Town in Telford and Wrekin
GP surgeries in Telford
There are 11 NHS GP surgeries in Telford (Telford and Wrekin), serving around 177,636 registered patients. Patients here rate their surgeries below the England average. 11 are taking on new patients. Ranked 630th of 726 towns in England.
All 11 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 | Shawbirch Medical CentreBrandon Avenue, Telford, TF5 0DU | 97 | 75% | 94% | Not rated | Yes |
| 2 | Hollinswood SurgeryDownemead, Telford, TF3 2EW | 85 | 80% | 93% | Good | Yes |
| 3 | Court Street Medical PracticeCourt Street, Telford, TF7 5EE | 45 | 71% | 79% | Good | Yes |
| 4 | Charlton Medical PracticeCharlton Medical Centre, Telford, TF2 6AQ | 34 | 41% | 75% | Good | Yes |
| 5 | Ironbridge Medical PracticeTrinity Hall, Telford, TF8 7DT | 21 | 61% | 68% | Good | Yes |
| 6 | Stirchley Medical PracticeStirchley Health Centre, Telford, TF3 1FB | 15 | 32% | 74% | Good | Yes |
| 7 | Dawley Medical PracticeKing Street, Telford, TF4 2AA | 12 | 52% | 60% | Good | Yes |
| 8 | Woodside Medical PracticeThe New Surgery, Telford, TF7 5NR | 4 | 39% | 55% | Good | Yes |
| 9 | Donnington Medical PracticeThe Health Centre, Telford, TF2 8EA | 3 | 22% | 53% | Good | Yes |
| 10 | Wellington Medical PracticeChapel Lane, Telford, TF1 1PZ | 2 | 23% | 55% | Good | Yes |
| 11 | TeldocBrunel Road, Telford, TF3 2BF | 1 | 6% | 52% | Good | Yes |
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How Telford compares
What patients here said in the 2026 NHS survey, next to England.
| Easy to get through by phone | 45% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via website | 51% | 58% |
| Good experience of contacting | 62% | 73% |
| Waiting time was about right | 64% | 69% |
| Good at listening | 83% | 87% |
| Confidence and trust | 88% | 93% |
| Needs were met | 86% | 90% |
| Overall experience good | 69% | 77% |
Branch surgeries in Telford
Run by a main practice elsewhere. Ratings and registration belong to the main practice.
Common questions
Which is the best GP surgery in Telford?
Shawbirch Medical Centre has the highest GPScore in Telford, 97 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 Telford are taking on new patients?
11 of the 11 surgeries in Telford were taking on new patients when we last checked their pages on the NHS website, including Shawbirch Medical Centre, Hollinswood Surgery, Court Street Medical Practice, Charlton Medical Practice, Ironbridge Medical Practice and others. 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 Telford?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 46% of patients at surgeries in Telford said it was easy to get through by phone. The England average is 57%. 63% said their experience of contacting their surgery was good. The table above shows the figures for each surgery.
How are GP surgeries in Telford rated by inspectors?
10 of the 10 inspected surgeries in Telford 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.