GP surgery in Stoke-on-Trent

Apsley Surgery

Cobridge Health Centre, Church Terrace, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 2JN

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good8,484 patients

Scores 27 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 70% of patients say their experience is good and 48% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2023. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 27% of GP surgeries in England. 26th of 30 in Stoke-on-Trent Based on 78 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 38

  • Easy to get through on the phone25
  • Easy to contact online29
  • Good experience of getting in touch30
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment69

Quality of care 16

  • Patients rate the surgery as good22
  • Patients got what they needed51
  • Doctors and nurses listen10
  • Patients trust the staff2
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done37
  • Meets NHS clinical targets18
  • Children vaccinated on time18

What patients say

78 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

48%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

70%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

+6

change since last year

2025: 64% · 2026: 70%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone62%
Had their call answered straight away16%
Gave up or got no answer3%
Knew what would happen next straight away66%

The appointment

Were seen the same day46%
Waited more than a week10%
Were seen face to face54%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)61%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 48% 57% 53%
Easy to contact via website 49% 58% 38%
Easy to contact via NHS App 62% 54% 46%
Reception staff helpful 78% 85% 74%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 30% 31% 33%
Sees preferred clinician 46% 42% 45%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 88% 84% 59%
Next steps within 2 days 87% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 69% 73% 54%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 65% 57% 39%
Waiting time was about right 78% 69% 64%
Remote appointment 46% 26% 25%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 78% 87% 78%
Treated with care and concern 70% 86% 75%
Considered mental wellbeing 68% 75% 66%
Had all the information needed 90% 92% 84%
Confidence and trust 80% 93% 82%
Involved in decisions 90% 92% 74%
Needs were met 91% 90% 78%
Overall
Overall experience good 70% 77% 64%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 91% 79% 59%
Supported by local services 69% 70% 50%
Discussed managing condition 46% 43% 52%
Agreed a care plan 42% 46% 57%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 78 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 1 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Cobridge Health Centre, Church Terrace, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 2JN
Phone
0300 790 0160
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
About Better Care (Abc) PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M83627 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.

Apsley House Surgery Branch
117 Knypersley Road, Norton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 8JA · 01782 545728

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Parent and child parking
  • 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 10 January 2023

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

8,484registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
79.5years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension11.7%15.2%
Diabetes10.2%7.9%
Asthma4.6%6.6%
COPD2.1%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.5%3.0%
Depression13.0%14.3%
Obesity15.0%13.9%
Smoking18.3%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4963%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6469%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)71%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)86%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target75%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target41%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check75%78%
Asthma: annual review79%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Apsley Surgerythis surgery2748%70%Yes
Cobridge SurgeryStoke-on-Trent, ST6 2JNunder 0.1 miles1952%71%Yes
Lucie Wedgewood Surgery LtdStoke-on-Trent, ST6 2AB0.7 miles6473%84%Yes
Prima Care SurgeriesStoke-on-Trent, ST1 2BN0.9 miles7268%82%Yes
Middleport Medical CentreStoke-on-Trent, ST6 3PN1.0 miles4976%79%Yes
Harley Street Medical CentreStoke-on-Trent, ST1 3RX1.1 miles1554%69%Yes
The Moorcroft Medical CentreStoke on Trent, ST1 3NJ1.2 miles642%63%Yes
Birches Head Medical CentreStoke-on-Trent, ST1 6RS1.3 miles6968%86%Yes
Wolstanton Medical CentreNewcastle, ST5 8BN1.3 miles9781%87%Yes
Norfolk Street SurgeryStoke-on-Trent, ST1 4PB1.4 miles4671%76%Yes

Lucie Wedgewood Surgery Ltd is 0.7 miles away, scores 64 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Apsley Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Apsley Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0300 790 0160.

How do patients rate Apsley Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 70% of patients at Apsley Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 48% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 27 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Apsley Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Apsley Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 10 January 2023).

What are the opening times of Apsley 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 1 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Apsley Surgery?

Call 0300 790 0160. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Cobridge Health Centre, Church Terrace, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 2JN.

Does Apsley Surgery have a branch surgery?

Yes. Apsley Surgery also runs Apsley House Surgery Branch (117 Knypersley Road, Norton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 8JA). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Apsley Surgery?

Around 8,484 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of About Better Care (Abc) 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.