GP surgery in Stoke-on-Trent
Cambridge House
Bentilee Neighbourhood Centre, 231-251 Dawlish Drive, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 0EU
Scores 74 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 89% of patients say their experience is good and 87% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2022. 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 82
- Easy to get through on the phone92
- Easy to contact online80
- Good experience of getting in touch86
- Did not wait too long for the appointment49
Quality of care 61
- Patients rate the surgery as good83
- Patients got what they needed20
- Doctors and nurses listen29
- Patients trust the staff24
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done83
- Meets NHS clinical targets85
- Children vaccinated on time72
What patients say
84 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
87%
find the phone easy
well above the England average (57%)
89%
say their experience is good
well above the England average (77%)
-4
change since last year
2025: 93% · 2026: 89%
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 | 87% | 57% | 78% |
| Easy to contact via website | 72% | 58% | 85% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 56% | 54% | 63% |
| Reception staff helpful | 88% | 85% | 94% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 56% | 31% | 60% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 46% | 42% | 67% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 83% | 84% | 90% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 93% | 93% | 96% |
| Good experience of contacting | 88% | 73% | 93% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 57% | 57% | 84% |
| Waiting time was about right | 71% | 69% | 97% |
| Remote appointment | 26% | 26% | 20% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 84% | 87% | 94% |
| Treated with care and concern | 77% | 86% | 94% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 84% | 75% | 94% |
| Had all the information needed | 98% | 92% | 100% |
| Confidence and trust | 90% | 93% | 99% |
| Involved in decisions | 80% | 92% | 98% |
| Needs were met | 86% | 90% | 98% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 89% | 77% | 93% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 60% | 79% | 70% |
| Supported by local services | 82% | 70% | 67% |
| Discussed managing condition | 60% | 43% | 70% |
| Agreed a care plan | 64% | 46% | 43% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 84 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.
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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 | 7:30am to 6pm |
| Tuesday | 7:30am to 6pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30am to 6pm |
| Thursday | 7:30am to 1pm |
| Friday | 7:30am to 6pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 17 June 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Bentilee Neighbourhood Centre, 231-251 Dawlish Drive, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 0EU
- Phone
- 01782 219075
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.cambridgehousesurgery.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Hanley, Bucknall & Bentilee PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- M83624 · NHS profile
Access and facilities
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Wheelchair access
- Baby changing facility
- Parent and child parking
- Baby changing facility
- Car parking
- Cycle 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 | 22.1% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 13.0% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 8.2% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 4.5% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.5% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 24.3% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 21.3% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 20.1% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 79% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 81% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 75% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 94% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 78% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 56% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 82% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 73% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Housethis surgery | – | 74 | 87% | 89% | Yes |
| Potteries Medical CentreStoke-on-Trent, ST2 0JG | 0.6 miles | 92 | 88% | 90% | Yes |
| Werrington Village SurgeryStoke-on-Trent, ST9 0JS | 1.4 miles | 84 | 58% | 90% | Yes |
| Adderley Green SurgeryStoke-on-Trent, ST3 1EQ | 1.5 miles | 63 | 72% | 79% | Yes |
| Glebedale Medical PracticeStoke on Trent, ST4 3AQ | 1.7 miles | 26 | 61% | 68% | Yes |
| The Moorcroft Medical CentreStoke on Trent, ST1 3NJ | 1.8 miles | 6 | 42% | 63% | Yes |
| Harley Street Medical CentreStoke-on-Trent, ST1 3RX | 1.9 miles | 15 | 54% | 69% | Yes |
| Birches Head Medical CentreStoke-on-Trent, ST1 6RS | 1.9 miles | 69 | 68% | 86% | Yes |
| Longton Hall SurgeryStoke-on-Trent, ST3 2NA | 1.9 miles | 91 | 89% | 88% | Yes |
| Prima Care SurgeriesStoke-on-Trent, ST1 2BN | 2.0 miles | 72 | 68% | 82% | Yes |
Potteries Medical Centre is 0.6 miles away, scores 92 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Cambridge House taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Cambridge House was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01782 219075.
How do patients rate Cambridge House?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 89% of patients at Cambridge House said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 87% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 74 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Cambridge House?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Cambridge House as Good at its last published inspection (report published 16 December 2022).
What are the opening times of Cambridge House?
Reception is open Monday 7:30am to 6pm, Tuesday 7:30am to 6pm, Wednesday 7:30am to 6pm, Thursday 7:30am to 1pm, Friday 7:30am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 17 June 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Cambridge House?
Call 01782 219075 or visit its website, www.cambridgehousesurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Bentilee Neighbourhood Centre, 231-251 Dawlish Drive, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 0EU.
How many patients are registered at Cambridge House?
Around 3,802 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Hanley, Bucknall & Bentilee 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.