GP practices in the Halton council area: access and ratings
There are 14 GP practices in the Halton council area, with 135,312 registered patients between them (September 2026). 138,150 people living in Halton were registered with a GP in July 2026, 96% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Halton have 2,123 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 14 practices in Halton with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 59% at Murdishaw Health Centre to 83% at Castlefields Health Centre, with a median of 72% (England: 77%). 0 are above England and 5 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Oaks Place surgery has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (73%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castlefields Health Centre | 15,383 | 15,552 | 83% | 68% | Good | 1,837 |
| Brookvale Practice | 8,627 | 8,699 | 79% | 60% | Good | 1,447 |
| Upton Rocks Surgery | 3,323 | 3,566 | 76% | 61% | Good | 12,157 |
| Bevan Group Practice | 13,821 | 14,275 | 75% | 28% | Good | 1,878 |
| The Beeches Medical Centre | 8,130 | 8,210 | 74% | 51% | Good | 1,936 |
| Dr Satya Koya and Dr Lalitha Chalasani | 5,080 | 5,234 | 73% | 65% | Good | 2,617 |
| Grove House Practice | 14,272 | 14,373 | 72% | 45% | Requires improvement | 1,824 |
| Oaks Place surgery | 3,803 | 3,888 | 72% | 73% | Good | 3,888 |
| Fir Park Medical Centre | 11,671 | 12,210 | 71% | 43% | Good | 1,693 |
| Weaver Vale Practice | 8,615 | 8,621 | 67% | 48% | Good | 1,577 |
| Peelhouse Medical Plaza | 13,282 | 13,734 | 67% | 29% | Good | 2,994 |
| Tower House Practice | 12,530 | 12,475 | 66% | 45% | Good | 2,437 |
| Newtown Surgery | 6,492 | 6,671 | 65% | 44% | Good | 4,035 |
| Murdishaw Health Centre | 7,702 | 7,804 | 59% | 32% | Good | 3,547 |
There are 2,123 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Halton, close to England's 2,171 and Cheshire and Merseyside's 1,971. Practices recorded 430 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 69% of them face to face. 47% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
20% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 0.7% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Halton | Cheshire and Merseyside | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,123 | 1,971 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 430 | 492 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 69% | 60% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 47% | 48% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 6% | 5% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 20% | 20% | 19% |
96% of Halton's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Halton residents are Dr Rashmi Jain (976), The Margaret Thompson Medical Centre (898) and The Knoll Surgery (669).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Halton registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Rashmi Jain | 976 | Warrington |
| The Margaret Thompson Medical Centre | 898 | Liverpool |
| The Knoll Surgery | 669 | Frodsham |
| Stockton Heath Medical Centre | 525 | Warrington |
| Dr S C & A K Thakur Speke Neighbourhood Health Centre | 264 | Liverpool |
| Dr.A.Singh and Dr.S.Bicha | 158 | Liverpool |
| The Hollies Medical Centre | 147 | Liverpool |
| Hillfoot Health | 124 | Liverpool |
| Roseheath Surgery Ltd | 115 | Liverpool |
| Medi Centre | 101 | Warrington |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Halton is palliative care (1.3% against 0.6%), and the furthest below is osteoporosis (0.8% against 1.2%).
| Condition register | Age group | Halton (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 20.9% | 14.3% | 22,901 |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 17.7% | 15.2% | 24,189 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 8.9% | 7.9% | 9,886 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.9% | 6.6% | 10,185 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.4% | 3.8% | 5,964 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 4.3% | 3.0% | 5,879 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 4.2% | 4.6% | 4,633 |
| COPD | All ages | 3.2% | 1.9% | 4,322 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.8% | 2.2% | 3,806 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.1% | 1.9% | 2,937 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1,926 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1,809 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1,264 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1,098 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1,308 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1,181 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.8% | 1.2% | 411 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1,017 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 941 |
- Cheshire East (1,865 patients per GP)
- Cheshire West and Chester (2,003 patients per GP)
- Knowsley (1,943 patients per GP)
- Liverpool (1,870 patients per GP)
- Sefton (2,164 patients per GP)
- St. Helens (2,274 patients per GP)
- Warrington (2,331 patients per GP)
- Wirral (1,743 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Halton?
14 practices are located in the Halton council area, with 135,312 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Halton residents registered with a GP?
96% of the 138,150 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Dr Rashmi Jain (976).
How many patients are there per GP in Halton?
2,123 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Halton, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Halton?
47% of appointments at practices in Halton took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.