GP surgery in Bletchley

Bedford Street Surgery

4 Bedford Street, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK2 2TX

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good16,171 patients

Scores 20 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 72% of patients say their experience is good and 47% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2016. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 20% of GP surgeries in England. 4th of 5 in Bletchley Based on 89 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 19

  • Easy to get through on the phone24
  • Easy to contact online39
  • Good experience of getting in touch34
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment10

Quality of care 25

  • Patients rate the surgery as good28
  • Patients got what they needed59
  • Doctors and nurses listen21
  • Patients trust the staff37
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done3
  • Meets NHS clinical targets48
  • Children vaccinated on time27

What patients say

89 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

47%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

72%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

+3

change since last year

2025: 70% · 2026: 72%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone55%
Had their call answered straight away13%
Gave up or got no answer10%
Knew what would happen next straight away68%

The appointment

Were seen the same day25%
Waited more than a week36%
Were seen face to face71%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)62%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 47% 57% 41%
Easy to contact via website 53% 58% 52%
Easy to contact via NHS App 51% 54% 53%
Reception staff helpful 80% 85% 77%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 55% 31% 35%
Sees preferred clinician 17% 42% 31%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 80% 84% 76%
Next steps within 2 days 99% 93% 97%
Good experience of contacting 70% 73% 67%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 48% 57% 49%
Waiting time was about right 54% 69% 60%
Remote appointment 29% 26% 13%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 82% 87% 83%
Treated with care and concern 81% 86% 82%
Considered mental wellbeing 81% 75% 70%
Had all the information needed 90% 92% 90%
Confidence and trust 92% 93% 91%
Involved in decisions 89% 92% 88%
Needs were met 92% 90% 89%
Overall
Overall experience good 72% 77% 69%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 62% 79% 72%
Supported by local services 46% 70% 72%
Discussed managing condition 28% 43% 44%
Agreed a care plan 50% 46% 49%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 89 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 12 June 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
4 Bedford Street, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK2 2TX
Phone
01908 658850
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.bedfordstreetsurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
South West PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
K82039 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

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

Furzton Medical Centre
67 Dulverton Drive, Furzton, Milton Keynes, MK4 1EW · 01908 501717

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Cycle parking
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • Lift
  • Off-site car parking nearby
  • Sign language interpreter available online
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Toilets
  • 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 14 November 2016

This rating is 9 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

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

16,171registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
81.9years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension12.3%15.2%
Diabetes7.6%7.9%
Asthma5.0%6.6%
COPD1.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.0%3.0%
Depression11.0%14.3%
Obesity10.6%13.9%
Smoking17.7%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4957%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6466%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)60%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target59%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target52%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check76%78%
Asthma: annual review54%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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Bedford Street Surgerythis surgery2047%72%Yes
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Mkgp AccessMilton Keynes, MK6 5NG2.1 miles
Walnut Tree Health CentreMilton Keynes, MK7 7PB2.4 miles3459%73%Yes
Fishermead Medical CentreMilton Keynes, MK6 2LR2.9 miles4657%79%Yes

Westfield Road Surgery is 0.2 miles away, scores 48 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Bedford Street Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Bedford Street Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01908 658850.

How do patients rate Bedford Street Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 72% of patients at Bedford Street Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 47% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 20 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Bedford Street Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Bedford Street Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 14 November 2016).

What are the opening times of Bedford Street 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 12 June 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Bedford Street Surgery?

Call 01908 658850 or visit its website, www.bedfordstreetsurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 4 Bedford Street, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK2 2TX.

Does Bedford Street Surgery have a branch surgery?

Yes. Bedford Street Surgery also runs Furzton Medical Centre (67 Dulverton Drive, Furzton, Milton Keynes, MK4 1EW). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Bedford Street Surgery?

Around 16,171 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of South West PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Central East 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.