GP surgery in Stoke-on-Trent

Dunrobin Street Medical Centre

Dunrobin Street, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 4LL

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good5,322 patients

Scores 83 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 86% of patients say their experience is good and 83% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2022. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 83% of GP surgeries in England. 10th of 30 in Stoke-on-Trent 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 88

  • Easy to get through on the phone86
  • Easy to contact online94
  • Good experience of getting in touch84
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment70

Quality of care 71

  • Patients rate the surgery as good75
  • Patients got what they needed60
  • Doctors and nurses listen73
  • Patients trust the staff52
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done77
  • Meets NHS clinical targets36
  • Children vaccinated on time30

What patients say

108 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

83%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

86%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+1

change since last year

2025: 86% · 2026: 86%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone66%
Had their call answered straight away13%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away77%

The appointment

Were seen the same day17%
Waited more than a week14%
Were seen face to face80%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)62%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 83% 57% 74%
Easy to contact via website 82% 58% 57%
Easy to contact via NHS App 57% 54% 79%
Reception staff helpful 92% 85% 88%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 41% 31% 35%
Sees preferred clinician 75% 42% 75%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 86% 84% 84%
Next steps within 2 days 99% 93% 98%
Good experience of contacting 87% 73% 84%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 71% 57% 63%
Waiting time was about right 78% 69% 80%
Remote appointment 20% 26% 21%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 92% 87% 89%
Treated with care and concern 86% 86% 87%
Considered mental wellbeing 75% 75% 76%
Had all the information needed 93% 92% 96%
Confidence and trust 94% 93% 93%
Involved in decisions 92% 92% 91%
Needs were met 93% 90% 94%
Overall
Overall experience good 86% 77% 86%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 90% 79% 82%
Supported by local services 76% 70% 72%
Discussed managing condition 46% 43% 43%
Agreed a care plan 48% 46% 47%

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 13 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Dunrobin Street, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 4LL
Phone
01782 590040
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
South Stoke Central PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M83090 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Disabled car parking
  • Documents available in large print
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • Off-site car parking nearby
  • Sign language interpreter available online
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Step-free access throughout
  • Toilets
  • Translation services

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 20 June 2022

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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

5,322registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
81.6years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension22.3%15.2%
Diabetes11.8%7.9%
Asthma6.1%6.6%
COPD3.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.7%3.0%
Depression18.7%14.3%
Obesity17.4%13.9%
Smoking16.8%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4974%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6475%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)69%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target75%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target60%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check74%78%
Asthma: annual review74%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Dunrobin Street Medical Centrethis surgery8383%86%Yes
Belgrave Medical CentreStoke-on-Trent, ST3 4LR0.2 miles6061%90%Yes
Mayfield SurgeryStoke-on-Trent, ST3 4DW0.2 miles8467%88%Yes
Longton Hall SurgeryStoke-on-Trent, ST3 2NA0.5 miles9189%88%Yes
Adderley Green SurgeryStoke-on-Trent, ST3 1EQ0.7 miles6372%79%Yes
Willow Bank SurgeryStoke-on-Trent, ST3 6AB1.2 miles2460%70%Yes
Dr Raju and PartnersStoke-on-Trent, ST3 6AB1.2 miles9892%98%Yes
Meir Medical PracticeStoke-on-Trent, ST3 6AB1.2 miles5666%82%Yes
Blurton Medical PracticeStoke-on-Trent, ST3 3BS1.2 miles9296%92%Yes
Glebedale Medical PracticeStoke on Trent, ST4 3AQ1.8 miles2661%68%Yes

Dr Raju and Partners is 1.2 miles away, scores 98 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Dunrobin Street Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Dunrobin Street Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01782 590040.

How do patients rate Dunrobin Street Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 86% of patients at Dunrobin Street Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 83% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 83 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Dunrobin Street Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Dunrobin Street Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 20 June 2022).

What are the opening times of Dunrobin Street Medical Centre?

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 13 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Dunrobin Street Medical Centre?

Call 01782 590040. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Dunrobin Street, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 4LL.

How many patients are registered at Dunrobin Street Medical Centre?

Around 5,322 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of South Stoke Central PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent 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.