Whittle Street, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA10 3EB
Whittle Street, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA10 3EB
The Spinney Medical Ctr. is an NHS GP surgery located at Whittle Street, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA10 3EB. The practice serves 7,050 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 7 November 2016. CQC rated the practice as: Safe (Good), Effective (Good), Caring (Good), Responsive (Good), Well-led (Outstanding). In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 69% of respondents described their overall experience as good — 6 percentage points below the national average, which is below the national average.
In December 2025, the practice delivered 3,305 appointments. 53% were face-to-face consultations, with 41% 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 (97%), Mental health: comprehensive care plan in place (95%), Smoking: smokers offered support and treatment (97%).
Other GP practices nearby include Community Paediatric Service (0.3 miles), The Bowery Medical Centre (0.4 miles, CQC: Good), and Bethany Medical Centre (0.7 miles, CQC: Good). Compare these practices side by side →
The practice has maintained a 'Good' rating since its last full inspection. All five key areas meet the expected standards of care.
All five key areas meet the expected standards of care.
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