GP surgery in Stratford-upon-Avon

Bridge House Medical Centre

Scholars Lane, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6HE

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good9,427 patients

Scores 82 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 87% 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 2015. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 82% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 3 in Stratford-upon-Avon Based on 109 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 84

  • Easy to get through on the phone87
  • Easy to contact online94
  • Good experience of getting in touch68
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment74

Quality of care 75

  • Patients rate the surgery as good77
  • Patients got what they needed45
  • Doctors and nurses listen72
  • Patients trust the staff47
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done82
  • Meets NHS clinical targets81
  • Children vaccinated on time70

What patients say

109 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

83%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

87%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

0

change since last year

2025: 87% · 2026: 87%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone42%
Had their call answered straight away5%
Gave up or got no answer8%
Knew what would happen next straight away47%

The appointment

Were seen the same day24%
Waited more than a week31%
Were seen face to face68%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)75%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 83% 57% 70%
Easy to contact via website 82% 58% 70%
Easy to contact via NHS App 79% 54% 59%
Reception staff helpful 98% 85% 89%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 34% 31% 39%
Sees preferred clinician 51% 42% 60%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 94% 84% 94%
Next steps within 2 days 94% 93% 97%
Good experience of contacting 81% 73% 86%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 60% 57% 70%
Waiting time was about right 80% 69% 84%
Remote appointment 32% 26% 27%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 92% 87% 95%
Treated with care and concern 84% 86% 94%
Considered mental wellbeing 73% 75% 75%
Had all the information needed 96% 92% 95%
Confidence and trust 93% 93% 99%
Involved in decisions 92% 92% 99%
Needs were met 90% 90% 95%
Overall
Overall experience good 87% 77% 87%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 72% 79% 88%
Supported by local services 66% 70% 89%
Discussed managing condition 45% 43% 54%
Agreed a care plan 48% 46% 28%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 109 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 6 August 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Scholars Lane, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6HE
Phone
01789 292201
Website
www.bhmc.co.uk
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
M84014 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Autism training for staff
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Free public WiFi
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • High-back waiting room chairs
  • Off-site car parking nearby
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Step-free access throughout
  • Toilets
  • Translation services

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 30 July 2015

This rating is 11 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

9,427registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
85.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension20.7%15.2%
Diabetes6.0%7.9%
Asthma6.9%6.6%
COPD1.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.2%3.0%
Depression14.6%14.3%
Obesity11.8%13.9%
Smoking11.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4972%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6480%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)71%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)86%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target72%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target70%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check72%78%
Asthma: annual review75%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Bridge House Medical Centrethis surgery8283%87%Yes
Rother House Medical CentreStratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6PP0.3 miles9084%88%Yes
Trinity Court SurgeryStratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6HJ0.3 miles6668%83%Yes
Hastings House SurgeryWarwick, CV35 9RH4.9 miles9474%89%Yes
Meon Medical CentreStratford-upon-Avon, CV37 8TA5.1 miles8078%84%Yes
Bidford Health CentreAlcester, B50 4LX5.5 miles8574%88%Yes
Alcester Health CentreAlcester, B49 6QR6.7 miles9386%91%Yes
The Arrow SurgeryAlcester, B49 6QR6.8 miles9892%93%Yes
Chase Meadow Health CentreWarwick, CV34 6JY6.9 miles8157%91%Yes
Budbrooke Medical CentreWarwick, CV35 8SA7.4 miles9998%100%Yes

Hastings House Surgery is 4.9 miles away, scores 94 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Bridge House Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Bridge House Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01789 292201.

How do patients rate Bridge House Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 87% of patients at Bridge House Medical Centre 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 82 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Bridge House Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Bridge House Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 30 July 2015).

What are the opening times of Bridge House 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 6 August 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Bridge House Medical Centre?

Call 01789 292201 or visit its website, www.bhmc.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Scholars Lane, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6HE.

How many patients are registered at Bridge House Medical Centre?

Around 9,427 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.