GP surgery in Cradley Heath

Church View Surgery

239 Halesowen Road, Warley, Cradley Heath, B64 6JE

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good6,225 patients

Scores 41 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 85% of patients say their experience is good and 62% 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.

Average Scores higher than 41% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 3 in Cradley Heath Based on 99 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 28

  • Easy to get through on the phone50
  • Easy to contact online10
  • Good experience of getting in touch50
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment6

Quality of care 60

  • Patients rate the surgery as good71
  • Patients got what they needed36
  • Doctors and nurses listen52
  • Patients trust the staff50
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done41
  • Meets NHS clinical targets70
  • Children vaccinated on time71

What patients say

99 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

62%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

85%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+7

change since last year

2025: 78% · 2026: 85%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone80%
Had their call answered straight away21%
Gave up or got no answer4%
Knew what would happen next straight away81%

The appointment

Were seen the same day17%
Waited more than a week50%
Were seen face to face74%
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 62% 57% 62%
Easy to contact via website 37% 58% 42%
Easy to contact via NHS App 53% 54% 59%
Reception staff helpful 90% 85% 87%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 43% 31% 51%
Sees preferred clinician 52% 42% 35%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 81% 84% 84%
Next steps within 2 days 99% 93% 90%
Good experience of contacting 76% 73% 72%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 47% 57% 54%
Waiting time was about right 49% 69% 57%
Remote appointment 26% 26% 23%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 89% 87% 86%
Treated with care and concern 87% 86% 85%
Considered mental wellbeing 75% 75% 72%
Had all the information needed 96% 92% 91%
Confidence and trust 93% 93% 88%
Involved in decisions 92% 92% 89%
Needs were met 89% 90% 92%
Overall
Overall experience good 85% 77% 78%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 73% 79% 75%
Supported by local services 81% 70% 67%
Discussed managing condition 35% 43% 41%
Agreed a care plan 60% 46% 40%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 99 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 12 August 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
239 Halesowen Road, Warley, Cradley Heath, B64 6JE
Phone
01384 566929
Website
www.churchviewsurgerycradleyheath.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Swb Newcomen PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M88030 · 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 9 June 2026

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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

6,225registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
81.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension20.1%15.2%
Diabetes11.5%7.9%
Asthma10.0%6.6%
COPD4.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease5.0%3.0%
Depression23.6%14.3%
Obesity16.7%13.9%
Smoking17.3%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4974%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6476%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)63%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target68%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target57%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check72%78%
Asthma: annual review60%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Church View Surgerythis surgery4162%85%Yes
Old Hill Medical CentreCradley Heath, B64 6JN0.1 mile2666%71%Yes
Haden Vale SurgeryCradley Heath, B64 7HG0.7 miles3064%79%No
Regis Medical CentreRowley Regis, B65 0BA0.9 miles16%46%Yes
Anchor Medical PracticeDudley, DY2 9PU1.0 miles9191%89%Yes
Links Medical PracticeDudley, DY2 9PU1.0 miles7676%86%Yes
Dudley Wood SurgeryDudley, DY2 0EF1.1 miles1257%62%Yes
Clement Road Medical PracticeHalesowen, B62 9LR1.4 miles1139%68%Yes
Alexandra Medical CentreHalesowen, B63 3UH1.5 miles6589%86%Yes
Quarry Bank Medical CentreBrierley Hill, DY5 2AE1.5 miles6670%78%Yes

Anchor Medical Practice is 1.0 miles away, scores 91 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Church View Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Church View Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01384 566929.

How do patients rate Church View Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 85% of patients at Church View Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 62% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 41 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Church View Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Church View Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 9 June 2026).

What are the opening times of Church View 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 12 August 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Church View Surgery?

Call 01384 566929 or visit its website, www.churchviewsurgerycradleyheath.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 239 Halesowen Road, Warley, Cradley Heath, B64 6JE.

How many patients are registered at Church View Surgery?

Around 6,225 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Swb Newcomen 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.