GP surgery in Nuneaton and Bedworth

Bulkington Surgery

School Road, Bulkington, Bedworth, CV12 9JB

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good5,945 patients

Scores 93 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 93% of patients say their experience is good and 79% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2016. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 93% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 2 in Nuneaton and Bedworth Based on 124 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 93

  • Easy to get through on the phone81
  • Easy to contact online78
  • Good experience of getting in touch92
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment94

Quality of care 89

  • Patients rate the surgery as good93
  • Patients got what they needed74
  • Doctors and nurses listen61
  • Patients trust the staff78
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done76
  • Meets NHS clinical targets93
  • Children vaccinated on time66

What patients say

124 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

79%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

93%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+6

change since last year

2025: 87% · 2026: 93%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone78%
Had their call answered straight away17%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away88%

The appointment

Were seen the same day49%
Waited more than a week15%
Were seen face to face83%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)79%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 79% 57% 74%
Easy to contact via website 70% 58% 49%
Easy to contact via NHS App 61% 54% 65%
Reception staff helpful 94% 85% 94%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 37% 31% 34%
Sees preferred clinician 55% 42% 36%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 94% 84% 85%
Next steps within 2 days 98% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 91% 73% 85%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 70% 57% 65%
Waiting time was about right 90% 69% 85%
Remote appointment 17% 26% 21%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 90% 87% 86%
Treated with care and concern 94% 86% 86%
Considered mental wellbeing 81% 75% 75%
Had all the information needed 95% 92% 93%
Confidence and trust 97% 93% 93%
Involved in decisions 95% 92% 94%
Needs were met 94% 90% 91%
Overall
Overall experience good 93% 77% 87%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 79% 79% 85%
Supported by local services 75% 70% 72%
Discussed managing condition 44% 43% 33%
Agreed a care plan 44% 46% 62%

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Opening times and contact

Monday8:30am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm
Tuesday8:30am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm
Wednesday8:30am to 12:30pm 2pm to 5pm
Thursday8:30am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm
Friday8:30am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 2 October 2018. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
School Road, Bulkington, Bedworth, CV12 9JB
Phone
024 7673 3020
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Nuneaton & Bedworth PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M84061 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Parent and baby room
  • 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 31 March 2016

This rating is 10 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

5,945registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
84.9years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension23.9%15.2%
Diabetes9.8%7.9%
Asthma6.9%6.6%
COPD1.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.6%3.0%
Depression12.7%14.3%
Obesity10.6%13.9%
Smoking8.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4971%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6472%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)78%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target73%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target59%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check87%78%
Asthma: annual review75%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Bulkington Surgerythis surgery9379%93%Yes
Rugby Road SurgeryBedworth, CV12 9JE0.2 miles6473%82%Yes
Whitestone SurgeryNuneaton, CV11 4SB1.7 miles6968%78%
Bedworth Health CentreBedworth, CV12 8NQ2.1 miles630%61%Yes
The Old Cole House PracticeBedworth, CV12 8LH2.2 miles2560%75%Yes
Woodway Medical CentreCoventry, CV2 2RH2.8 miles8975%92%Yes
Woodlands SurgeryBedworth, CV12 0AJ2.9 miles3757%72%Yes
Chaucer SurgeryNuneaton, CV11 4UZ2.9 miles5970%82%Yes
Windmill SurgeryCoventry, CV6 6DR3.2 miles1261%62%Yes
Longford Primary Care CentreCoventry, CV6 6DR3.2 miles1862%69%Yes

Common questions

Is Bulkington Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Bulkington Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 024 7673 3020.

How do patients rate Bulkington Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 93% of patients at Bulkington Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 79% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 93 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Bulkington Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Bulkington Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 31 March 2016).

What are the opening times of Bulkington Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 12:30pm 2pm to 5pm, Thursday 8:30am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm, Friday 8:30am to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 2 October 2018. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Bulkington Surgery?

Call 024 7673 3020. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is School Road, Bulkington, Bedworth, CV12 9JB.

How many patients are registered at Bulkington Surgery?

Around 5,945 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Nuneaton & Bedworth 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.