GP surgery in West Bromwich

Dr Gudi PV & Partner

68 Hill Top, West Bromwich, B70 0PU

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good6,711 patients

Scores 12 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 70% of patients say their experience is good and 60% 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 12% of GP surgeries in England. 6th of 14 in West Bromwich Based on 69 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 phone47
  • Easy to contact online30
  • Good experience of getting in touch23
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment5

Quality of care 8

  • Patients rate the surgery as good22
  • Patients got what they needed7
  • Doctors and nurses listen11
  • Patients trust the staff25
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done10
  • Meets NHS clinical targets2
  • Children vaccinated on time37

What patients say

69 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

60%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

70%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

+10

change since last year

2025: 60% · 2026: 70%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone65%
Had their call answered straight away20%
Gave up or got no answer6%
Knew what would happen next straight away72%

The appointment

Were seen the same day28%
Waited more than a week29%
Were seen face to face69%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)82%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 60% 57% 44%
Easy to contact via website 49% 58% 32%
Easy to contact via NHS App 55% 54% 30%
Reception staff helpful 77% 85% 69%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 62% 31% 51%
Sees preferred clinician 56% 42% 41%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 72% 84% 53%
Next steps within 2 days 89% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 66% 73% 52%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 67% 57% 42%
Waiting time was about right 48% 69% 37%
Remote appointment 31% 26% 29%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 79% 87% 80%
Treated with care and concern 76% 86% 76%
Considered mental wellbeing 73% 75% 71%
Had all the information needed 90% 92% 91%
Confidence and trust 90% 93% 87%
Involved in decisions 83% 92% 92%
Needs were met 81% 90% 88%
Overall
Overall experience good 70% 77% 60%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 70% 79% 71%
Supported by local services 73% 70% 50%
Discussed managing condition 55% 43% 40%
Agreed a care plan 68% 46% 39%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 69 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 16 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
68 Hill Top, West Bromwich, B70 0PU
Phone
0121 556 0455
Website
www.drgudi.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Swb Central Health Partnerships PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M88014 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Disabled car parking
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Wheelchair access at entrances and exits

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 21 February 2025

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

6,711registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
80.4years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension14.9%15.2%
Diabetes11.9%7.9%
Asthma4.4%6.6%
COPD1.9%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.1%3.0%
Depression10.9%14.3%
Obesity16.9%13.9%
Smoking14.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4955%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6470%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)63%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target66%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target46%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check53%78%
Asthma: annual review61%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Dr Gudi PV & Partnerthis surgery1260%70%Yes
New Street SurgeryWest Bromwich, B70 0HN0.1 mile828%64%Yes
Great Bridge Health CentreWest Bromwich, B70 0BF0.9 miles126%59%Yes
Great Bridge Pship for HealthTipton, DY4 7EY1.0 miles236%56%Yes
Jubilee Health CentreWednesbury, WS10 7AR1.1 miles541%57%Yes
Oakeswell Health CentreWednesbury, WS10 9HP1.2 miles2633%78%Yes
The Spires Health CentreWednesbury, WS10 7DB1.3 miles542%61%Yes
The Village Medical CentreWednesbury, WS10 0EB1.3 miles437%65%Yes
Clifton Lane Medical CentreWest Bromwich, B71 3AS1.3 miles228%39%Yes
Stone Cross Medical CentreWest Bromwich, B71 3LN1.4 miles434%53%Yes

Oakeswell Health Centre is 1.2 miles away, scores 26 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Dr Gudi PV & Partner taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Dr Gudi PV & Partner was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0121 556 0455.

How do patients rate Dr Gudi PV & Partner?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 70% of patients at Dr Gudi PV & Partner said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 60% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 12 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Dr Gudi PV & Partner?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Dr Gudi PV & Partner as Good at its last published inspection (report published 21 February 2025).

What are the opening times of Dr Gudi PV & Partner?

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 16 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Dr Gudi PV & Partner?

Call 0121 556 0455 or visit its website, www.drgudi.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 68 Hill Top, West Bromwich, B70 0PU.

How many patients are registered at Dr Gudi PV & Partner?

Around 6,711 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Swb Central Health Partnerships 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.