GP surgery in Burton upon Trent

Bridge Surgery

St. Peters Street, Stapenhill, Burton-on-Trent, DE15 9AW

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good9,947 patients

Scores 66 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 85% of patients say their experience is good and 60% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2021. It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 66% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 9 in Burton upon Trent Based on 100 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 61

  • Easy to get through on the phone47
  • Easy to contact online53
  • Good experience of getting in touch75
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment57

Quality of care 70

  • Patients rate the surgery as good71
  • Patients got what they needed92
  • Doctors and nurses listen26
  • Patients trust the staff54
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done41
  • Meets NHS clinical targets73
  • Children vaccinated on time70

What patients say

100 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

60%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

85%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+13

change since last year

2025: 72% · 2026: 85%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone46%
Had their call answered straight away22%
Gave up or got no answer3%
Knew what would happen next straight away50%

The appointment

Were seen the same day21%
Waited more than a week29%
Were seen face to face58%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)65%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 60% 57% 54%
Easy to contact via website 60% 58% 37%
Easy to contact via NHS App 70% 54% 57%
Reception staff helpful 86% 85% 83%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 38% 31% 39%
Sees preferred clinician 22% 42% 33%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 95% 84% 83%
Next steps within 2 days 97% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 84% 73% 69%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 59% 57% 47%
Waiting time was about right 74% 69% 62%
Remote appointment 42% 26% 39%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 83% 87% 90%
Treated with care and concern 81% 86% 85%
Considered mental wellbeing 73% 75% 70%
Had all the information needed 93% 92% 97%
Confidence and trust 94% 93% 95%
Involved in decisions 96% 92% 92%
Needs were met 97% 90% 93%
Overall
Overall experience good 85% 77% 72%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 72% 79% 82%
Supported by local services 81% 70% 78%
Discussed managing condition 39% 43% 29%
Agreed a care plan 36% 46% 47%

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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 21 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
St. Peters Street, Stapenhill, Burton-on-Trent, DE15 9AW
Phone
01283 563451
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
East Staffordshire PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M83042 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Cycle parking
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Free on-site car parking
  • High-back waiting room chairs
  • Sign language interpreter available in-person
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Toilets
  • Translation services
  • Wheelchair 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 15 June 2021

This rating is 5 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

9,947registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
81.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension18.2%15.2%
Diabetes9.4%7.9%
Asthma7.5%6.6%
COPD1.9%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.4%3.0%
Depression13.6%14.3%
Obesity11.9%13.9%
Smoking13.0%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4970%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6472%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)70%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target78%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target56%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check82%78%
Asthma: annual review61%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Bridge Surgerythis surgery6660%85%Yes
Peel CroftBurton-on-Trent, DE14 3RH0.6 miles8692%85%Yes
Stapenhill Medical CentreBurton on Trent, DE15 9QD0.7 miles6068%81%Yes
Wetmore Road SurgeryBurton-on-Trent, DE14 1SL0.9 miles6257%87%Yes
All Saints SurgeryBurton-on-Trent, DE14 3NA1.0 miles2146%72%Yes
WinshillBurton on Trent, DE15 0EP1.3 miles6978%82%Yes
Gordon Street SurgeryBurton-on-Trent, DE14 2JA1.5 miles5968%85%Yes
Newhall SurgerySwadlincote, DE11 0HU2.1 miles2241%72%Yes
Carlton Street SurgeryBurton-on-Trent, DE13 0TE2.1 miles236%51%Yes
Trent MeadowsBurton-on-Trent, DE14 3EY2.3 miles1527%59%Yes

Peel Croft is 0.6 miles away, scores 86 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Bridge Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Bridge Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01283 563451.

How do patients rate Bridge Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 85% of patients at Bridge Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 60% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 66 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Bridge Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Bridge Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 15 June 2021).

What are the opening times of Bridge 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 21 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Bridge Surgery?

Call 01283 563451. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is St. Peters Street, Stapenhill, Burton-on-Trent, DE15 9AW.

How many patients are registered at Bridge Surgery?

Around 9,947 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of East Staffordshire 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.