GP surgery in Rugeley

Brereton Surgery

88 Main Road, Brereton, Rugeley, WS15 1DU

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good5,626 patients

Scores 95 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 94% of patients say their experience is good and 83% 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 95% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 4 in Rugeley Based on 116 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 96

  • Easy to get through on the phone86
  • Easy to contact online90
  • Good experience of getting in touch99
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment93

Quality of care 91

  • Patients rate the surgery as good95
  • Patients got what they needed73
  • Doctors and nurses listen98
  • Patients trust the staff93
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done25
  • Meets NHS clinical targets84
  • Children vaccinated on time84

What patients say

116 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

82%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

94%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+2

change since last year

2025: 91% · 2026: 94%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone76%
Had their call answered straight away13%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away65%

The appointment

Were seen the same day41%
Waited more than a week16%
Were seen face to face81%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)63%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 82% 57% 80%
Easy to contact via website 77% 58% 65%
Easy to contact via NHS App 86% 54% 78%
Reception staff helpful 94% 85% 97%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 42% 31% 42%
Sees preferred clinician 40% 42% 35%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 95% 84% 94%
Next steps within 2 days 94% 93% 98%
Good experience of contacting 98% 73% 83%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 82% 57% 63%
Waiting time was about right 89% 69% 84%
Remote appointment 19% 26% 15%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 98% 87% 94%
Treated with care and concern 97% 86% 94%
Considered mental wellbeing 93% 75% 86%
Had all the information needed 98% 92% 96%
Confidence and trust 99% 93% 99%
Involved in decisions 98% 92% 98%
Needs were met 94% 90% 98%
Overall
Overall experience good 94% 77% 91%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 89% 79% 79%
Supported by local services 80% 70% 85%
Discussed managing condition 64% 43% 54%
Agreed a care plan 49% 46% 56%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 116 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 27 November 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
88 Main Road, Brereton, Rugeley, WS15 1DU
Phone
01889 575560
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Rugeley & Great Haywood PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M83703 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 18 May 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

5,626registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
82.4years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension17.2%15.2%
Diabetes8.4%7.9%
Asthma7.1%6.6%
COPD2.9%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.6%3.0%
Depression17.9%14.3%
Obesity19.2%13.9%
Smoking13.4%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4977%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6479%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)67%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)91%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target67%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target54%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check74%78%
Asthma: annual review54%66%

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Common questions

Is Brereton Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Brereton Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01889 575560.

How do patients rate Brereton Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 94% of patients at Brereton Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 83% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 95 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Brereton Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Brereton Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 18 May 2017).

What are the opening times of Brereton 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 27 November 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Brereton Surgery?

Call 01889 575560. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 88 Main Road, Brereton, Rugeley, WS15 1DU.

How many patients are registered at Brereton Surgery?

Around 5,626 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Rugeley & Great Haywood 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.