GP surgery in Bilston

Bilston Urban Village Medical Centre

Bankfield Road, Bilston, WV14 0EE

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good13,550 patients

Scores 16 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 67% of patients say their experience is good and 49% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2022. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 16% of GP surgeries in England. 4th of 4 in Bilston Based on 118 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 22

  • Easy to get through on the phone25
  • Easy to contact online41
  • Good experience of getting in touch38
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment16

Quality of care 13

  • Patients rate the surgery as good15
  • Patients got what they needed13
  • Doctors and nurses listen34
  • Patients trust the staff39
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done34
  • Meets NHS clinical targets20
  • Children vaccinated on time23

What patients say

118 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

48%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

67%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-5

change since last year

2025: 72% · 2026: 67%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone47%
Had their call answered straight away10%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away46%

The appointment

Were seen the same day20%
Waited more than a week35%
Were seen face to face89%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)70%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 48% 57% 46%
Easy to contact via website 54% 58% 48%
Easy to contact via NHS App 54% 54% 60%
Reception staff helpful 76% 85% 79%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 22% 31% 36%
Sees preferred clinician 63% 42% 23%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 85% 84% 74%
Next steps within 2 days 94% 93% 84%
Good experience of contacting 71% 73% 67%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 63% 57% 47%
Waiting time was about right 57% 69% 60%
Remote appointment 11% 26% 21%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 85% 87% 82%
Treated with care and concern 84% 86% 81%
Considered mental wellbeing 61% 75% 67%
Had all the information needed 94% 92% 86%
Confidence and trust 92% 93% 87%
Involved in decisions 92% 92% 89%
Needs were met 84% 90% 89%
Overall
Overall experience good 67% 77% 72%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 66% 79% 72%
Supported by local services 63% 70% 42%
Discussed managing condition 41% 43% 42%
Agreed a care plan 52% 46% 44%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 118 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 January 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Bankfield Road, Bilston, WV14 0EE
Phone
01902 409905
Website
www.healthandbeyond.healthcare
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Wolverhampton South East PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
Y02757 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.

Ettingshall Medical Centre
Herbert Street, Bilston, WV14 0NF

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 14 September 2022

Read the inspection report

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?Requires improvement

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

13,550registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
80.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension9.5%15.2%
Diabetes8.3%7.9%
Asthma5.0%6.6%
COPD1.1%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.9%3.0%
Depression13.8%14.3%
Obesity22.6%13.9%
Smoking17.6%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4964%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6469%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)61%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target75%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target53%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check87%78%
Asthma: annual review69%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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Bilston Urban Village Medical Centrethis surgery1649%67%Yes
Dr MudigondaBilston, WV14 6PW0.4 miles4873%84%Yes
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Improving Health (Ih) MedicalBilston, WV14 6PW0.4 miles7679%79%Yes
Moxley Medical CentreWednesbury, WS10 8TF1.1 miles3869%73%Yes
Coseley Medical CentreBilston, WV14 9DJ1.5 miles6264%80%Yes
Mayfield Medical PracticeWolverhampton, WV1 2GZ1.5 miles4164%83%Yes
Rough Hay SurgeryWednesbury, WS10 8NQ1.6 miles3766%78%Yes
The Keys Family PracticeWillenhall, WV13 2NY1.6 miles2663%67%Yes
Darlaston Family PracticeWednesbury, WS10 8SY1.7 miles442%65%Yes

Dr Mudigonda is 0.4 miles away, scores 48 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Bilston Urban Village Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Bilston Urban Village Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01902 409905.

How do patients rate Bilston Urban Village Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 67% of patients at Bilston Urban Village Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 49% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 16 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Bilston Urban Village Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Bilston Urban Village Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 14 September 2022).

What are the opening times of Bilston Urban Village 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 24 January 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Bilston Urban Village Medical Centre?

Call 01902 409905 or visit its website, www.healthandbeyond.healthcare. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Bankfield Road, Bilston, WV14 0EE.

Does Bilston Urban Village Medical Centre have a branch surgery?

Yes. Bilston Urban Village Medical Centre also runs Ettingshall Medical Centre (Herbert Street, Bilston, WV14 0NF). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Bilston Urban Village Medical Centre?

Around 13,550 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Wolverhampton South East PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Black Country 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.