GP surgery in Oswestry
Cambrian Medical Practice
Thomas Savin Road, Oswestry, SY11 1GA
Scores 44 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 83% of patients say their experience is good and 38% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2025. It is taking on new patients.
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 20
- Easy to get through on the phone12
- Easy to contact online58
- Good experience of getting in touch22
- Did not wait too long for the appointment33
Quality of care 77
- Patients rate the surgery as good65
- Patients got what they needed86
- Doctors and nurses listen55
- Patients trust the staff90
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done40
- Meets NHS clinical targets78
- Children vaccinated on time87
What patients say
93 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
38%
find the phone easy
well below the England average (57%)
83%
say their experience is good
above the England average (77%)
+5
change since last year
2025: 79% · 2026: 83%
Getting in touch
The appointment
All survey questions, compared with England
| What patients said | This surgery | England | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting in touch | |||
| Easy to get through by phone | 38% | 57% | 51% |
| Easy to contact via website | 61% | 58% | 64% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 49% | 54% | 56% |
| Reception staff helpful | 82% | 85% | 84% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 33% | 31% | 38% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 9% | 42% | 28% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 79% | 84% | 79% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 95% | 93% | 94% |
| Good experience of contacting | 65% | 73% | 70% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 63% | 57% | 61% |
| Waiting time was about right | 66% | 69% | 66% |
| Remote appointment | 30% | 26% | 22% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 89% | 87% | 89% |
| Treated with care and concern | 92% | 86% | 88% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 78% | 75% | 78% |
| Had all the information needed | 99% | 92% | 91% |
| Confidence and trust | 98% | 93% | 94% |
| Involved in decisions | 97% | 92% | 97% |
| Needs were met | 96% | 90% | 91% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 83% | 77% | 79% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 82% | 79% | 77% |
| Supported by local services | 80% | 70% | 72% |
| Discussed managing condition | 46% | 43% | 40% |
| Agreed a care plan | 48% | 46% | 28% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 93 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.
What patients tell us
From people who use this surgery. Official data cannot tell you these things.
Tell us about this surgery
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1 of 10Last time you needed a routine appointment, how long did you wait?
2 of 10When you last phoned, how long did it take to get through?
3 of 10How did you book your last appointment?
4 of 10Can you usually see the same GP?
5 of 10Was your last appointment on time?
6 of 10Are the reception staff helpful?
7 of 10Did the doctor or nurse listen to you?
8 of 10How easy is it to get a repeat prescription?
9 of 10Is parking easy?
10 of 10Would you recommend this surgery?
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Opening times and contact
| Monday | 8:30am to 6pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am to 6pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am to 6pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am to 6pm |
| Friday | 8:30am to 6pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 27 November 2018. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Thomas Savin Road, Oswestry, SY11 1GA
- Phone
- 01691 652929
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.cambriansurgery.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- North Shropshire PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- M82026 · NHS profile
Access and facilities
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Induction loop
- Step-free access
- Wheelchair access
- Car parking
- Disabled parking
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
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
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 19.9% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 8.5% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 7.6% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.2% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 21.6% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 12.6% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 11.4% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 71% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 72% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 64% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 85% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 71% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 57% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 23% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 63% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambrian Medical Practicethis surgery | – | 44 | 38% | 83% | Yes |
| The Caxton SurgeryOswestry, SY11 1RD | 0.2 miles | 59 | 63% | 85% | Yes |
| Plas Ffynnon Medical CentreOswestry, SY11 2RB | 0.4 miles | 64 | 60% | 87% | Yes |
| Knockin Medical CentreOswestry, SY10 8HL | 5.3 miles | 78 | 74% | 89% | Yes |
| Churchmere Medical GroupEllesmere, SY12 0DB | 7.0 miles | 33 | 43% | 72% | Yes |
| Prescott SurgeryShrewsbury, SY4 2DR | 9.8 miles | 90 | 91% | 95% | Yes |
| Westbury Medical CentreShrewsbury, SY5 9QX | 13.3 miles | 53 | 66% | 79% | Yes |
| Wem and Prees Medical PracticeShrewsbury, SY4 5AF | 13.6 miles | 64 | 58% | 79% | Yes |
| Clive Medical PracticeShrewsbury, SY4 5PS | 14.2 miles | 51 | 65% | 78% | Yes |
| Mytton Oak Medical PracticeShrewsbury, SY3 5LZ | 15.0 miles | 48 | 55% | 77% | Yes |
The Caxton Surgery is 0.2 miles away, scores 59 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Cambrian Medical Practice taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Cambrian Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01691 652929.
How do patients rate Cambrian Medical Practice?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 83% of patients at Cambrian Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 38% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 44 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Cambrian Medical Practice?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Cambrian Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 18 September 2025).
What are the opening times of Cambrian Medical Practice?
Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 6pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 6pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 6pm, Thursday 8:30am to 6pm, Friday 8:30am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 27 November 2018. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Cambrian Medical Practice?
Call 01691 652929 or visit its website, www.cambriansurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Thomas Savin Road, Oswestry, SY11 1GA.
How many patients are registered at Cambrian Medical Practice?
Around 13,411 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of North Shropshire PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin 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.