GP surgery in Shropshire

Albrighton Medical Practice

Shaw Lane, Albrighton, Wolverhampton, WV7 3DT

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good8,464 patients

Scores 88 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 88% of patients say their experience is good and 68% 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 88% of GP surgeries in England. 9th of 25 in Shropshire Based on 109 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 85

  • Easy to get through on the phone61
  • Easy to contact online88
  • Good experience of getting in touch83
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment90

Quality of care 88

  • Patients rate the surgery as good81
  • Patients got what they needed89
  • Doctors and nurses listen84
  • Patients trust the staff81
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done57
  • Meets NHS clinical targets68
  • Children vaccinated on time78

What patients say

109 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

68%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

88%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

-4

change since last year

2025: 92% · 2026: 88%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone31%
Had their call answered straight away18%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away49%

The appointment

Were seen the same day34%
Waited more than a week23%
Were seen face to face92%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)60%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 68% 57% 54%
Easy to contact via website 76% 58% 33%
Easy to contact via NHS App 73% 54% 69%
Reception staff helpful 92% 85% 94%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 40% 31% 42%
Sees preferred clinician 37% 42% 46%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 89% 84% 87%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 97%
Good experience of contacting 86% 73% 87%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 82% 57% 59%
Waiting time was about right 87% 69% 86%
Remote appointment 8% 26% 11%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 94% 87% 95%
Treated with care and concern 97% 86% 94%
Considered mental wellbeing 85% 75% 88%
Had all the information needed 98% 92% 96%
Confidence and trust 97% 93% 97%
Involved in decisions 99% 92% 97%
Needs were met 97% 90% 94%
Overall
Overall experience good 88% 77% 92%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 90% 79% 88%
Supported by local services 73% 70% 86%
Discussed managing condition 58% 43% 44%
Agreed a care plan 28% 46% 44%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 109 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 8:30pm
Tuesday8am to 6pm
Wednesday8am to 6pm
Thursday8am to 6pm
Friday8am to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 4 March 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Shaw Lane, Albrighton, Wolverhampton, WV7 3DT
Phone
01902 372301
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
SE Shropshire PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M82021 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 2 January 2026

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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

8,464registered patients
Among the best offhow well off the local area is
84.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension22.6%15.2%
Diabetes9.2%7.9%
Asthma7.7%6.6%
COPD2.1%1.9%
Coronary heart disease5.4%3.0%
Depression14.4%14.3%
Obesity15.8%13.9%
Smoking8.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4980%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6481%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)58%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)94%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target76%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target62%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check69%78%
Asthma: annual review62%66%

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Common questions

Is Albrighton Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Albrighton Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01902 372301.

How do patients rate Albrighton Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 88% of patients at Albrighton Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 68% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 88 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Albrighton Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Albrighton Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 2 January 2026).

What are the opening times of Albrighton Medical Practice?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 8:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6pm, Wednesday 8am to 6pm, Thursday 8am to 6pm, Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 4 March 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Albrighton Medical Practice?

Call 01902 372301. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Shaw Lane, Albrighton, Wolverhampton, WV7 3DT.

How many patients are registered at Albrighton Medical Practice?

Around 8,464 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of SE Shropshire PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin 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.