GP surgery in Shropshire

Beeches Medical Practice

1 Beeches Road, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury, SY3 0PF

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good7,158 patients

Scores 78 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 88% of patients say their experience is good and 82% 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.

Good Scores higher than 78% of GP surgeries in England. 13th of 25 in Shropshire Based on 119 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 79

  • Easy to get through on the phone85
  • Easy to contact online70
  • Good experience of getting in touch79
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment57

Quality of care 74

  • Patients rate the surgery as good80
  • Patients got what they needed35
  • Doctors and nurses listen84
  • Patients trust the staff44
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done69
  • Meets NHS clinical targets93
  • Children vaccinated on time73

What patients say

119 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

82%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

88%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

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change since last year

2025: 89% · 2026: 88%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone73%
Had their call answered straight away14%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away73%

The appointment

Were seen the same day13%
Waited more than a week45%
Were seen face to face85%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)51%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 82% 57% 80%
Easy to contact via website 66% 58% 62%
Easy to contact via NHS App 76% 54% 56%
Reception staff helpful 97% 85% 95%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 21% 31% 29%
Sees preferred clinician 55% 42% 52%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 88% 84% 90%
Next steps within 2 days 93% 93% 97%
Good experience of contacting 85% 73% 85%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 71% 57% 61%
Waiting time was about right 74% 69% 79%
Remote appointment 15% 26% 15%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 94% 87% 95%
Treated with care and concern 96% 86% 93%
Considered mental wellbeing 86% 75% 91%
Had all the information needed 96% 92% 99%
Confidence and trust 93% 93% 99%
Involved in decisions 96% 92% 98%
Needs were met 89% 90% 96%
Overall
Overall experience good 88% 77% 89%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 75% 79% 89%
Supported by local services 71% 70% 90%
Discussed managing condition 42% 43% 44%
Agreed a care plan 36% 46% 58%

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Opening times and contact

Monday8:30am to 6pm
Tuesday8:30am to 6pm
Wednesday8:30am to 6pm
Thursday8:30am to 6pm
Friday8:30am to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 14 March 2019. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
1 Beeches Road, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury, SY3 0PF
Phone
01743 874565
Website
www.thebeechesmedicalpractice.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Shrewsbury PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M82018 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

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

Dorrington Surgery
The Maitlands, Church Road, Dorrington, Shrewsbury, SY5 7LD · 01743 718486

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 22 November 2016

This rating is 9 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

7,158registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
85.4years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension17.3%15.2%
Diabetes7.1%7.9%
Asthma9.0%6.6%
COPD1.3%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.0%3.0%
Depression18.4%14.3%
Obesity12.0%13.9%
Smoking8.3%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4975%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6476%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)75%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target81%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target60%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check88%78%
Asthma: annual review62%66%

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Common questions

Is Beeches Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Beeches Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01743 874565.

How do patients rate Beeches Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 88% of patients at Beeches Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 82% 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 Beeches Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Beeches Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 22 November 2016).

What are the opening times of Beeches Medical Practice?

Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 6pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 6pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 6pm, Thursday 8:30am to 6pm, Friday 8:30am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 14 March 2019. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Beeches Medical Practice?

Call 01743 874565 or visit its website, www.thebeechesmedicalpractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 1 Beeches Road, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury, SY3 0PF.

Does Beeches Medical Practice have a branch surgery?

Yes. Beeches Medical Practice also runs Dorrington Surgery (The Maitlands, Church Road, Dorrington, Shrewsbury, SY5 7LD). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Beeches Medical Practice?

Around 7,158 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Shrewsbury PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin 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.