GP surgery in Shrewsbury

Belvidere Medical Practice

23 Belvidere Road, Shrewsbury, SY2 5LS

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good6,812 patients

Scores 76 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 81% of patients say their experience is good and 72% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2026. It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 76% of GP surgeries in England. 4th of 9 in Shrewsbury Based on 121 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 63

  • Easy to get through on the phone70
  • Easy to contact online77
  • Good experience of getting in touch64
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment44

Quality of care 88

  • Patients rate the surgery as good58
  • Patients got what they needed92
  • Doctors and nurses listen80
  • Patients trust the staff90
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done92
  • Meets NHS clinical targets98
  • Children vaccinated on time91

What patients say

121 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

72%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

81%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

0

change since last year

2025: 81% · 2026: 81%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone73%
Had their call answered straight away6%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away84%

The appointment

Were seen the same day34%
Waited more than a week33%
Were seen face to face87%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)76%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 72% 57% 70%
Easy to contact via website 70% 58% 49%
Easy to contact via NHS App 64% 54% 47%
Reception staff helpful 94% 85% 84%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 38% 31% 34%
Sees preferred clinician 61% 42% 53%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 85% 84% 86%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 99%
Good experience of contacting 80% 73% 78%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 55% 57% 55%
Waiting time was about right 70% 69% 63%
Remote appointment 13% 26% 14%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 93% 87% 90%
Treated with care and concern 92% 86% 90%
Considered mental wellbeing 76% 75% 82%
Had all the information needed 95% 92% 99%
Confidence and trust 98% 93% 94%
Involved in decisions 96% 92% 97%
Needs were met 98% 90% 93%
Overall
Overall experience good 81% 77% 81%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 79% 79% 90%
Supported by local services 86% 70% 91%
Discussed managing condition 47% 43% 59%
Agreed a care plan 54% 46% 58%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 121 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 28 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
23 Belvidere Road, Shrewsbury, SY2 5LS
Phone
01743 363640
Email
[email protected]
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
M82048 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Children’s play area
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 20 May 2026

Read the inspection report

The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Good
Is it effective?Good
Is it caring?Outstanding
Is it responsive?Good
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

6,812registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
83.6years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension16.1%15.2%
Diabetes8.3%7.9%
Asthma8.5%6.6%
COPD1.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.4%3.0%
Depression18.0%14.3%
Obesity12.9%13.9%
Smoking12.7%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4978%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6487%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)76%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)92%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target81%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target63%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check80%78%
Asthma: annual review74%66%

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Common questions

Is Belvidere Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Belvidere Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01743 363640.

How do patients rate Belvidere Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 81% of patients at Belvidere Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 72% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 76 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Belvidere Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Belvidere Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 20 May 2026).

What are the opening times of Belvidere Medical Practice?

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 28 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Belvidere Medical Practice?

Call 01743 363640. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 23 Belvidere Road, Shrewsbury, SY2 5LS.

How many patients are registered at Belvidere Medical Practice?

Around 6,812 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.