.
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 77
- Easy to get through on the phone62
- Easy to contact online73
- Good experience of getting in touch92
- Did not wait too long for the appointment62
Quality of care 96
- Patients rate the surgery as good94
- Patients got what they needed89
- Doctors and nurses listen97
- Patients trust the staff97
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done63
- Meets NHS clinical targets78
- Children vaccinated on time80
What patients say
108 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
68%
find the phone easy
well above the England average (57%)
93%
say their experience is good
well above the England average (77%)
+5
change since last year
2025: 88% · 2026: 93%
Getting in touch
The appointment
All survey questions, compared with England
| What patients said | This surgery | England | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting in touch | |||
| Easy to get through by phone | 68% | 57% | 73% |
| Easy to contact via website | 68% | 58% | 55% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 75% | 54% | 83% |
| Reception staff helpful | 93% | 85% | 96% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 32% | 31% | 33% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 58% | 42% | 58% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 94% | 84% | 95% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 96% | 93% | 96% |
| Good experience of contacting | 91% | 73% | 88% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 69% | 57% | 59% |
| Waiting time was about right | 76% | 69% | 84% |
| Remote appointment | 7% | 26% | 17% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 98% | 87% | 91% |
| Treated with care and concern | 95% | 86% | 90% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 86% | 75% | 66% |
| Had all the information needed | 99% | 92% | 92% |
| Confidence and trust | 99% | 93% | 96% |
| Involved in decisions | 99% | 92% | 90% |
| Needs were met | 97% | 90% | 94% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 93% | 77% | 88% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 78% | 79% | 84% |
| Supported by local services | 72% | 70% | 76% |
| Discussed managing condition | 41% | 43% | 46% |
| Agreed a care plan | 39% | 46% | 51% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 108 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.
What patients tell us
From people who use this surgery. Official data cannot tell you these things.
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1 of 10Last time you needed a routine appointment, how long did you wait?
2 of 10When you last phoned, how long did it take to get through?
3 of 10How did you book your last appointment?
4 of 10Can you usually see the same GP?
5 of 10Was your last appointment on time?
6 of 10Are the reception staff helpful?
7 of 10Did the doctor or nurse listen to you?
8 of 10How easy is it to get a repeat prescription?
9 of 10Is parking easy?
10 of 10Would you recommend this surgery?
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Opening times and contact
| 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 |
Confirmed by the surgery on 5 June 2023. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Park Road, Tarporley, CW6 0BE
- Phone
- 01829 733456
- [email protected]
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Rural Alliance PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- N81018 · NHS profile
Branch surgeries
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- Dr RG Sowerby and Partners
- Tarvin Health Centre, Hallfields, Tarvin, Chester, CH3 8HB · 01928741410
- Waverton Branch Surgery
- Waverton Village Hall, Waverton, Chester, CH3 7QT · 01244 335071
Access and facilities
- Accessible toilets
- Baby-changing facilities
- Disability awareness and equality training for staff
- Disabled car parking
- Free on-site car parking
- Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
- Step-free access at entrances and exits
- Step-free access throughout
- Toilets
- Wheelchair access at entrances and exits
- Wheelchair access throughout
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
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
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 18.7% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 6.2% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.1% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 9.5% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 9.2% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 7.2% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 73% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 75% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 71% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 89% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 77% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 61% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 77% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 71% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarporley Health Centrethis surgery | – | 89 | 68% | 93% | Yes |
| Drs Adey and DancyTarporley, CW6 0BE | under 0.1 miles | 99 | 99% | 99% | Yes |
| Bunbury Medical PracticeTarporley, CW6 9PE | 3.0 miles | 96 | 88% | 92% | Yes |
| Kelsall Medical CentreTarporley, CW6 0SN | 4.0 miles | 87 | 76% | 89% | Yes |
| The Village Surgeries GroupChester, CH3 9RE | 5.0 miles | 35 | 53% | 76% | – |
| Launceston Close SurgeryWinsford, CW7 1LY | 5.4 miles | 82 | 86% | 85% | Yes |
| Swanlow Medical CentreWinsford, CW7 1AT | 6.0 miles | 56 | 51% | 81% | Yes |
| High Street Practice WinsfordWinsford, CW7 1AT | 6.0 miles | 68 | 77% | 85% | Yes |
| The Weaver Vale SurgeryWinsford, CW7 1AT | 6.0 miles | 85 | 88% | 89% | Yes |
| Willow Wood SurgeryWinsford, CW7 3GY | 7.1 miles | 74 | 80% | 87% | Yes |
Drs Adey and Dancy is under 0.1 miles away, scores 99 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Tarporley Health Centre taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Tarporley Health Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01829 733456.
How do patients rate Tarporley Health Centre?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 93% of patients at Tarporley Health Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 68% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 89 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Tarporley Health Centre?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Tarporley Health Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 30 June 2026).
What are the opening times of Tarporley 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 5 June 2023. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Tarporley Health Centre?
Call 01829 733456. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Park Road, Tarporley, CW6 0BE.
Does Tarporley Health Centre have a branch surgery?
Yes. Tarporley Health Centre also runs Dr RG Sowerby and Partners (Tarvin Health Centre, Hallfields, Tarvin, Chester, CH3 8HB) and Waverton Branch Surgery (Waverton Village Hall, Waverton, Chester, CH3 7QT). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at Tarporley Health Centre?
Around 8,173 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Rural Alliance 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.