GP surgery in Stoke-on-Trent

Belgrave Medical Centre

116 Belgrave Road, Dresden, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 4LR

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good14,958 patients

Scores 60 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 90% of patients say their experience is good and 61% 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.

Average Scores higher than 60% of GP surgeries in England. 18th of 30 in Stoke-on-Trent Based on 110 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 43

  • Easy to get through on the phone48
  • Easy to contact online33
  • Good experience of getting in touch24
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment66

Quality of care 78

  • Patients rate the surgery as good86
  • Patients got what they needed57
  • Doctors and nurses listen98
  • Patients trust the staff59
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done43
  • Meets NHS clinical targets66
  • Children vaccinated on time50

What patients say

110 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

61%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

90%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+14

change since last year

2025: 75% · 2026: 90%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone60%
Had their call answered straight away24%
Gave up or got no answer9%
Knew what would happen next straight away59%

The appointment

Were seen the same day44%
Waited more than a week17%
Were seen face to face88%
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 61% 57% 50%
Easy to contact via website 51% 58% 61%
Easy to contact via NHS App 68% 54% 64%
Reception staff helpful 85% 85% 84%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 27% 31% 34%
Sees preferred clinician 50% 42% 48%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 83% 84% 85%
Next steps within 2 days 98% 93% 93%
Good experience of contacting 66% 73% 73%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 67% 57% 70%
Waiting time was about right 77% 69% 68%
Remote appointment 12% 26% 20%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 98% 87% 86%
Treated with care and concern 95% 86% 89%
Considered mental wellbeing 79% 75% 73%
Had all the information needed 92% 92% 99%
Confidence and trust 95% 93% 92%
Involved in decisions 92% 92% 96%
Needs were met 92% 90% 89%
Overall
Overall experience good 90% 77% 75%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 88% 79% 74%
Supported by local services 67% 70% 63%
Discussed managing condition 48% 43% 45%
Agreed a care plan 60% 46% 56%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 110 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 13 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
116 Belgrave Road, Dresden, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 4LR
Phone
01782 593344
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.bmcgp.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
South Stoke Central PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M83068 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Bus stop nearby
  • 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
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • 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 8 April 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

14,958registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
81.4years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension16.6%15.2%
Diabetes10.7%7.9%
Asthma7.0%6.6%
COPD2.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.1%3.0%
Depression22.8%14.3%
Obesity16.4%13.9%
Smoking17.0%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4968%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6478%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)69%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target76%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target52%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check73%78%
Asthma: annual review61%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Belgrave Medical Centrethis surgery6061%90%Yes
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Dunrobin Street Medical Centre is 0.2 miles away, scores 83 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Belgrave Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Belgrave Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01782 593344.

How do patients rate Belgrave Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 90% of patients at Belgrave Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 61% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 60 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Belgrave Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Belgrave Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 8 April 2019).

What are the opening times of Belgrave Medical Centre?

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 13 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Belgrave Medical Centre?

Call 01782 593344 or visit its website, www.bmcgp.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 116 Belgrave Road, Dresden, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 4LR.

How many patients are registered at Belgrave Medical Centre?

Around 14,958 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of South Stoke Central 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.