GP surgery in Stoke-on-Trent

Brook Medical Centre

Chell Heath Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 7NN

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good14,549 patients

Scores 59 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 77% of patients say their experience is good and 56% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2023. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 59% of GP surgeries in England. 19th of 30 in Stoke-on-Trent Based on 115 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 57

  • Easy to get through on the phone39
  • Easy to contact online79
  • Good experience of getting in touch74
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment45

Quality of care 60

  • Patients rate the surgery as good42
  • Patients got what they needed94
  • Doctors and nurses listen55
  • Patients trust the staff74
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done12
  • Meets NHS clinical targets74
  • Children vaccinated on time68

What patients say

115 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

56%

find the phone easy

about the England average (57%)

77%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

+1

change since last year

2025: 76% · 2026: 77%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone57%
Had their call answered straight away15%
Gave up or got no answer3%
Knew what would happen next straight away49%

The appointment

Were seen the same day12%
Waited more than a week33%
Were seen face to face85%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)40%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 56% 57% 38%
Easy to contact via website 71% 58% 83%
Easy to contact via NHS App 53% 54% 73%
Reception staff helpful 85% 85% 88%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 31% 31% 32%
Sees preferred clinician 55% 42% 41%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 77% 84% 84%
Next steps within 2 days 84% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 83% 73% 78%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 59% 57% 43%
Waiting time was about right 70% 69% 71%
Remote appointment 15% 26% 15%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 89% 87% 98%
Treated with care and concern 90% 86% 91%
Considered mental wellbeing 86% 75% 84%
Had all the information needed 96% 92% 94%
Confidence and trust 96% 93% 100%
Involved in decisions 92% 92% 93%
Needs were met 98% 90% 87%
Overall
Overall experience good 77% 77% 76%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 72% 79% 75%
Supported by local services 60% 70% 57%
Discussed managing condition 21% 43% 32%
Agreed a care plan 21% 46% 50%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 115 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 7 June 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Chell Heath Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 7NN
Phone
01782 838355
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Whitfield PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M83094 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

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

Smallthorne Health Centre
2 Baden Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 1SA

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 28 December 2023

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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

14,549registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
80.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension17.9%15.2%
Diabetes9.0%7.9%
Asthma6.7%6.6%
COPD2.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.0%3.0%
Depression24.5%14.3%
Obesity22.9%13.9%
Smoking17.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4973%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6477%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)56%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target68%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target45%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check68%78%
Asthma: annual review55%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Brook Medical Centrethis surgery5956%77%Yes
Orchard SurgeryStoke-on-Trent, ST6 8HY0.7 miles4070%78%Yes
Lucie Wedgewood Surgery LtdStoke-on-Trent, ST6 2AB1.1 miles6473%84%Yes
Tunstall Primary Care CentreStoke-on-Trent, ST6 6BE1.2 miles3057%72%Yes
Furlong Medical CentreStoke-on-Trent, ST6 5UD1.4 miles4261%72%Yes
Millrise Medical PracticeStoke-on-Trent, ST2 7BW1.5 miles8365%94%Yes
Cobridge SurgeryStoke-on-Trent, ST6 2JN1.5 miles1952%71%Yes
Apsley SurgeryStoke-on-Trent, ST6 2JN1.5 miles2748%70%Yes
Middleport Medical CentreStoke-on-Trent, ST6 3PN1.7 miles4976%79%Yes
Birches Head Medical CentreStoke-on-Trent, ST1 6RS1.7 miles6968%86%Yes

Millrise Medical Practice is 1.5 miles away, scores 83 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Brook Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Brook Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01782 838355.

How do patients rate Brook Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 77% of patients at Brook Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 56% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 59 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Brook Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Brook Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 28 December 2023).

What are the opening times of Brook 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 7 June 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Brook Medical Centre?

Call 01782 838355. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Chell Heath Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 7NN.

Does Brook Medical Centre have a branch surgery?

Yes. Brook Medical Centre also runs Smallthorne Health Centre (2 Baden Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 1SA). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Brook Medical Centre?

Around 14,549 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Whitfield 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.