About this practice

Vista Road Surgery is an NHS GP surgery located at Vista Locality Centre, Vista Road, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside, WA12 9ED. The practice serves 8,595 registered patients.

The practice holds an Outstanding rating — the highest possible — from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), based on its most recent inspection on 14 December 2018. CQC assessed the practice as Good across all five key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, Well-led. In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 80% of respondents described their overall experience as good — 5 percentage points above the national average, which is broadly in line with the national average.

In December 2025, the practice delivered 3,112 appointments. 60% were face-to-face consultations, with 34% 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 (84%), COPD: review in the preceding 12 months (95%), Cervical screening: women aged 25–49 screened (81%). Areas for monitoring include Diabetes: blood sugar well controlled (HbA1c ≤ 58 mmol/mol) at 61%.

Other GP practices nearby include Newton Practice (0.3 miles, CQC: Good), Patterdale Lodge Med Ctre (0.4 miles, CQC: Good), and Newton & Haydock Pcn Hub (0.9 miles). Compare these practices side by side →