GP surgery in North Warwickshire
Dordon & Polesworth Group Practice
162 Long Street, Dordon, Tamworth, B78 1QA
Scores 13 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 68% of patients say their experience is good and 37% 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 15
- Easy to get through on the phone11
- Easy to contact online25
- Good experience of getting in touch8
- Did not wait too long for the appointment40
Quality of care 14
- Patients rate the surgery as good18
- Patients got what they needed25
- Doctors and nurses listen22
- Patients trust the staff6
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done37
- Meets NHS clinical targets16
- Children vaccinated on time68
What patients say
113 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
37%
find the phone easy
well below the England average (57%)
68%
say their experience is good
well below the England average (77%)
+3
change since last year
2025: 66% · 2026: 68%
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 | 37% | 57% | 32% |
| Easy to contact via website | 47% | 58% | 38% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 42% | 54% | 44% |
| Reception staff helpful | 72% | 85% | 76% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 31% | 31% | 26% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 18% | 42% | 26% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 79% | 84% | 77% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 95% | 93% | 100% |
| Good experience of contacting | 55% | 73% | 57% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 46% | 57% | 42% |
| Waiting time was about right | 68% | 69% | 63% |
| Remote appointment | 35% | 26% | 51% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 82% | 87% | 86% |
| Treated with care and concern | 81% | 86% | 86% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 64% | 75% | 63% |
| Had all the information needed | 87% | 92% | 91% |
| Confidence and trust | 84% | 93% | 93% |
| Involved in decisions | 94% | 92% | 94% |
| Needs were met | 87% | 90% | 89% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 68% | 77% | 66% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 76% | 79% | 81% |
| Supported by local services | 72% | 70% | 71% |
| Discussed managing condition | 41% | 43% | 46% |
| Agreed a care plan | 33% | 46% | 30% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 113 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 1pm 2pm to 6pm |
| Tuesday | 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm |
| Wednesday | 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm |
| Thursday | 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm |
| Friday | 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 21 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- 162 Long Street, Dordon, Tamworth, B78 1QA
- Phone
- 01827 330267
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.dordonsurgery.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Warwickshire Rural PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- M84007 · NHS profile
Branch surgery
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- The Surgery
- High Street, Polesworth, B78 1DU · 01827 330321
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 12 September 2016
This rating is 10 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 | 18.6% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 9.2% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 5.4% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 2.8% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.2% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 18.5% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 19.0% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 13.6% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 70% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 66% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 68% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 89% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 83% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 65% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 80% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 52% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dordon & Polesworth Group Practicethis surgery | – | 13 | 37% | 68% | Yes |
| Dr Khare's SurgeryTamworth, B77 4JA | 1.8 miles | 6 | 52% | 61% | Yes |
| Heathview Medical PracticeTamworth, B77 2ED | 2.4 miles | 3 | 21% | 58% | Yes |
| Tri-Links Medical PracticeTamworth, B77 3BZ | 2.9 miles | 64 | 63% | 81% | Yes |
| Station Street SurgeryAtherstone, CV9 1DB | 3.3 miles | 64 | 66% | 85% | Yes |
| The Atherstone SurgeryAtherstone, CV9 1EU | 3.5 miles | 68 | 61% | 84% | Yes |
| Pear Tree SurgeryTamworth, B78 2NR | 3.9 miles | 48 | 51% | 86% | Yes |
| Laurel House SurgeryTamworth, B79 7JN | 4.0 miles | 10 | 48% | 45% | Yes |
| Riverside SurgeryTamworth, B79 7BH | 4.1 miles | 19 | 85% | 64% | Yes |
| Crown Medical PracticeTamworth, B79 7EA | 4.1 miles | 21 | 54% | 70% | Yes |
Tri-Links Medical Practice is 2.9 miles away, scores 64 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Dordon & Polesworth Group Practice taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Dordon & Polesworth Group Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01827 330267.
How do patients rate Dordon & Polesworth Group Practice?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 68% of patients at Dordon & Polesworth Group Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 37% 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 Dordon & Polesworth Group Practice?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Dordon & Polesworth Group Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 12 September 2016).
What are the opening times of Dordon & Polesworth Group Practice?
Reception is open Monday 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm, Tuesday 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm, Wednesday 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm, Thursday 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm, Friday 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 21 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Dordon & Polesworth Group Practice?
Call 01827 330267 or visit its website, www.dordonsurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 162 Long Street, Dordon, Tamworth, B78 1QA.
Does Dordon & Polesworth Group Practice have a branch surgery?
Yes. Dordon & Polesworth Group Practice also runs The Surgery (High Street, Polesworth, B78 1DU). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at Dordon & Polesworth Group Practice?
Around 13,388 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Warwickshire Rural PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Coventry and Warwickshire 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.