GP surgery in Stratford-on-Avon

Alcester Health Centre

Fields Park Drive, Alcester, B49 6QR

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good5,892 patients

Scores 93 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 91% of patients say their experience is good and 86% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2024. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 93% of GP surgeries in England. 8th of 14 in Stratford-on-Avon Based on 100 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 95

  • Easy to get through on the phone90
  • Easy to contact online87
  • Good experience of getting in touch92
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment88

Quality of care 86

  • Patients rate the surgery as good90
  • Patients got what they needed60
  • Doctors and nurses listen65
  • Patients trust the staff77
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done85
  • Meets NHS clinical targets62
  • Children vaccinated on time72

What patients say

100 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

86%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

91%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

-2

change since last year

2025: 93% · 2026: 91%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone66%
Had their call answered straight away17%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away85%

The appointment

Were seen the same day25%
Waited more than a week19%
Were seen face to face82%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)63%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 86% 57% 90%
Easy to contact via website 75% 58% 72%
Easy to contact via NHS App 87% 54% 73%
Reception staff helpful 94% 85% 95%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 31% 31% 29%
Sees preferred clinician 59% 42% 65%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 94% 84% 94%
Next steps within 2 days 98% 93% 98%
Good experience of contacting 91% 73% 93%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 80% 57% 70%
Waiting time was about right 86% 69% 85%
Remote appointment 18% 26% 19%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 90% 87% 95%
Treated with care and concern 91% 86% 91%
Considered mental wellbeing 83% 75% 84%
Had all the information needed 94% 92% 99%
Confidence and trust 97% 93% 96%
Involved in decisions 95% 92% 97%
Needs were met 93% 90% 97%
Overall
Overall experience good 91% 77% 93%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 95% 79% 92%
Supported by local services 88% 70% 80%
Discussed managing condition 52% 43% 45%
Agreed a care plan 34% 46% 35%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 100 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 8pm
Friday8am to 8pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 11 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Fields Park Drive, Alcester, B49 6QR
Phone
01789 763060
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.alcesterhealthcentre.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Arden PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M84049 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • 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 26 February 2024

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

5,892registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
84.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension20.1%15.2%
Diabetes8.4%7.9%
Asthma7.7%6.6%
COPD2.2%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.5%3.0%
Depression15.8%14.3%
Obesity14.5%13.9%
Smoking11.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4977%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6479%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)72%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target73%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target67%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check87%78%
Asthma: annual review78%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Alcester Health Centrethis surgery9386%91%Yes
The Arrow SurgeryAlcester, B49 6QRunder 0.1 miles9892%93%Yes
Bidford Health CentreAlcester, B50 4LX3.4 miles8574%88%Yes
Pool Medical CentreStudley, B80 7QU3.9 miles9387%90%Yes
The Ridgeway SurgeryRedditch, B96 6DS4.3 miles9888%94%Yes
Grey Gable SurgeryWorcester, WR7 4BW4.9 miles9198%89%Yes
Crabbs Cross Medical CentreRedditch, B97 5JX5.6 miles5270%75%Yes
Crabbs Cross SurgeryRedditch, B97 5JX5.6 miles4459%78%Yes
Winyates Health CentreRedditch, B98 0NR6.0 miles2642%73%Yes
Henley-in-Arden Medical CentreHenley-in-Arden, B95 5GD6.2 miles9896%99%Yes

Common questions

Is Alcester Health Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Alcester Health Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01789 763060.

How do patients rate Alcester Health Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 91% of patients at Alcester Health Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 86% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 93 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Alcester Health Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Alcester Health Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 26 February 2024).

What are the opening times of Alcester Health Centre?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 8pm, Friday 8am to 8pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 11 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Alcester Health Centre?

Call 01789 763060 or visit its website, www.alcesterhealthcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Fields Park Drive, Alcester, B49 6QR.

How many patients are registered at Alcester Health Centre?

Around 5,892 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Arden PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Coventry and Warwickshire 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.