About this practice

Norwood Surgery is an NHS GP surgery located at 11 Norwood Avenue, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 7EG. The practice serves 9,738 registered patients.

The practice holds an Outstanding rating — the highest possible — from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), based on its most recent inspection on 2 May 2017. CQC assessed the practice as Good across all five key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, Well-led. In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 83% of respondents described their overall experience as good — 8 percentage points above the national average, which is broadly in line with the national average.

In December 2025, the practice delivered 5,939 appointments. 46% were face-to-face consultations, with 38% by telephone.

In terms of clinical outcomes, the practice performs well across key Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) indicators. Notable results include: Asthma: review in the preceding 12 months (86%), COPD: review in the preceding 12 months (90%), Cervical screening: women aged 25–49 screened (83%). Areas for monitoring include Diabetes: blood sugar well controlled (HbA1c ≤ 58 mmol/mol) at 68%.

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