GP surgery in Lichfield

Alrewas

Exchange Road, Alrewas, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 7AS

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good7,528 patients

Scores 81 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 2025. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 81% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 3 in Lichfield Based on 116 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 69

  • Easy to get through on the phone61
  • Easy to contact online77
  • Good experience of getting in touch70
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment61

Quality of care 90

  • Patients rate the surgery as good81
  • Patients got what they needed70
  • Doctors and nurses listen83
  • Patients trust the staff72
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done91
  • Meets NHS clinical targets86
  • Children vaccinated on time96

What patients say

116 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%)

+15

change since last year

2025: 73% · 2026: 88%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone76%
Had their call answered straight away10%
Gave up or got no answer3%
Knew what would happen next straight away73%

The appointment

Were seen the same day32%
Waited more than a week27%
Were seen face to face69%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)77%
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 70% 58% 39%
Easy to contact via NHS App 65% 54% 52%
Reception staff helpful 89% 85% 77%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 27% 31% 25%
Sees preferred clinician 41% 42% 26%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 93% 84% 84%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 88%
Good experience of contacting 82% 73% 60%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 47% 57% 26%
Waiting time was about right 75% 69% 58%
Remote appointment 31% 26% 29%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 94% 87% 86%
Treated with care and concern 94% 86% 84%
Considered mental wellbeing 85% 75% 61%
Had all the information needed 92% 92% 88%
Confidence and trust 96% 93% 92%
Involved in decisions 94% 92% 90%
Needs were met 94% 90% 92%
Overall
Overall experience good 88% 77% 73%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 84% 79% 90%
Supported by local services 77% 70% 71%
Discussed managing condition 44% 43% 30%
Agreed a care plan 44% 46% 30%

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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 24 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Exchange Road, Alrewas, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 7AS
Phone
01283 790316
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.alrewassurgery.co.uk
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
M83035 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Autism training for staff
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Children’s play area
  • Cycle parking
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • Documents available in large print
  • Enhanced lighting
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • Off-site car parking nearby

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 13 March 2025

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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

7,528registered patients
Among the best offhow well off the local area is
84.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension14.9%15.2%
Diabetes6.8%7.9%
Asthma6.6%6.6%
COPD1.2%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.5%3.0%
Depression8.2%14.3%
Obesity13.7%13.9%
Smoking6.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4976%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6482%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)74%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target85%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target64%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check86%78%
Asthma: annual review73%66%

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Common questions

Is Alrewas taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Alrewas was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01283 790316.

How do patients rate Alrewas?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 88% of patients at Alrewas 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 81 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Alrewas?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Alrewas as Good at its last published inspection (report published 13 March 2025).

What are the opening times of Alrewas?

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 24 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Alrewas?

Call 01283 790316 or visit its website, www.alrewassurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Exchange Road, Alrewas, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 7AS.

How many patients are registered at Alrewas?

Around 7,528 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.