GP surgery in Stratford-on-Avon

Bidford Health Centre

Stratford Road, Bidford-on-Avon, Alcester, B50 4LX

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good14,153 patients

Scores 85 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 88% of patients say their experience is good and 74% 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.

Excellent Scores higher than 85% of GP surgeries in England. 12th of 14 in Stratford-on-Avon Based on 106 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 90

  • Easy to get through on the phone72
  • Easy to contact online89
  • Good experience of getting in touch82
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment94

Quality of care 74

  • Patients rate the surgery as good81
  • Patients got what they needed64
  • Doctors and nurses listen69
  • Patients trust the staff57
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done34
  • Meets NHS clinical targets74
  • Children vaccinated on time77

What patients say

106 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

74%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

88%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

-5

change since last year

2025: 93% · 2026: 88%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone39%
Had their call answered straight away19%
Gave up or got no answer3%
Knew what would happen next straight away42%

The appointment

Were seen the same day49%
Waited more than a week12%
Were seen face to face79%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)67%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 74% 57% 77%
Easy to contact via website 77% 58% 61%
Easy to contact via NHS App 70% 54% 44%
Reception staff helpful 88% 85% 91%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 21% 31% 38%
Sees preferred clinician 58% 42% 64%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 88% 84% 91%
Next steps within 2 days 97% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 86% 73% 86%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 70% 57% 71%
Waiting time was about right 90% 69% 91%
Remote appointment 21% 26% 28%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 91% 87% 93%
Treated with care and concern 92% 86% 93%
Considered mental wellbeing 70% 75% 85%
Had all the information needed 95% 92% 96%
Confidence and trust 94% 93% 96%
Involved in decisions 95% 92% 98%
Needs were met 93% 90% 95%
Overall
Overall experience good 88% 77% 93%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 88% 79% 92%
Supported by local services 82% 70% 78%
Discussed managing condition 37% 43% 51%
Agreed a care plan 39% 46% 40%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 106 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 19 August 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Stratford Road, Bidford-on-Avon, Alcester, B50 4LX
Phone
01789 773372
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Stratford Central PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M84018 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bariatric equipment: weight support
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Cycle parking
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • High-back waiting room chairs
  • Pharmacy
  • Sign language interpreter available online
  • Step-free 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 6 February 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?Outstanding
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

14,153registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
85.2years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension19.7%15.2%
Diabetes7.9%7.9%
Asthma7.9%6.6%
COPD1.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.2%3.0%
Depression15.3%14.3%
Obesity12.9%13.9%
Smoking10.0%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4974%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6479%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)61%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)81%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target65%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target64%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check74%78%
Asthma: annual review70%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Bidford Health Centrethis surgery8574%88%Yes
The Arrow SurgeryAlcester, B49 6QR3.4 miles9892%93%Yes
Alcester Health CentreAlcester, B49 6QR3.4 miles9386%91%Yes
Rother House Medical CentreStratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6PP5.4 miles9084%88%Yes
Meon Medical CentreStratford-upon-Avon, CV37 8TA5.4 miles8078%84%Yes
Trinity Court SurgeryStratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6HJ5.4 miles6668%83%Yes
Bridge House Medical CentreStratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6HE5.5 miles8283%87%Yes
Grey Gable SurgeryWorcester, WR7 4BW6.8 miles9198%89%Yes
Demontfort Medical CentreEvesham, WR11 3HD7.0 miles7274%80%Yes
Pool Medical CentreStudley, B80 7QU7.3 miles9387%90%Yes

The Arrow Surgery is 3.4 miles away, scores 98 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Bidford Health Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Bidford Health Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01789 773372.

How do patients rate Bidford Health Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 88% of patients at Bidford Health Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 74% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 85 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Bidford Health Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Bidford Health Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 6 February 2017).

What are the opening times of Bidford Health 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 19 August 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Bidford Health Centre?

Call 01789 773372. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Stratford Road, Bidford-on-Avon, Alcester, B50 4LX.

How many patients are registered at Bidford Health Centre?

Around 14,153 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Stratford Central PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Coventry and Warwickshire 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.