Enter and view: Hough Green Health Park

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Healthwatch Halton undertook an enter and view visit to Hough Green Health Park in November 2025.  They spoke to 17 patients.

Hough Green Health Park was clean, accessible and easy to navigate, and many patients spoke positively about their interactions with staff. People said they were often able to get appointments when needed, although some reported difficulty getting through at 8am or finding that appointments were taken quickly. 

Patients had mixed confidence with online systems, with many preferring to contact the surgery by phone. 

People also described receiving good support once they were in contact with staff, including those with additional or complex needs. 

During the visit, the patient calling system had no sound or visual alerts, and a small number of patients said they had queued outside when needing urgent appointments. Clearer guidance on digital options may help some people.

 Overall, Healthwatch observations and patient feedback showed a number of positive experiences, along with areas where adjustments could help improve access and communication.

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Local Healthwatch
Healthwatch Halton
Publication date
Key themes
Access to services
Accessibility and reasonable adjustments
Booking appointments
Building, Decor and Facilities, including health and safety
Caring, kindness, respect and dignity
Communication with patients; treatment explanation; verbal advice
Consent, choice, user involvement and being listened to
Medication, prescriptions and dispensing
Remote appointments and digital services
Service organisation, delivery, change and closure
Written information, guidance and publicity

Methodology and approach

Was the work undertaken in partnership with another organisation?
No
Primary research method used
Observation (eg Enter and View)
If an Enter and View methodology was applied, was the visit announced or unannounced?
Announced

Details of health and care services included in the report

Details of health and care services included in the report
General Practice (GP)

Details of people who shared their views

Number of people who shared their views
17
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