GP surgery in Kidderminster

Aylmer Lodge Cookley Partnership

Hume Street Medical Centre, Hume Street, Kidderminster, DY11 6SF

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good15,516 patients

Scores 78 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 86% of patients say their experience is good and 76% 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.

Good Scores higher than 78% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 5 in Kidderminster Based on 108 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 83

  • Easy to get through on the phone76
  • Easy to contact online62
  • Good experience of getting in touch82
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment80

Quality of care 67

  • Patients rate the surgery as good73
  • Patients got what they needed45
  • Doctors and nurses listen39
  • Patients trust the staff54
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done76
  • Meets NHS clinical targets72
  • Children vaccinated on time71

What patients say

108 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

76%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

86%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+2

change since last year

2025: 84% · 2026: 86%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone76%
Had their call answered straight away4%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away63%

The appointment

Were seen the same day53%
Waited more than a week17%
Were seen face to face77%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)48%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 76% 57% 69%
Easy to contact via website 63% 58% 50%
Easy to contact via NHS App 76% 54% 61%
Reception staff helpful 91% 85% 94%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 33% 31% 36%
Sees preferred clinician 30% 42% 47%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 92% 84% 88%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 94%
Good experience of contacting 86% 73% 82%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 55% 57% 57%
Waiting time was about right 82% 69% 67%
Remote appointment 23% 26% 29%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 86% 87% 89%
Treated with care and concern 87% 86% 86%
Considered mental wellbeing 68% 75% 71%
Had all the information needed 93% 92% 95%
Confidence and trust 94% 93% 95%
Involved in decisions 92% 92% 92%
Needs were met 90% 90% 92%
Overall
Overall experience good 86% 77% 84%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 80% 79% 86%
Supported by local services 78% 70% 73%
Discussed managing condition 46% 43% 37%
Agreed a care plan 36% 46% 62%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 108 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 19 February 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Hume Street Medical Centre, Hume Street, Kidderminster, DY11 6SF
Phone
01562 822015
Website
www.aylmerlodgecookleypartnership.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
WF Network of Independent Practices PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M81068 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

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

Cookley Surgery
1 Lea Lane, Cookley, Kidderminster, DY10 3TA

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Cycle parking
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • Documents available in large print
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • Lift
  • Pharmacy
  • Sign language interpreter available in-person
  • Sign language interpreter available online

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 8 September 2025

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

15,516registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
82.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension20.5%15.2%
Diabetes9.3%7.9%
Asthma7.6%6.6%
COPD2.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.5%3.0%
Depression19.0%14.3%
Obesity14.9%13.9%
Smoking13.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4974%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6476%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)74%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target84%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target61%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check86%78%
Asthma: annual review59%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Aylmer Lodge Cookley Partnershipthis surgery7876%86%Yes
Northumberland House SurgeryKidderminster, DY11 6SFunder 0.1 miles7280%84%Yes
The Church Street PracticeKidderminster, DY10 2JG0.5 miles6166%78%Yes
Kidderminster Medical CentreKidderminster, DY10 2BG0.7 miles5761%81%Yes
Stanmore House SurgeryKidderminster, DY10 3AA1.3 miles7769%85%Yes
Wolverley SurgeryKidderminster, DY11 5TH1.9 miles9284%95%Yes
Bewdley Medical CentreBewdley, DY12 2EF2.4 miles7770%85%Yes
Stourport Medical CentreStourport-on-Severn, DY13 0AA3.5 miles7163%85%Yes
Chaddesley SurgeryKidderminster, DY10 4SF4.6 miles9595%91%Yes
Hagley SurgeryStourbridge, DY9 0NH5.5 miles9477%91%Yes

Wolverley Surgery is 1.9 miles away, scores 92 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Aylmer Lodge Cookley Partnership taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Aylmer Lodge Cookley Partnership was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01562 822015.

How do patients rate Aylmer Lodge Cookley Partnership?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 86% of patients at Aylmer Lodge Cookley Partnership said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 76% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 78 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Aylmer Lodge Cookley Partnership?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Aylmer Lodge Cookley Partnership as Good at its last published inspection (report published 8 September 2025).

What are the opening times of Aylmer Lodge Cookley Partnership?

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 19 February 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Aylmer Lodge Cookley Partnership?

Call 01562 822015 or visit its website, www.aylmerlodgecookleypartnership.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Hume Street Medical Centre, Hume Street, Kidderminster, DY11 6SF.

Does Aylmer Lodge Cookley Partnership have a branch surgery?

Yes. Aylmer Lodge Cookley Partnership also runs Cookley Surgery (1 Lea Lane, Cookley, Kidderminster, DY10 3TA). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Aylmer Lodge Cookley Partnership?

Around 15,516 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of WF Network of Independent Practices PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Herefordshire and Worcestershire 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.