GP surgery in Rugby

Dunchurch Surgery

Dunsmore Heath, Dunchurch, Rugby, CV22 6AP

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good8,157 patients

Scores 94 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 97% of patients say their experience is good and 82% 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.

Excellent Scores higher than 94% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 12 in Rugby Based on 108 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 91

  • Easy to get through on the phone86
  • Easy to contact online70
  • Good experience of getting in touch98
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment77

Quality of care 94

  • Patients rate the surgery as good98
  • Patients got what they needed93
  • Doctors and nurses listen97
  • Patients trust the staff76
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done38
  • Meets NHS clinical targets83
  • Children vaccinated on time85

What patients say

108 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

82%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

97%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+9

change since last year

2025: 88% · 2026: 97%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone67%
Had their call answered straight away15%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away77%

The appointment

Were seen the same day45%
Waited more than a week28%
Were seen face to face93%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)84%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 82% 57% 80%
Easy to contact via website 66% 58% 49%
Easy to contact via NHS App 87% 54% 80%
Reception staff helpful 98% 85% 82%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 51% 31% 37%
Sees preferred clinician 56% 42% 44%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 94% 84% 93%
Next steps within 2 days 99% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 96% 73% 94%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 83% 57% 60%
Waiting time was about right 81% 69% 77%
Remote appointment 7% 26% 9%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 98% 87% 96%
Treated with care and concern 97% 86% 94%
Considered mental wellbeing 90% 75% 67%
Had all the information needed 99% 92% 100%
Confidence and trust 96% 93% 98%
Involved in decisions 99% 92% 96%
Needs were met 98% 90% 95%
Overall
Overall experience good 97% 77% 88%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 93% 79% 90%
Supported by local services 94% 70% 85%
Discussed managing condition 57% 43% 50%
Agreed a care plan 14% 46% 36%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 108 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 4 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Dunsmore Heath, Dunchurch, Rugby, CV22 6AP
Phone
01788 522448
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Rugby PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M84046 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 28 October 2016

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

8,157registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
85.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension17.8%15.2%
Diabetes7.2%7.9%
Asthma6.3%6.6%
COPD1.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.8%3.0%
Depression12.1%14.3%
Obesity6.9%13.9%
Smoking4.8%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4976%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6481%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)65%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)81%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target68%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target66%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check65%78%
Asthma: annual review53%66%

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Common questions

Is Dunchurch Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Dunchurch Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01788 522448.

How do patients rate Dunchurch Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 97% of patients at Dunchurch Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 82% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 94 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Dunchurch Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Dunchurch Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 28 October 2016).

What are the opening times of Dunchurch Surgery?

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 4 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Dunchurch Surgery?

Call 01788 522448. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Dunsmore Heath, Dunchurch, Rugby, CV22 6AP.

How many patients are registered at Dunchurch Surgery?

Around 8,157 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Rugby 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.