GP surgery in Nuneaton

Arbury Medical Centre

Cambridge Drive, Stockingford, Nuneaton, CV10 8LW

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good9,883 patients

Scores 23 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 73% of patients say their experience is good and 36% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2019. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 23% of GP surgeries in England. 9th of 12 in Nuneaton Based on 107 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 22

  • Easy to get through on the phone10
  • Easy to contact online30
  • Good experience of getting in touch50
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment20

Quality of care 28

  • Patients rate the surgery as good28
  • Patients got what they needed34
  • Doctors and nurses listen54
  • Patients trust the staff5
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done53
  • Meets NHS clinical targets51
  • Children vaccinated on time35

What patients say

107 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

36%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

73%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

+8

change since last year

2025: 65% · 2026: 73%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone51%
Had their call answered straight away9%
Gave up or got no answer4%
Knew what would happen next straight away51%

The appointment

Were seen the same day19%
Waited more than a week32%
Were seen face to face61%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)52%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 36% 57% 41%
Easy to contact via website 49% 58% 39%
Easy to contact via NHS App 61% 54% 43%
Reception staff helpful 86% 85% 75%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 26% 31% 27%
Sees preferred clinician 34% 42% 26%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 89% 84% 83%
Next steps within 2 days 89% 93% 93%
Good experience of contacting 76% 73% 60%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 61% 57% 53%
Waiting time was about right 60% 69% 53%
Remote appointment 39% 26% 35%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 89% 87% 77%
Treated with care and concern 75% 86% 79%
Considered mental wellbeing 75% 75% 63%
Had all the information needed 80% 92% 89%
Confidence and trust 83% 93% 87%
Involved in decisions 91% 92% 83%
Needs were met 89% 90% 81%
Overall
Overall experience good 73% 77% 64%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 72% 79% 71%
Supported by local services 60% 70% 54%
Discussed managing condition 32% 43% 26%
Agreed a care plan 20% 46% 41%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 107 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm
Tuesday8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 29 May 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Cambridge Drive, Stockingford, Nuneaton, CV10 8LW
Phone
024 7638 8555
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Nuneaton & Bedworth PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M84003 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Audio-descriptive for appointment announcements
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • High-back waiting room chairs
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Step-free access throughout
  • Toilets
  • Translation services
  • Wheelchair access at entrances and exits

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 5 March 2019

This rating is 7 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

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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

9,883registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
81.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension19.6%15.2%
Diabetes10.4%7.9%
Asthma6.5%6.6%
COPD2.2%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.9%3.0%
Depression21.1%14.3%
Obesity19.8%13.9%
Smoking17.7%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4968%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6471%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)72%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)88%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target80%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target63%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check77%78%
Asthma: annual review66%66%

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Stockingford Medical Centre is 0.3 miles away, scores 81 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Arbury Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Arbury Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 024 7638 8555.

How do patients rate Arbury Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 73% of patients at Arbury Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 36% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 23 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Arbury Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Arbury Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 5 March 2019).

What are the opening times of Arbury Medical Centre?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 29 May 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Arbury Medical Centre?

Call 024 7638 8555. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Cambridge Drive, Stockingford, Nuneaton, CV10 8LW.

How many patients are registered at Arbury Medical Centre?

Around 9,883 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Nuneaton & Bedworth 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.