GP surgery in Foleshill
Alliance Teaching Practices
Livingstone Road, Foleshill, Coventry, CV6 5AR
Scores 9 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 61% of patients say their experience is good and 40% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). It is taking on new patients.
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 11
- Easy to get through on the phone14
- Easy to contact online17
- Good experience of getting in touch7
- Did not wait too long for the appointment28
Quality of care 10
- Patients rate the surgery as good7
- Patients got what they needed61
- Doctors and nurses listen5
- Patients trust the staff74
- Inspection rating (Not rated)–
- Health checks and screening done2
- Meets NHS clinical targets4
- Children vaccinated on time13
What patients say
130 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
40%
find the phone easy
well below the England average (57%)
61%
say their experience is good
well below the England average (77%)
-2
change since last year
2025: 62% · 2026: 61%
Getting in touch
The appointment
All survey questions, compared with England
| What patients said | This surgery | England | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting in touch | |||
| Easy to get through by phone | 40% | 57% | 35% |
| Easy to contact via website | 42% | 58% | 44% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 66% | 54% | 40% |
| Reception staff helpful | 79% | 85% | 78% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 37% | 31% | 33% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 29% | 42% | 58% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 62% | 84% | 75% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 94% | 93% | 97% |
| Good experience of contacting | 55% | 73% | 60% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 44% | 57% | 36% |
| Waiting time was about right | 64% | 69% | 58% |
| Remote appointment | 34% | 26% | 49% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 74% | 87% | 84% |
| Treated with care and concern | 76% | 86% | 79% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 70% | 75% | 68% |
| Had all the information needed | 96% | 92% | 89% |
| Confidence and trust | 96% | 93% | 87% |
| Involved in decisions | 90% | 92% | 89% |
| Needs were met | 93% | 90% | 87% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 61% | 77% | 62% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 59% | 79% | 81% |
| Supported by local services | 56% | 70% | 60% |
| Discussed managing condition | 63% | 43% | 44% |
| Agreed a care plan | 44% | 46% | 51% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 130 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.
What patients tell us
From people who use this surgery. Official data cannot tell you these things.
Tell us about this surgery
10 quick questions, one tap each, no sign-up. Your answers help the next person choosing a GP.
1 of 10Last time you needed a routine appointment, how long did you wait?
2 of 10When you last phoned, how long did it take to get through?
3 of 10How did you book your last appointment?
4 of 10Can you usually see the same GP?
5 of 10Was your last appointment on time?
6 of 10Are the reception staff helpful?
7 of 10Did the doctor or nurse listen to you?
8 of 10How easy is it to get a repeat prescription?
9 of 10Is parking easy?
10 of 10Would you recommend this surgery?
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Opening times and contact
| 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 |
Confirmed by the surgery on 11 December 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Livingstone Road, Foleshill, Coventry, CV6 5AR
- Phone
- 024 7670 7030
- [email protected]
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Skyward PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- Y04965 · NHS profile
Branch surgeries
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- Alliance Teaching Practice at Broad Lane
- 684 Broad Lane, Coventry, CV5 7BB
- Alliance Teaching Practice at City of Coventry Health Centre
- 2 Stoney Stanton Road, Coventry, CV1 4FS
- Alliance Teaching Practice at Stoke Aldermoor
- Aldermoor Lane, Coventry, CV3 1BN
Access and facilities
- Accessible toilets
- Baby-changing facilities
- Bus stop nearby
- Disabled car parking
- Free on-site car parking
- Lift
- Off-site car parking nearby
- Parent and baby room
- Step-free access at entrances and exits
- Step-free access throughout
- Tactile flooring: ridged or raised surface, to warn of hazards
- Toilets
- Wheelchair access at entrances and exits
- Wheelchair access throughout
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
No inspection rating has been published for this surgery.
About the patients
NHS records for the people registered here
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 8.4% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 3.4% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 1.1% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 9.3% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 10.8% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 18.1% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 50% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 63% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 59% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 92% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 69% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 52% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 71% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 51% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Teaching Practicesthis surgery | – | 9 | 40% | 61% | Yes |
| Central Medical CentreCoventry, CV6 5DF | 0.3 miles | 58 | 88% | 83% | Yes |
| Edgwick Medical CentreCoventry, CV6 5LL | 0.3 miles | 8 | 52% | 59% | Yes |
| Paradise Medical CentreCoventry, CV6 5BG | 0.3 miles | 4 | 40% | 59% | Yes |
| George Eliot Medical CentreCoventry, CV1 4JH | 0.7 miles | 72 | 74% | 89% | Yes |
| Coventry GP Group of PracticesCoventry, CV6 3FA | 0.7 miles | 6 | 55% | 64% | Yes |
| The Gables MedicentreCoventry, CV6 4DD | 0.9 miles | 21 | 52% | 67% | Yes |
| Engleton House SurgeryCoventry, CV6 3HZ | 0.9 miles | 83 | 77% | 92% | Yes |
| Meridian PracticeCoventry, CV1 4FS | 1.0 miles | 66 | 64% | 87% | Yes |
| Priory Gate PracticeCoventry, CV1 4FS | 1.0 miles | 62 | 68% | 78% | Yes |
Central Medical Centre is 0.3 miles away, scores 58 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Alliance Teaching Practices taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Alliance Teaching Practices was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 024 7670 7030.
How do patients rate Alliance Teaching Practices?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 61% of patients at Alliance Teaching Practices said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 40% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 9 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What are the opening times of Alliance Teaching Practices?
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 11 December 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Alliance Teaching Practices?
Call 024 7670 7030. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Livingstone Road, Foleshill, Coventry, CV6 5AR.
Does Alliance Teaching Practices have a branch surgery?
Yes. Alliance Teaching Practices also runs Alliance Teaching Practice at Broad Lane (684 Broad Lane, Coventry, CV5 7BB) and Alliance Teaching Practice at City of Coventry Health Centre (2 Stoney Stanton Road, Coventry, CV1 4FS) and Alliance Teaching Practice at Stoke Aldermoor (Aldermoor Lane, Coventry, CV3 1BN). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at Alliance Teaching Practices?
Around 22,284 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Skyward 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.