GP surgery in Wolverhampton

Dr Sinha & Tahir

Woden Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 0BD

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good7,211 patients

Scores 35 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 78% of patients say their experience is good and 47% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2017. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 35% of GP surgeries in England. 16th of 24 in Wolverhampton Based on 97 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 30

  • Easy to get through on the phone23
  • Easy to contact online40
  • Good experience of getting in touch39
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment38

Quality of care 45

  • Patients rate the surgery as good45
  • Patients got what they needed21
  • Doctors and nurses listen71
  • Patients trust the staff94
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done44
  • Meets NHS clinical targets19
  • Children vaccinated on time22

What patients say

97 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

47%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

78%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

+12

change since last year

2025: 66% · 2026: 78%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone36%
Had their call answered straight away44%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away49%

The appointment

Were seen the same day30%
Waited more than a week27%
Were seen face to face75%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)58%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 47% 57% 42%
Easy to contact via website 54% 58% 33%
Easy to contact via NHS App 51% 54% 44%
Reception staff helpful 84% 85% 73%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 21% 31% 31%
Sees preferred clinician 35% 42% 33%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 73% 84% 72%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 72% 73% 59%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 65% 57% 47%
Waiting time was about right 67% 69% 51%
Remote appointment 25% 26% 27%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 92% 87% 74%
Treated with care and concern 88% 86% 68%
Considered mental wellbeing 87% 75% 68%
Had all the information needed 96% 92% 90%
Confidence and trust 99% 93% 83%
Involved in decisions 97% 92% 77%
Needs were met 86% 90% 79%
Overall
Overall experience good 78% 77% 66%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 80% 79% 69%
Supported by local services 74% 70% 57%
Discussed managing condition 50% 43% 51%
Agreed a care plan 50% 46% 48%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 97 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 20 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Woden Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 0BD
Phone
01902 454242
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.wodenroadsurgery1.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Wolverhampton North Network PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M92013 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 14 July 2017

This rating is 9 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

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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

7,211registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
80.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension15.7%15.2%
Diabetes11.1%7.9%
Asthma5.8%6.6%
COPD1.9%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.1%3.0%
Depression12.6%14.3%
Obesity17.5%13.9%
Smoking16.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4962%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 target77%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target56%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check85%78%
Asthma: annual review79%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Dr Sinha & Tahirthis surgery3547%78%Yes
Tudor Medical CentreWolverhampton, WV10 0LS0.3 miles4454%82%Yes
East Park Medical PracticeWolverhampton, WV1 2LW0.7 miles3775%72%Yes
Thornley Street SurgeryWolverhampton, WV1 1JP0.7 miles1146%64%Yes
Mayfield Medical PracticeWolverhampton, WV1 2GZ1.0 miles4164%83%Yes
Showell Park Health CentreWolverhampton, WV10 9ST1.1 miles3860%76%Yes
Bagary's Medical PracticeWolverhampton, WV10 9SX1.1 miles1250%69%Yes
Poplars Medical CentreWolverhampton, WV10 9PG1.2 miles8988%88%Yes
Health and BeyondWolverhampton, WV2 2AU1.2 miles740%71%Yes
Dr ST Pierre-LibbertonWolverhampton, WV10 8PJ1.3 miles3764%78%Yes

Poplars Medical Centre is 1.2 miles away, scores 89 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Dr Sinha & Tahir taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Dr Sinha & Tahir was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01902 454242.

How do patients rate Dr Sinha & Tahir?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 78% of patients at Dr Sinha & Tahir said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 47% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 35 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Dr Sinha & Tahir?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Dr Sinha & Tahir as Good at its last published inspection (report published 14 July 2017).

What are the opening times of Dr Sinha & Tahir?

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 20 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Dr Sinha & Tahir?

Call 01902 454242 or visit its website, www.wodenroadsurgery1.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Woden Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 0BD.

How many patients are registered at Dr Sinha & Tahir?

Around 7,211 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Wolverhampton North Network 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.