GP surgery in East Staffordshire

Abbots Bromley Surgery

The Surgery, School House Lane, Abbots Bromley, Rugeley, WS15 3BT

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good3,778 patients

Scores 99 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 98% of patients say their experience is good and 96% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2026. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 99% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 6 in East Staffordshire Based on 89 patient survey replies, the inspection rating and NHS records.

How the score breaks down

Each line is a score out of 100. The England average is 50 and higher is better. How it works

Getting an appointment 100

  • Easy to get through on the phone98
  • Easy to contact online98
  • Good experience of getting in touch99
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment100

Quality of care 97

  • Patients rate the surgery as good99
  • Patients got what they needed85
  • Doctors and nurses listen93
  • Patients trust the staff80
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done89
  • Meets NHS clinical targets68
  • Children vaccinated on time81

What patients say

89 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

96%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

98%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+2

change since last year

2025: 97% · 2026: 98%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone91%
Had their call answered straight away51%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away88%

The appointment

Were seen the same day52%
Waited more than a week9%
Were seen face to face84%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)58%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 96% 57% 94%
Easy to contact via website 87% 58% 80%
Easy to contact via NHS App 75% 54% 75%
Reception staff helpful 97% 85% 99%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 32% 31% 22%
Sees preferred clinician 81% 42% 80%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 96% 84% 91%
Next steps within 2 days 98% 93% 99%
Good experience of contacting 98% 73% 97%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 88% 57% 88%
Waiting time was about right 99% 69% 98%
Remote appointment 16% 26% 24%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 96% 87% 97%
Treated with care and concern 96% 86% 97%
Considered mental wellbeing 89% 75% 88%
Had all the information needed 97% 92% 99%
Confidence and trust 97% 93% 100%
Involved in decisions 96% 92% 99%
Needs were met 96% 90% 98%
Overall
Overall experience good 98% 77% 97%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 95% 79% 95%
Supported by local services 73% 70% 84%
Discussed managing condition 44% 43% 61%
Agreed a care plan 34% 46% 37%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 89 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6:30pm
Tuesday8am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 28 June 2012. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
The Surgery, School House Lane, Abbots Bromley, Rugeley, WS15 3BT
Phone
01283 840228
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
East Staffordshire PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M83059 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Car parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 1 July 2026

Read the inspection report

The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Good
Is it effective?Good
Is it caring?Good
Is it responsive?Good
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

3,778registered patients
Among the best offhow well off the local area is
84.6years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension19.9%15.2%
Diabetes7.7%7.9%
Asthma7.2%6.6%
COPD2.1%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.6%3.0%
Depression10.6%14.3%
Obesity13.8%13.9%
Smoking7.6%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4979%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6482%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)80%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target82%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target63%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check82%78%
Asthma: annual review75%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Abbots Bromley Surgerythis surgery9996%98%Yes
Aelfgar SurgeryRugeley, WS15 2AB4.6 miles9492%95%Yes
Horsefair PracticeRugeley, WS15 2FH4.6 miles6861%88%Yes
Sandy Lane SurgeryRugeley, WS15 2LB5.0 miles4961%77%Yes
YoxallBurton-on-Trent, DE13 8PD5.1 miles8786%85%Yes
Brereton SurgeryRugeley, WS15 1DU5.3 miles9583%94%Yes
Hazeldene House SurgeryStafford, ST18 0SU5.3 miles4154%74%Yes
Balance StreetUttoxeter, ST14 8JG5.4 miles9476%93%Yes
Northgate SurgeryUttoxeter, ST14 7FN5.5 miles9280%96%Yes
BartonBurton-on-Trent, DE13 8LT7.7 miles5672%84%Yes

Common questions

Is Abbots Bromley Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Abbots Bromley Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01283 840228.

How do patients rate Abbots Bromley Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 98% of patients at Abbots Bromley Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 96% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 99 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Abbots Bromley Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Abbots Bromley Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 1 July 2026).

What are the opening times of Abbots Bromley Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 28 June 2012. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Abbots Bromley Surgery?

Call 01283 840228. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is The Surgery, School House Lane, Abbots Bromley, Rugeley, WS15 3BT.

How many patients are registered at Abbots Bromley Surgery?

Around 3,778 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of East Staffordshire PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent NHS area.

Where this comes from: the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, Care Quality Commission ratings, NHS records of patients, conditions, checks and vaccinations (published through OHID Fingertips), and this surgery's page on the NHS website (checked 20 September 2026). Read how the score is worked out. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.