GP surgery in Oldbury

Causeway Green Road Surgery

158 Causeway Green Road, Warley, Oldbury, B68 8LJ

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good3,439 patients

Scores 13 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 65% of patients say their experience is good and 53% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2026. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 13% of GP surgeries in England. 6th of 7 in Oldbury Based on 86 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 13

  • Easy to get through on the phone34
  • Easy to contact online24
  • Good experience of getting in touch12
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment7

Quality of care 17

  • Patients rate the surgery as good12
  • Patients got what they needed7
  • Doctors and nurses listen12
  • Patients trust the staff33
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done93
  • Meets NHS clinical targets45
  • Children vaccinated on time25

What patients say

86 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

53%

find the phone easy

below the England average (57%)

65%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-8

change since last year

2025: 73% · 2026: 65%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone85%
Had their call answered straight away36%
Gave up or got no answer5%
Knew what would happen next straight away55%

The appointment

Were seen the same day18%
Waited more than a week17%
Were seen face to face62%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)60%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 53% 57% 52%
Easy to contact via website 46% 58% 45%
Easy to contact via NHS App 61% 54% 49%
Reception staff helpful 73% 85% 69%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 31% 31% 34%
Sees preferred clinician 39% 42% 37%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 74% 84% 72%
Next steps within 2 days 91% 93% 94%
Good experience of contacting 59% 73% 65%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 69% 57% 39%
Waiting time was about right 50% 69% 61%
Remote appointment 38% 26% 46%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 79% 87% 78%
Treated with care and concern 75% 86% 77%
Considered mental wellbeing 66% 75% 73%
Had all the information needed 99% 92% 92%
Confidence and trust 91% 93% 88%
Involved in decisions 94% 92% 88%
Needs were met 81% 90% 86%
Overall
Overall experience good 65% 77% 73%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 84% 79% 75%
Supported by local services 51% 70% 57%
Discussed managing condition 29% 43% 41%
Agreed a care plan 36% 46% 43%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 86 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 21 October 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
158 Causeway Green Road, Warley, Oldbury, B68 8LJ
Phone
0121 552 1968
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Oldbury & Smethwick PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M88620 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Car parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 17 April 2026

Read the inspection report

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

3,439registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
82.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension13.8%15.2%
Diabetes10.1%7.9%
Asthma5.5%6.6%
COPD2.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.6%3.0%
Depression10.8%14.3%
Obesity22.6%13.9%
Smoking13.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4965%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6480%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)74%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)94%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target81%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target59%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check87%78%
Asthma: annual review94%66%

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Dog Kennel Lane Surgery is 0.9 miles away, scores 85 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Causeway Green Road Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Causeway Green Road Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0121 552 1968.

How do patients rate Causeway Green Road Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 65% of patients at Causeway Green Road Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 53% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 13 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Causeway Green Road Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Causeway Green Road Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 17 April 2026).

What are the opening times of Causeway Green Road 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 October 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Causeway Green Road Surgery?

Call 0121 552 1968. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 158 Causeway Green Road, Warley, Oldbury, B68 8LJ.

How many patients are registered at Causeway Green Road Surgery?

Around 3,439 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Oldbury & Smethwick PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Black Country 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.