Town in Cannock Chase
GP surgeries in Rugeley
There are 4 NHS GP surgeries in Rugeley (Cannock Chase), serving around 33,874 registered patients. Patients here rate their surgeries well above the England average. 4 are taking on new patients. Ranked 43rd of 726 towns in England.
All 4 surgeries, ranked
Click a column heading to sort. Scores are out of 100 and the England average is 50.
| # | Surgery | Score | Easy by phone | Say it is good | Inspection | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brereton Surgery88 Main Road, Rugeley, WS15 1DU | 95 | 83% | 94% | Good | Yes |
| 2 | Aelfgar SurgeryChurch Street, Rugeley, WS15 2AB | 94 | 92% | 95% | Not Rated | Yes |
| 3 | Horsefair PracticeSpringfields Health Centre & Well Being Clinic, Rugeley, WS15 2FH | 68 | 61% | 88% | Good | Yes |
| 4 | Sandy Lane SurgerySandy Lane Health Centre, Rugeley, WS15 2LB | 49 | 61% | 77% | Good | Yes |
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How Rugeley compares
What patients here said in the 2026 NHS survey, next to England.
| Easy to get through by phone | 74% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via website | 65% | 58% |
| Good experience of contacting | 87% | 73% |
| Waiting time was about right | 77% | 69% |
| Good at listening | 94% | 87% |
| Confidence and trust | 96% | 93% |
| Needs were met | 94% | 90% |
| Overall experience good | 88% | 77% |
Branch surgeries in Rugeley
Run by a main practice elsewhere. Ratings and registration belong to the main practice.
Common questions
Which is the best GP surgery in Rugeley?
Brereton Surgery has the highest GPScore in Rugeley, 95 out of 100 (grade A). 94% of its patients say their overall experience is good. The ranking is based on the 2026 NHS patient survey, inspection results and NHS quality data. Different surgeries suit different people, so it is worth looking at the ones nearest you too.
Which GP surgeries in Rugeley are taking on new patients?
4 of the 4 surgeries in Rugeley were taking on new patients when we last checked their pages on the NHS website, including Brereton Surgery, Aelfgar Surgery, Horsefair Practice, Sandy Lane Surgery. You usually need to live in the area a surgery covers. Each surgery page has a link to register online.
How easy is it to get a GP appointment in Rugeley?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 74% of patients at surgeries in Rugeley said it was easy to get through by phone. The England average is 57%. 87% said their experience of contacting their surgery was good. The table above shows the figures for each surgery.
How are GP surgeries in Rugeley rated by inspectors?
3 of the 4 inspected surgeries in Rugeley are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission.
Sources: the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey (NHS England and Ipsos), Care Quality Commission ratings to 01 September 2026, each surgery's page on the NHS website for new-patient status, and ONS geography via OpenCrime. Read how scores work.