GP surgery in Worcester

Elbury Moor Medical Centre

Fairfield Close, Worcester, WR4 9TX

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good12,383 patients

Scores 36 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 68% of patients say their experience is good and 63% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2021. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 36% of GP surgeries in England. 6th of 9 in Worcester Based on 102 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 62

  • Easy to get through on the phone52
  • Easy to contact online43
  • Good experience of getting in touch54
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment79

Quality of care 8

  • Patients rate the surgery as good16
  • Patients got what they needed12
  • Doctors and nurses listen29
  • Patients trust the staff13
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done9
  • Meets NHS clinical targets20
  • Children vaccinated on time29

What patients say

102 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

63%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

68%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-6

change since last year

2025: 74% · 2026: 68%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone63%
Had their call answered straight away9%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away61%

The appointment

Were seen the same day48%
Waited more than a week27%
Were seen face to face79%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)75%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 63% 57% 54%
Easy to contact via website 55% 58% 53%
Easy to contact via NHS App 50% 54% 40%
Reception staff helpful 81% 85% 84%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 25% 31% 31%
Sees preferred clinician 21% 42% 37%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 88% 84% 80%
Next steps within 2 days 88% 93% 91%
Good experience of contacting 77% 73% 74%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 61% 57% 43%
Waiting time was about right 81% 69% 65%
Remote appointment 21% 26% 28%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 84% 87% 90%
Treated with care and concern 83% 86% 79%
Considered mental wellbeing 73% 75% 66%
Had all the information needed 96% 92% 93%
Confidence and trust 87% 93% 87%
Involved in decisions 89% 92% 91%
Needs were met 84% 90% 88%
Overall
Overall experience good 68% 77% 74%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 52% 79% 78%
Supported by local services 66% 70% 69%
Discussed managing condition 47% 43% 41%
Agreed a care plan 46% 46% 50%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 102 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 7 January 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Fairfield Close, Worcester, WR4 9TX
Phone
01905 678500
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.elburymoor.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
South Worcs Worcester City GP PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M81017 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.

Covid Local Vaccination Service
299 Bromyard Road, Worcester, WR2 5FB

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 9 June 2021

This rating is 5 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

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

12,383registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
82.0years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension13.5%15.2%
Diabetes8.3%7.9%
Asthma5.9%6.6%
COPD2.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.4%3.0%
Depression18.9%14.3%
Obesity14.1%13.9%
Smoking22.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4960%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6467%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)58%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)83%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target70%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target51%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check75%78%
Asthma: annual review55%66%

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St Martin's Gate Surgery is 0.9 miles away, scores 50 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Elbury Moor Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Elbury Moor Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01905 678500.

How do patients rate Elbury Moor Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 68% of patients at Elbury Moor Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 63% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 36 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Elbury Moor Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Elbury Moor Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 9 June 2021).

What are the opening times of Elbury Moor 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 7 January 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Elbury Moor Medical Centre?

Call 01905 678500 or visit its website, www.elburymoor.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Fairfield Close, Worcester, WR4 9TX.

Does Elbury Moor Medical Centre have a branch surgery?

Yes. Elbury Moor Medical Centre also runs Covid Local Vaccination Service (299 Bromyard Road, Worcester, WR2 5FB). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Elbury Moor Medical Centre?

Around 12,383 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of South Worcs Worcester City GP PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Herefordshire and Worcestershire 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.