GP surgery in Forest of Dean
Dean Medical Practice
Millend, Blakeney, GL15 4ED
Scores 66 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 82% of patients say their experience is good and 76% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2016. 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 55
- Easy to get through on the phone75
- Easy to contact online37
- Good experience of getting in touch69
- Did not wait too long for the appointment25
Quality of care 78
- Patients rate the surgery as good59
- Patients got what they needed96
- Doctors and nurses listen49
- Patients trust the staff88
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done69
- Meets NHS clinical targets68
- Children vaccinated on time78
What patients say
116 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
76%
find the phone easy
well above the England average (57%)
82%
say their experience is good
above the England average (77%)
-11
change since last year
2025: 92% · 2026: 82%
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 | 76% | 57% | 83% |
| Easy to contact via website | 52% | 58% | 75% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 58% | 54% | 52% |
| Reception staff helpful | 90% | 85% | 90% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 36% | 31% | 32% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 53% | 42% | 58% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 88% | 84% | 93% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 98% | 93% | 96% |
| Good experience of contacting | 81% | 73% | 90% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 74% | 57% | 52% |
| Waiting time was about right | 62% | 69% | 64% |
| Remote appointment | 14% | 26% | 23% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 88% | 87% | 98% |
| Treated with care and concern | 90% | 86% | 95% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 74% | 75% | 88% |
| Had all the information needed | 90% | 92% | 95% |
| Confidence and trust | 98% | 93% | 100% |
| Involved in decisions | 97% | 92% | 97% |
| Needs were met | 98% | 90% | 100% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 82% | 77% | 92% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 76% | 79% | 88% |
| Supported by local services | 80% | 70% | 72% |
| Discussed managing condition | 55% | 43% | 52% |
| Agreed a care plan | 45% | 46% | 55% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 116 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 | 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 |
Confirmed by the surgery on 10 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Millend, Blakeney, GL15 4ED
- Phone
- 01594 510225
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- West Forest of Dean PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- L84029 · NHS profile
Branch surgeries
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- Brunston Surgery
- Cinderhill, Coleford, GL16 8HJ
- Coleford Surgery
- Railway Drive, Coleford, GL16 8RH
- Lydbrook Health Centre
- Upper Lydbrook, Lydbrook, GL17 9LG
Access and facilities
- Disabled toilet
- Induction loop
- Signing service
- Step-free access
- Wheelchair access
- Car parking
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
Good
overall, from the inspection published 26 October 2016
This rating is 9 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.
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 | 17.6% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 8.8% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 9.1% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 8.1% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 14.5% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 11.8% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 76% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 76% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 72% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 91% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 78% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 54% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 82% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 67% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Medical Practicethis surgery | – | 66 | 76% | 82% | Yes |
| Yorkley Health Centre(Wg)Lydney, GL15 4RS | 2.1 miles | 90 | 82% | 93% | Yes |
| Severnbank SurgeryLydney, GL15 5PF | 3.1 miles | 76 | 84% | 89% | Yes |
| Lydney PracticeLydney, GL15 5NQ | 3.1 miles | 18 | 65% | 69% | Yes |
| Dockham SurgeryCinderford, GL14 2NX | 4.7 miles | 13 | 54% | 72% | Yes |
| Forest Health CareCinderford, GL14 2NX | 4.7 miles | 30 | 42% | 72% | Yes |
| Cam & Uley Family PracticeDursley, GL11 5NE | 6.3 miles | 81 | 70% | 90% | Yes |
| Coleford Medical PracticeColeford, GL16 8RH | 6.3 miles | – | – | – | – |
| Drybrook SurgeryDrybrook, GL17 9JE | 6.6 miles | 98 | 85% | 94% | Yes |
| Wye Valley PracticeLydney, GL15 6TN | 6.9 miles | – | – | – | – |
Yorkley Health Centre(Wg) is 2.1 miles away, scores 90 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Dean Medical Practice taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Dean Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01594 510225.
How do patients rate Dean Medical Practice?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 82% of patients at Dean Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 76% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 66 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Dean Medical Practice?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Dean Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 26 October 2016).
What are the opening times of Dean Medical Practice?
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 10 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Dean Medical Practice?
Call 01594 510225. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Millend, Blakeney, GL15 4ED.
Does Dean Medical Practice have a branch surgery?
Yes. Dean Medical Practice also runs Brunston Surgery (Cinderhill, Coleford, GL16 8HJ) and Coleford Surgery (Railway Drive, Coleford, GL16 8RH) and Lydbrook Health Centre (Upper Lydbrook, Lydbrook, GL17 9LG). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at Dean Medical Practice?
Around 3,286 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of West Forest of Dean PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Gloucestershire 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.