GP surgery in Brierley Hill

Dudley Wood Surgery

10 Quarry Road, Dudley Wood, Dudley, DY2 0EF

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good2,750 patients

Scores 12 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 62% of patients say their experience is good and 57% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2024. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 12% of GP surgeries in England. 6th of 7 in Brierley Hill Based on 82 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 21

  • Easy to get through on the phone41
  • Easy to contact online56
  • Good experience of getting in touch5
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment24

Quality of care 6

  • Patients rate the surgery as good8
  • Patients got what they needed2
  • Doctors and nurses listen4
  • Patients trust the staff4
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done73
  • Meets NHS clinical targets3
  • Children vaccinated on time16

What patients say

82 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

57%

find the phone easy

about the England average (57%)

62%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

+2

change since last year

2025: 59% · 2026: 62%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone61%
Had their call answered straight away19%
Gave up or got no answer7%
Knew what would happen next straight away62%

The appointment

Were seen the same day19%
Waited more than a week38%
Were seen face to face74%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)73%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 57% 57% 53%
Easy to contact via website 61% 58% 32%
Easy to contact via NHS App 44% 54% 33%
Reception staff helpful 68% 85% 76%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 32% 31% 25%
Sees preferred clinician 23% 42% 28%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 71% 84% 65%
Next steps within 2 days 92% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 52% 73% 61%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 58% 57% 37%
Waiting time was about right 62% 69% 60%
Remote appointment 26% 26% 42%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 74% 87% 86%
Treated with care and concern 72% 86% 84%
Considered mental wellbeing 59% 75% 72%
Had all the information needed 80% 92% 93%
Confidence and trust 83% 93% 94%
Involved in decisions 84% 92% 88%
Needs were met 78% 90% 86%
Overall
Overall experience good 62% 77% 59%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 71% 79% 57%
Supported by local services 58% 70% 51%
Discussed managing condition 40% 43% 17%
Agreed a care plan 60% 46% 37%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 82 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 8:30pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 21 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
10 Quarry Road, Dudley Wood, Dudley, DY2 0EF
Phone
01384 569050
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.dudleywoodsurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Dudley and Netherton PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
Y02212 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • 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 6 June 2024

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

2,750registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
80.9years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension17.5%15.2%
Diabetes8.6%7.9%
Asthma6.9%6.6%
COPD2.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.8%3.0%
Depression21.7%14.3%
Obesity23.3%13.9%
Smoking20.7%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4967%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6472%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)81%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)92%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target87%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target53%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check77%78%
Asthma: annual review78%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Dudley Wood Surgerythis surgery1257%62%Yes
Quarry Bank Medical CentreBrierley Hill, DY5 2AE0.6 miles6670%78%Yes
Thorns Road SurgeryBrierley Hill, DY5 2JS0.8 miles6272%81%Yes
Anchor Medical PracticeDudley, DY2 9PU0.9 miles9191%89%Yes
Links Medical PracticeDudley, DY2 9PU0.9 miles7676%86%Yes
Church View SurgeryCradley Heath, B64 6JE1.1 miles4162%85%Yes
Haden Vale SurgeryCradley Heath, B64 7HG1.1 miles3064%79%No
High Oak SurgeryBrierley Hill, DY5 1RU1.1 miles3858%77%Yes
The Waterfront SurgeryBrierley Hill, DY5 1RU1.1 miles851%67%Yes
Old Hill Medical CentreCradley Heath, B64 6JN1.1 miles2666%71%Yes

Quarry Bank Medical Centre is 0.6 miles away, scores 66 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Dudley Wood Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Dudley Wood Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01384 569050.

How do patients rate Dudley Wood Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 62% of patients at Dudley Wood Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 57% 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 Dudley Wood Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Dudley Wood Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 6 June 2024).

What are the opening times of Dudley Wood Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 8:30pm, 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 21 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Dudley Wood Surgery?

Call 01384 569050 or visit its website, www.dudleywoodsurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 10 Quarry Road, Dudley Wood, Dudley, DY2 0EF.

How many patients are registered at Dudley Wood Surgery?

Around 2,750 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Dudley and Netherton 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.