About this practice

Newtown Surgery is an NHS GP surgery located at Oaks Place, Caldwell Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7GD. The practice serves 6,765 registered patients.

The practice holds a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), meeting expected standards across all areas, based on its most recent inspection on 31 August 2022. CQC assessed the practice as Good across all five key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, Well-led. In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 74% of respondents described their overall experience as good — broadly in line with the national average, which is broadly in line with the national average.

In December 2025, the practice delivered 2,049 appointments. The vast majority (99%) were face-to-face consultations, with 1% by telephone.

In terms of clinical outcomes, the practice has mixed results across key Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) indicators. Notable results include: COPD: review in the preceding 12 months (96%), Cervical screening: women aged 50–64 screened (85%), Dementia: care plan reviewed in preceding 12 months (82%). Areas for monitoring include Diabetes: blood sugar well controlled (HbA1c ≤ 58 mmol/mol) at 67% and Hypertension: blood pressure ≤ 140/90 (under 80) at 60%.

Other GP practices nearby include Widnes Walk In Centre (0 miles), Oaks Place Surgery (0 miles, CQC: Good), and Warrington/Halton Eit (0.2 miles). Compare these practices side by side →