GP surgery in Widnes
The Beeches Medical Centre
20 Ditchfield Road, Widnes, WA8 8QS
Scores 33 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 74% of patients say their experience is good and 51% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2019. 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 44
- Easy to get through on the phone30
- Easy to contact online64
- Good experience of getting in touch28
- Did not wait too long for the appointment72
Quality of care 23
- Patients rate the surgery as good32
- Patients got what they needed35
- Doctors and nurses listen33
- Patients trust the staff35
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done19
- Meets NHS clinical targets24
- Children vaccinated on time19
What patients say
110 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
51%
find the phone easy
below the England average (57%)
74%
say their experience is good
below the England average (77%)
+14
change since last year
2025: 60% · 2026: 74%
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 | 51% | 57% | 34% |
| Easy to contact via website | 64% | 58% | 48% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 64% | 54% | 42% |
| Reception staff helpful | 75% | 85% | 67% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 34% | 31% | 38% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 33% | 42% | 17% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 72% | 84% | 68% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 96% | 93% | 97% |
| Good experience of contacting | 68% | 73% | 54% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 50% | 57% | 35% |
| Waiting time was about right | 79% | 69% | 61% |
| Remote appointment | 29% | 26% | 30% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 85% | 87% | 82% |
| Treated with care and concern | 82% | 86% | 78% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 77% | 75% | 68% |
| Had all the information needed | 86% | 92% | 93% |
| Confidence and trust | 92% | 93% | 90% |
| Involved in decisions | 85% | 92% | 85% |
| Needs were met | 89% | 90% | 82% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 74% | 77% | 60% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 72% | 79% | 75% |
| Supported by local services | 59% | 70% | 60% |
| Discussed managing condition | 44% | 43% | 41% |
| Agreed a care plan | 37% | 46% | 40% |
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.
What patients tell us
From people who use this surgery. Official data cannot tell you these things.
Tell us about this surgery
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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 27 June 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- 20 Ditchfield Road, Widnes, WA8 8QS
- Phone
- 0151 424 3101
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Widnes PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- N81037 · NHS profile
Access and facilities
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Induction loop
- Step-free access
- Wheelchair access
- Baby changing facility
- 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 8 July 2019
This rating is 7 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.
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 | 19.6% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 9.1% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 8.5% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 3.5% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.3% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 20.6% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 23.0% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 15.7% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 66% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 67% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 65% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 90% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 70% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 52% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 74% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 63% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Beeches Medical Centrethis surgery | – | 33 | 51% | 74% | Yes |
| Upton Rocks Primary CareWidnes, WA8 7NU | 0.8 miles | 27 | 61% | 77% | Yes |
| Hough Green Health ParkWidnes, WA8 4PF | 1.0 miles | 48 | 65% | 73% | Yes |
| Oaks Place SurgeryWidnes, WA8 7GD | 1.3 miles | 47 | 73% | 72% | Yes |
| Newtown SurgeryWidnes, WA8 7GD | 1.3 miles | 8 | 44% | 65% | Yes |
| Fir Park Medical CentreWidnes, WA8 9DT | 1.5 miles | 25 | 43% | 71% | Yes |
| Peelhouse Medical PlazaWidnes, WA8 6TN | 1.9 miles | 9 | 29% | 67% | Yes |
| Bevan Group PracticeWidnes, WA8 6TR | 2.0 miles | 24 | 28% | 75% | Yes |
| Tower House PracticeRuncorn, WA7 1AB | 2.1 miles | 22 | 45% | 66% | Yes |
| Grove House PracticeRuncorn, WA7 1AB | 2.1 miles | 14 | 45% | 72% | Yes |
Hough Green Health Park is 1.0 miles away, scores 48 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is The Beeches Medical Centre taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Beeches Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0151 424 3101.
How do patients rate The Beeches Medical Centre?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 74% of patients at The Beeches Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 51% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 33 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for The Beeches Medical Centre?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Beeches Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 8 July 2019).
What are the opening times of The Beeches 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 27 June 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact The Beeches Medical Centre?
Call 0151 424 3101. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 20 Ditchfield Road, Widnes, WA8 8QS.
How many patients are registered at The Beeches Medical Centre?
Around 8,312 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Widnes 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.