GP surgery in Biddulph

Biddulph Doctors

Biddulph Primary Care Centre, Wharf Road, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent, ST8 6AG

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good10,791 patients

Scores 48 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 81% of patients say their experience is good and 54% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2020. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 48% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 2 in Biddulph Based on 112 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 48

  • Easy to get through on the phone36
  • Easy to contact online5
  • Good experience of getting in touch48
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment76

Quality of care 48

  • Patients rate the surgery as good56
  • Patients got what they needed22
  • Doctors and nurses listen51
  • Patients trust the staff42
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done32
  • Meets NHS clinical targets76
  • Children vaccinated on time91

What patients say

112 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

54%

find the phone easy

below the England average (57%)

81%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+8

change since last year

2025: 73% · 2026: 81%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone68%
Had their call answered straight away9%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away73%

The appointment

Were seen the same day43%
Waited more than a week20%
Were seen face to face80%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)58%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 54% 57% 53%
Easy to contact via website 31% 58% 34%
Easy to contact via NHS App 57% 54% 40%
Reception staff helpful 86% 85% 90%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 31% 31% 25%
Sees preferred clinician 51% 42% 34%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 83% 84% 84%
Next steps within 2 days 93% 93% 94%
Good experience of contacting 75% 73% 73%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 64% 57% 55%
Waiting time was about right 81% 69% 80%
Remote appointment 20% 26% 23%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 88% 87% 86%
Treated with care and concern 83% 86% 85%
Considered mental wellbeing 80% 75% 74%
Had all the information needed 92% 92% 96%
Confidence and trust 93% 93% 91%
Involved in decisions 93% 92% 95%
Needs were met 86% 90% 94%
Overall
Overall experience good 81% 77% 73%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 86% 79% 81%
Supported by local services 75% 70% 63%
Discussed managing condition 51% 43% 40%
Agreed a care plan 55% 46% 43%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 112 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 12:30pm 1pm to 6:30pm
Tuesday8am to 12:30pm 1pm to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 12:30pm 1pm to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 1pm
Friday8am to 12:30pm 1pm to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 26 October 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Biddulph Primary Care Centre, Wharf Road, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent, ST8 6AG
Phone
01782 432420
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Leek & Biddulph PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M83089 · 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
  • 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 24 February 2020

This rating is 6 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

10,791registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
82.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension23.8%15.2%
Diabetes9.8%7.9%
Asthma7.7%6.6%
COPD3.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.2%3.0%
Depression21.6%14.3%
Obesity18.6%13.9%
Smoking11.6%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4975%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6476%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)66%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target73%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target47%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check74%78%
Asthma: annual review58%66%

Other surgeries nearby

All surgeries in Biddulph →

SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Biddulph Doctorsthis surgery4854%81%Yes
Biddulph Valley SurgeryStoke-on-Trent, ST8 6AGunder 0.1 miles7265%86%Yes
Greenmoss Medical CentreStoke-on-Trent, ST7 3BT3.0 miles8088%85%Yes
Mount Road PracticeStoke on Trent, ST7 4AY3.0 miles6265%85%Yes
Kidsgrove Medical CentreStoke-on-Trent, ST7 4AY3.0 miles4054%81%Yes
Goldenhill Medical CentreStoke-on-Trent, ST6 5QJ3.2 miles7888%85%Yes
Lawton House SurgeryCongleton, CW12 1QG3.4 miles6140%81%Yes
Orchard SurgeryStoke-on-Trent, ST6 8HY3.6 miles4070%78%Yes
Meadowside Medical CentreCongleton, CW12 1DY3.6 miles4656%75%Yes
Readesmoor Medical Group PracticeCongleton, CW12 1JP3.7 miles5054%72%Yes

Biddulph Valley Surgery is under 0.1 miles away, scores 72 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Biddulph Doctors taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Biddulph Doctors was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01782 432420.

How do patients rate Biddulph Doctors?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 81% of patients at Biddulph Doctors said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 54% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 48 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Biddulph Doctors?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Biddulph Doctors as Good at its last published inspection (report published 24 February 2020).

What are the opening times of Biddulph Doctors?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 12:30pm 1pm to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 12:30pm 1pm to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 12:30pm 1pm to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 1pm, Friday 8am to 12:30pm 1pm to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 26 October 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Biddulph Doctors?

Call 01782 432420. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Biddulph Primary Care Centre, Wharf Road, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent, ST8 6AG.

How many patients are registered at Biddulph Doctors?

Around 10,791 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Leek & Biddulph 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.