GP surgery in Dudley

Central Clinic

Hall Street, Dudley, DY2 7BX

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good4,533 patients

Scores 14 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 65% of patients say their experience is good and 57% 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.

Poor Scores higher than 14% of GP surgeries in England. 11th of 12 in Dudley 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 20

  • Easy to get through on the phone42
  • Easy to contact online33
  • Good experience of getting in touch18
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment13

Quality of care 10

  • Patients rate the surgery as good12
  • Patients got what they needed15
  • Doctors and nurses listen28
  • Patients trust the staff34
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done27
  • Meets NHS clinical targets17
  • Children vaccinated on time18

What patients say

86 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

57%

find the phone easy

about the England average (57%)

65%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-1

change since last year

2025: 66% · 2026: 65%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone73%
Had their call answered straight away15%
Gave up or got no answer9%
Knew what would happen next straight away72%

The appointment

Were seen the same day23%
Waited more than a week28%
Were seen face to face52%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)66%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 57% 57% 54%
Easy to contact via website 51% 58% 41%
Easy to contact via NHS App 53% 54% 39%
Reception staff helpful 88% 85% 80%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 39% 31% 19%
Sees preferred clinician 45% 42% 32%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 68% 84% 77%
Next steps within 2 days 97% 93% 97%
Good experience of contacting 63% 73% 74%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 43% 57% 47%
Waiting time was about right 55% 69% 55%
Remote appointment 48% 26% 50%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 84% 87% 83%
Treated with care and concern 85% 86% 74%
Considered mental wellbeing 74% 75% 56%
Had all the information needed 91% 92% 89%
Confidence and trust 91% 93% 89%
Involved in decisions 89% 92% 88%
Needs were met 85% 90% 88%
Overall
Overall experience good 65% 77% 66%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 64% 79% 67%
Supported by local services 42% 70% 43%
Discussed managing condition 38% 43% 25%
Agreed a care plan 40% 46% 55%

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 29 June 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Hall Street, Dudley, DY2 7BX
Phone
01384 253616
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Dudley and Netherton PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M87605 · 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

Good

overall, from the inspection published 15 October 2025

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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

4,533registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
81.4years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension10.7%15.2%
Diabetes9.6%7.9%
Asthma5.0%6.6%
COPD1.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.6%3.0%
Depression14.1%14.3%
Obesity18.4%13.9%
Smoking19.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4965%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6463%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)63%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)84%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target74%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target45%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check80%78%
Asthma: annual review73%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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Central Clinicthis surgery1457%65%Yes
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Eve Hill Medical PracticeDudley, DY1 2QD0.9 miles8678%90%Yes
St James Medical Practice2Dudley, DY1 2BY1.0 miles4664%81%Yes
St James Medical Practice1Dudley, DY1 2BY1.0 miles6561%80%Yes
The Victoria SurgeryTipton, DY4 8SS1.3 miles3969%71%Yes
Links Medical PracticeDudley, DY2 9PU1.4 miles7676%86%Yes

Limestone Surgery is 0.6 miles away, scores 35 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Central Clinic taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Central Clinic was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01384 253616.

How do patients rate Central Clinic?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 65% of patients at Central Clinic said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 57% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 14 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Central Clinic?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Central Clinic as Good at its last published inspection (report published 15 October 2025).

What are the opening times of Central Clinic?

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 29 June 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Central Clinic?

Call 01384 253616. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Hall Street, Dudley, DY2 7BX.

How many patients are registered at Central Clinic?

Around 4,533 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Dudley and Netherton 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.