GP surgery in Stoke-on-Trent
Blurton Medical Practice
Blurton Health Centre, Ripon Road, Blurton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 3BS
Scores 92 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 92% of patients say their experience is good and 96% 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.
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 94
- Easy to get through on the phone98
- Easy to contact online91
- Good experience of getting in touch79
- Did not wait too long for the appointment87
Quality of care 85
- Patients rate the surgery as good90
- Patients got what they needed68
- Doctors and nurses listen72
- Patients trust the staff73
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done50
- Meets NHS clinical targets73
- Children vaccinated on time80
What patients say
101 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
96%
find the phone easy
well above the England average (57%)
92%
say their experience is good
well above the England average (77%)
+3
change since last year
2025: 89% · 2026: 92%
Getting in touch
The appointment
All survey questions, compared with England
| What patients said | This surgery | England | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting in touch | |||
| Easy to get through by phone | 96% | 57% | 85% |
| Easy to contact via website | 78% | 58% | 38% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 82% | 54% | 54% |
| Reception staff helpful | 97% | 85% | 96% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 18% | 31% | 42% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 75% | 42% | 62% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 92% | 84% | 88% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 99% | 93% | 98% |
| Good experience of contacting | 85% | 73% | 92% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 69% | 57% | 84% |
| Waiting time was about right | 86% | 69% | 85% |
| Remote appointment | 20% | 26% | 24% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 92% | 87% | 95% |
| Treated with care and concern | 86% | 86% | 94% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 88% | 75% | 85% |
| Had all the information needed | 92% | 92% | 96% |
| Confidence and trust | 96% | 93% | 96% |
| Involved in decisions | 90% | 92% | 96% |
| Needs were met | 94% | 90% | 97% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 92% | 77% | 89% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 75% | 79% | 78% |
| Supported by local services | 62% | 70% | 65% |
| Discussed managing condition | 46% | 43% | 61% |
| Agreed a care plan | 51% | 46% | 63% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 101 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.
What patients tell us
From people who use this surgery. Official data cannot tell you these things.
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1 of 10Last time you needed a routine appointment, how long did you wait?
2 of 10When you last phoned, how long did it take to get through?
3 of 10How did you book your last appointment?
4 of 10Can you usually see the same GP?
5 of 10Was your last appointment on time?
6 of 10Are the reception staff helpful?
7 of 10Did the doctor or nurse listen to you?
8 of 10How easy is it to get a repeat prescription?
9 of 10Is parking easy?
10 of 10Would you recommend this surgery?
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Opening times and contact
| Monday | 8:30am to 6pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am to 6pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am to 6pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am to 1pm |
| Friday | 8:30am to 6pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 7 April 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Blurton Health Centre, Ripon Road, Blurton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 3BS
- Phone
- 01782 319375
- [email protected]
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- South Stoke West PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- M83725 · NHS profile
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
The five questions inspectors ask
| Is it safe? | Requires improvement |
| 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
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 13.8% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 8.9% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 27.8% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 16.9% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 26.8% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 69% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 69% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 66% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 90% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 77% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 54% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 73% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 71% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blurton Medical Practicethis surgery | – | 92 | 96% | 92% | Yes |
| Belgrave Medical CentreStoke-on-Trent, ST3 4LR | 1.1 miles | 60 | 61% | 90% | Yes |
| Mayfield SurgeryStoke-on-Trent, ST3 4DW | 1.2 miles | 84 | 67% | 88% | Yes |
| Longton Hall SurgeryStoke-on-Trent, ST3 2NA | 1.2 miles | 91 | 89% | 88% | Yes |
| Dunrobin Street Medical CentreStoke-on-Trent, ST3 4LL | 1.2 miles | 83 | 83% | 86% | Yes |
| Trentham Mews Medical CentreStoke-on-Trent, ST4 8XP | 1.4 miles | 92 | 88% | 92% | Yes |
| Brinsley Avenue PracticeStoke-on-Trent, ST4 8LT | 1.5 miles | 79 | 72% | 86% | Yes |
| Hanford GPStoke-on-Trent, ST4 8EX | 1.6 miles | 75 | 70% | 81% | Yes |
| Adderley Green SurgeryStoke-on-Trent, ST3 1EQ | 1.6 miles | 63 | 72% | 79% | Yes |
| Glebedale Medical PracticeStoke on Trent, ST4 3AQ | 1.9 miles | 26 | 61% | 68% | Yes |
Common questions
Is Blurton Medical Practice taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Blurton Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01782 319375.
How do patients rate Blurton Medical Practice?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 92% of patients at Blurton Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 96% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 92 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Blurton Medical Practice?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Blurton Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 31 October 2022).
What are the opening times of Blurton Medical Practice?
Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 6pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 6pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 6pm, Thursday 8:30am to 1pm, Friday 8:30am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 7 April 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Blurton Medical Practice?
Call 01782 319375. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Blurton Health Centre, Ripon Road, Blurton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 3BS.
How many patients are registered at Blurton Medical Practice?
Around 4,038 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of South Stoke West 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.