GP surgery in Cheshire West and Chester

The Weaverham Surgery

Northwich Road, Weaverham, Northwich, CW8 3EU

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good7,074 patients

Scores 67 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 80% of patients say their experience is good and 61% 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 67% of GP surgeries in England. 8th of 15 in Cheshire West and Chester Based on 105 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 phone48
  • Easy to contact online26
  • Good experience of getting in touch56
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment66

Quality of care 79

  • Patients rate the surgery as good52
  • Patients got what they needed64
  • Doctors and nurses listen75
  • Patients trust the staff93
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done84
  • Meets NHS clinical targets98
  • Children vaccinated on time99

What patients say

105 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

61%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

80%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+9

change since last year

2025: 71% · 2026: 80%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone58%
Had their call answered straight away8%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away63%

The appointment

Were seen the same day22%
Waited more than a week34%
Were seen face to face67%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)77%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 61% 57% 51%
Easy to contact via website 48% 58% 45%
Easy to contact via NHS App 73% 54% 52%
Reception staff helpful 89% 85% 84%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 32% 31% 35%
Sees preferred clinician 32% 42% 14%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 91% 84% 82%
Next steps within 2 days 92% 93% 98%
Good experience of contacting 78% 73% 63%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 56% 57% 39%
Waiting time was about right 77% 69% 62%
Remote appointment 33% 26% 35%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 92% 87% 83%
Treated with care and concern 89% 86% 80%
Considered mental wellbeing 72% 75% 65%
Had all the information needed 98% 92% 90%
Confidence and trust 99% 93% 93%
Involved in decisions 95% 92% 94%
Needs were met 93% 90% 85%
Overall
Overall experience good 80% 77% 71%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 96% 79% 82%
Supported by local services 73% 70% 74%
Discussed managing condition 42% 43% 29%
Agreed a care plan 22% 46% 43%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 105 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 November 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Northwich Road, Weaverham, Northwich, CW8 3EU
Phone
01606 544342
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Northwich PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
N81051 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Parent and baby room
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 27 May 2026

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

7,074registered patients
Among the best offhow well off the local area is
84.0years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension22.0%15.2%
Diabetes8.9%7.9%
Asthma6.8%6.6%
COPD2.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.9%3.0%
Depression19.0%14.3%
Obesity15.6%13.9%
Smoking10.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4975%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6480%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)73%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)92%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target75%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target64%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check76%78%
Asthma: annual review79%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
The Weaverham Surgerythis surgery6761%80%Yes
Oakwood Medical CentreNorthwich, CW8 4LF1.5 miles1346%65%Yes
Firdale Medical CentreNorthwich, CW8 4AZ2.1 miles9474%92%Yes
Watling Street SurgeryNorthwich, CW9 5EX2.6 miles4350%78%Yes
Danebridge Medical CentreNorthwich, CW9 5HR2.7 miles2432%71%Yes
Witton Street SurgeryNorthwich, CW9 5QU3.0 miles5577%81%Yes
Middlewich Road SurgeryNorthwich, CW9 7DB3.7 miles4458%78%Yes
The Weaver Vale SurgeryWinsford, CW7 1AT5.3 miles8588%89%Yes
High Street Practice WinsfordWinsford, CW7 1AT5.3 miles6877%85%Yes
Swanlow Medical CentreWinsford, CW7 1AT5.3 miles5651%81%Yes

Firdale Medical Centre is 2.1 miles away, scores 94 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is The Weaverham Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Weaverham Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01606 544342.

How do patients rate The Weaverham Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 80% of patients at The Weaverham Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 61% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 67 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 Weaverham Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Weaverham Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 27 May 2026).

What are the opening times of The Weaverham 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 November 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The Weaverham Surgery?

Call 01606 544342. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Northwich Road, Weaverham, Northwich, CW8 3EU.

How many patients are registered at The Weaverham Surgery?

Around 7,074 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Northwich 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.