GP surgery in Halewood

The Health Centre Surgery

The Halewood Centre, Roseheath Drive, Liverpool, L26 9UH

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good4,741 patients

Scores 64 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 93% of patients say their experience is good and 78% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2020. It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 64% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 3 in Halewood Based on 120 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 55

  • Easy to get through on the phone79
  • Easy to contact online8
  • Good experience of getting in touch80
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment18

Quality of care 75

  • Patients rate the surgery as good93
  • Patients got what they needed70
  • Doctors and nurses listen83
  • Patients trust the staff61
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done38
  • Meets NHS clinical targets6
  • Children vaccinated on time10

What patients say

120 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

78%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

93%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+13

change since last year

2025: 80% · 2026: 93%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone73%
Had their call answered straight away16%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away65%

The appointment

Were seen the same day15%
Waited more than a week37%
Were seen face to face64%
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 78% 57% 80%
Easy to contact via website 35% 58% 37%
Easy to contact via NHS App 39% 54% 56%
Reception staff helpful 94% 85% 89%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 34% 31% 51%
Sees preferred clinician 68% 42% 53%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 90% 84% 87%
Next steps within 2 days 76% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 85% 73% 82%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 66% 57% 57%
Waiting time was about right 58% 69% 62%
Remote appointment 35% 26% 40%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 94% 87% 84%
Treated with care and concern 93% 86% 85%
Considered mental wellbeing 94% 75% 73%
Had all the information needed 93% 92% 93%
Confidence and trust 95% 93% 94%
Involved in decisions 93% 92% 92%
Needs were met 94% 90% 92%
Overall
Overall experience good 93% 77% 80%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 82% 79% 71%
Supported by local services 82% 70% 70%
Discussed managing condition 57% 43% 63%
Agreed a care plan 47% 46% 42%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 120 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 14 April 2015. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
The Halewood Centre, Roseheath Drive, Liverpool, L26 9UH
Phone
0151 486 3780
Website
www.thcsurgery.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
West Knowsley PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
N83013 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • 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 25 September 2020

This rating is 5 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

4,741registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
80.5years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension18.5%15.2%
Diabetes8.9%7.9%
Asthma6.8%6.6%
COPD3.2%1.9%
Coronary heart disease5.0%3.0%
Depression13.2%14.3%
Obesity13.8%13.9%
Smoking14.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4970%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6477%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)64%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target68%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target58%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check69%78%
Asthma: annual review71%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
The Health Centre Surgerythis surgery6478%93%Yes
Roseheath SurgeryLiverpool, L26 9UHunder 0.1 miles1653%67%Yes
Hollies Medical CentreLiverpool, L26 0TH0.6 miles2755%77%Yes
The Margaret Thompson Medical CentreLiverpool, L24 6TH0.9 miles2255%80%Yes
Speke Health Centre - Dr Singh & Dr BichaLiverpool, L24 2SF1.4 miles4979%76%Yes
Speke Health Centre - Dr ThakurLiverpool, L24 2SF1.4 miles7969%88%Yes
Hillfoot HealthLiverpool, L25 0ND1.4 miles5965%85%Yes
Woolton House Medical CentreLiverpool, L25 5JA2.1 miles5239%83%Yes
Netherley Health CentreLiverpool, L27 7AF2.1 miles018%35%Yes
The Village Medical CentreLiverpool, L25 6HE2.2 miles9589%91%Yes

Speke Health Centre - Dr Thakur is 1.4 miles away, scores 79 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is The Health Centre Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Health Centre Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0151 486 3780.

How do patients rate The Health Centre Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 93% of patients at The Health Centre Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 78% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 64 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 Health Centre Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Health Centre Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 25 September 2020).

What are the opening times of The Health Centre 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 14 April 2015. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The Health Centre Surgery?

Call 0151 486 3780 or visit its website, www.thcsurgery.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is The Halewood Centre, Roseheath Drive, Liverpool, L26 9UH.

How many patients are registered at The Health Centre Surgery?

Around 4,741 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of West Knowsley 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.