GP surgery in Liverpool

The Ash Surgery

1 Ashfield Road, Liverpool, L17 0BY

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good6,650 patients

Scores 72 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 86% of patients say their experience is good and 64% 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.

Good Scores higher than 72% of GP surgeries in England. 7th of 32 in Liverpool Based on 114 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 70

  • Easy to get through on the phone54
  • Easy to contact online31
  • Good experience of getting in touch62
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment97

Quality of care 72

  • Patients rate the surgery as good74
  • Patients got what they needed72
  • Doctors and nurses listen66
  • Patients trust the staff55
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done44
  • Meets NHS clinical targets69
  • Children vaccinated on time61

What patients say

114 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

64%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

86%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

-8

change since last year

2025: 94% · 2026: 86%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone55%
Had their call answered straight away21%
Gave up or got no answer3%
Knew what would happen next straight away53%

The appointment

Were seen the same day55%
Waited more than a week11%
Were seen face to face87%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)71%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 64% 57% 75%
Easy to contact via website 50% 58% 63%
Easy to contact via NHS App 44% 54% 85%
Reception staff helpful 82% 85% 94%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 33% 31% 29%
Sees preferred clinician 47% 42% 57%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 87% 84% 93%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 98%
Good experience of contacting 79% 73% 87%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 67% 57% 57%
Waiting time was about right 93% 69% 90%
Remote appointment 14% 26% 15%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 91% 87% 97%
Treated with care and concern 92% 86% 97%
Considered mental wellbeing 88% 75% 83%
Had all the information needed 94% 92% 96%
Confidence and trust 94% 93% 97%
Involved in decisions 95% 92% 99%
Needs were met 94% 90% 98%
Overall
Overall experience good 86% 77% 94%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 85% 79% 86%
Supported by local services 76% 70% 91%
Discussed managing condition 47% 43% 63%
Agreed a care plan 54% 46% 50%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 114 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 9 October 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
1 Ashfield Road, Liverpool, L17 0BY
Phone
0151 727 1155
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Swagga PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
N82073 · 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 8 July 2026

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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

6,650registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
82.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension15.9%15.2%
Diabetes6.4%7.9%
Asthma6.9%6.6%
COPD2.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.4%3.0%
Depression14.8%14.3%
Obesity12.1%13.9%
Smoking8.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4977%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6477%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)66%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target67%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target62%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check66%78%
Asthma: annual review57%66%

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Greenbank Road Surgery is 1.1 miles away, scores 83 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is The Ash Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Ash Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0151 727 1155.

How do patients rate The Ash Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 86% of patients at The Ash Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 64% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 72 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for The Ash Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Ash Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 8 July 2026).

What are the opening times of The Ash Surgery?

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 9 October 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The Ash Surgery?

Call 0151 727 1155. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 1 Ashfield Road, Liverpool, L17 0BY.

How many patients are registered at The Ash Surgery?

Around 6,650 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Swagga 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.