GP surgery in Birkenhead

Vittoria Medical Centre K

Vittoria Street, Birkenhead, CH41 3RH

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good1,878 patients

Scores 88 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 90% of patients say their experience is good and 90% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2024. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 88% of GP surgeries in England. 4th of 14 in Birkenhead Based on 100 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 97

  • Easy to get through on the phone94
  • Easy to contact online88
  • Good experience of getting in touch94
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment93

Quality of care 65

  • Patients rate the surgery as good86
  • Patients got what they needed45
  • Doctors and nurses listen47
  • Patients trust the staff30
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done65
  • Meets NHS clinical targets40
  • Children vaccinated on time60

What patients say

100 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

90%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

90%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

-6

change since last year

2025: 96% · 2026: 90%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone71%
Had their call answered straight away49%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away81%

The appointment

Were seen the same day19%
Waited more than a week10%
Were seen face to face73%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)86%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 90% 57% 90%
Easy to contact via website 77% 58% 89%
Easy to contact via NHS App 67% 54% 85%
Reception staff helpful 98% 85% 100%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 48% 31% 39%
Sees preferred clinician 66% 42% 81%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 98% 84% 95%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 94%
Good experience of contacting 92% 73% 94%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 80% 57% 92%
Waiting time was about right 89% 69% 95%
Remote appointment 27% 26% 39%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 88% 87% 98%
Treated with care and concern 90% 86% 97%
Considered mental wellbeing 80% 75% 94%
Had all the information needed 98% 92% 99%
Confidence and trust 91% 93% 98%
Involved in decisions 98% 92% 97%
Needs were met 90% 90% 98%
Overall
Overall experience good 90% 77% 96%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 79% 79% 68%
Supported by local services 87% 70% 87%
Discussed managing condition 57% 43% 57%
Agreed a care plan 44% 46% 51%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 100 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 7:15pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 4 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Vittoria Street, Birkenhead, CH41 3RH
Phone
0151 650 1098
Website
www.vittoriamedicalcentre.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Birkenhead PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
N85634 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 5 June 2024

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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

1,878registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
78.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension18.6%15.2%
Diabetes11.4%7.9%
Asthma8.5%6.6%
COPD4.9%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.6%3.0%
Depression29.7%14.3%
Obesity19.3%13.9%
Smoking21.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4963%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6457%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)76%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)92%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target78%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target61%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check84%78%
Asthma: annual review81%66%

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Common questions

Is Vittoria Medical Centre K taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Vittoria Medical Centre K was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0151 650 1098.

How do patients rate Vittoria Medical Centre K?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 90% of patients at Vittoria Medical Centre K said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 90% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 88 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Vittoria Medical Centre K?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Vittoria Medical Centre K as Good at its last published inspection (report published 5 June 2024).

What are the opening times of Vittoria Medical Centre K?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 7:15pm, 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 4 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Vittoria Medical Centre K?

Call 0151 650 1098 or visit its website, www.vittoriamedicalcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Vittoria Street, Birkenhead, CH41 3RH.

How many patients are registered at Vittoria Medical Centre K?

Around 1,878 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Birkenhead 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.