GP surgery in Liverpool

The Village Medical Centre

20 Quarry Street, Woolton, Liverpool, L25 6HE

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good3,583 patients

Scores 95 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 91% of patients say their experience is good and 89% 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.

Excellent Scores higher than 95% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 32 in Liverpool Based on 103 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 93

  • Easy to get through on the phone94
  • Easy to contact online80
  • Good experience of getting in touch92
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment82

Quality of care 94

  • Patients rate the surgery as good88
  • Patients got what they needed68
  • Doctors and nurses listen85
  • Patients trust the staff93
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done95
  • Meets NHS clinical targets90
  • Children vaccinated on time79

What patients say

103 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

89%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

91%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+2

change since last year

2025: 89% · 2026: 91%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone38%
Had their call answered straight away37%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away68%

The appointment

Were seen the same day36%
Waited more than a week28%
Were seen face to face77%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)73%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 89% 57% 84%
Easy to contact via website 71% 58% 67%
Easy to contact via NHS App 84% 54% 73%
Reception staff helpful 96% 85% 90%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 36% 31% 41%
Sees preferred clinician 46% 42% 49%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 89% 84% 91%
Next steps within 2 days 99% 93% 97%
Good experience of contacting 91% 73% 88%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 68% 57% 67%
Waiting time was about right 83% 69% 83%
Remote appointment 23% 26% 17%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 94% 87% 92%
Treated with care and concern 93% 86% 91%
Considered mental wellbeing 85% 75% 79%
Had all the information needed 99% 92% 97%
Confidence and trust 99% 93% 95%
Involved in decisions 95% 92% 94%
Needs were met 94% 90% 96%
Overall
Overall experience good 91% 77% 89%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 82% 79% 80%
Supported by local services 87% 70% 90%
Discussed managing condition 48% 43% 61%
Agreed a care plan 30% 46% 52%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 103 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 8 July 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
20 Quarry Street, Woolton, Liverpool, L25 6HE
Phone
0151 428 4282
Website
www.villagemedicalcentre.co.uk
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
N82106 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Children’s play area
  • Pram park
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 26 June 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

3,583registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
82.9years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension19.6%15.2%
Diabetes6.9%7.9%
Asthma7.3%6.6%
COPD3.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.7%3.0%
Depression14.6%14.3%
Obesity16.5%13.9%
Smoking8.4%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4979%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6483%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)79%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target85%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target61%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check89%78%
Asthma: annual review82%66%

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Common questions

Is The Village Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Village Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0151 428 4282.

How do patients rate The Village Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 91% of patients at The Village Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 89% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 95 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for The Village Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Village Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 26 June 2026).

What are the opening times of The Village 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 8 July 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The Village Medical Centre?

Call 0151 428 4282 or visit its website, www.villagemedicalcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 20 Quarry Street, Woolton, Liverpool, L25 6HE.

How many patients are registered at The Village Medical Centre?

Around 3,583 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.