GP surgery in Biddulph

Biddulph Valley Surgery

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

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good9,710 patients

Scores 72 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 86% of patients say their experience is good and 65% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2017. It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 72% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 2 in Biddulph Based on 125 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 69

  • Easy to get through on the phone56
  • Easy to contact online90
  • Good experience of getting in touch87
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment45

Quality of care 74

  • Patients rate the surgery as good75
  • Patients got what they needed72
  • Doctors and nurses listen64
  • Patients trust the staff41
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done48
  • Meets NHS clinical targets83
  • Children vaccinated on time89

What patients say

125 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

65%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

86%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+3

change since last year

2025: 83% · 2026: 86%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone72%
Had their call answered straight away5%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away63%

The appointment

Were seen the same day20%
Waited more than a week38%
Were seen face to face68%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)71%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 65% 57% 47%
Easy to contact via website 78% 58% 43%
Easy to contact via NHS App 72% 54% 38%
Reception staff helpful 96% 85% 87%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 33% 31% 40%
Sees preferred clinician 34% 42% 24%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 93% 84% 86%
Next steps within 2 days 94% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 88% 73% 71%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 55% 57% 55%
Waiting time was about right 70% 69% 73%
Remote appointment 32% 26% 36%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 90% 87% 93%
Treated with care and concern 92% 86% 92%
Considered mental wellbeing 79% 75% 73%
Had all the information needed 96% 92% 94%
Confidence and trust 92% 93% 95%
Involved in decisions 96% 92% 95%
Needs were met 94% 90% 94%
Overall
Overall experience good 86% 77% 83%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 92% 79% 80%
Supported by local services 83% 70% 70%
Discussed managing condition 49% 43% 49%
Agreed a care plan 29% 46% 47%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 125 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 24 March 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Biddulph Primary Care Centre, Wharf Road, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent, ST8 6AG
Phone
0300 404 2987
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
M83046 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • 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 3 August 2017

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

9,710registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
82.4years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension21.1%15.2%
Diabetes8.8%7.9%
Asthma8.7%6.6%
COPD2.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.9%3.0%
Depression19.4%14.3%
Obesity23.3%13.9%
Smoking10.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4975%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6476%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)71%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target76%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target53%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check75%78%
Asthma: annual review66%66%

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Common questions

Is Biddulph Valley Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Biddulph Valley Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0300 404 2987.

How do patients rate Biddulph Valley Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 86% of patients at Biddulph Valley Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 65% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 72 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Biddulph Valley Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Biddulph Valley Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 3 August 2017).

What are the opening times of Biddulph Valley 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 24 March 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Biddulph Valley Surgery?

Call 0300 404 2987. 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 Valley Surgery?

Around 9,710 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.