GP surgery in South Staffordshire
Essington Medical Centre
Hobnock Road, Essington, Wolverhampton, WV11 2RF
Scores 66 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 85% of patients say their experience is good and 64% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2026. It is taking on new patients.
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 68
- Easy to get through on the phone53
- Easy to contact online80
- Good experience of getting in touch56
- Did not wait too long for the appointment81
Quality of care 60
- Patients rate the surgery as good71
- Patients got what they needed40
- Doctors and nurses listen41
- Patients trust the staff40
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done70
- Meets NHS clinical targets62
- Children vaccinated on time54
What patients say
91 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
63%
find the phone easy
above the England average (57%)
85%
say their experience is good
well above the England average (77%)
+6
change since last year
2025: 79% · 2026: 85%
Getting in touch
The appointment
All survey questions, compared with England
| What patients said | This surgery | England | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting in touch | |||
| Easy to get through by phone | 63% | 57% | 58% |
| Easy to contact via website | 72% | 58% | 52% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 70% | 54% | 56% |
| Reception staff helpful | 88% | 85% | 85% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 34% | 31% | 33% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 26% | 42% | 12% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 89% | 84% | 78% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 96% | 93% | 94% |
| Good experience of contacting | 78% | 73% | 70% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 53% | 57% | 60% |
| Waiting time was about right | 82% | 69% | 70% |
| Remote appointment | 16% | 26% | 20% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 87% | 87% | 88% |
| Treated with care and concern | 86% | 86% | 88% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 83% | 75% | 75% |
| Had all the information needed | 88% | 92% | 91% |
| Confidence and trust | 92% | 93% | 95% |
| Involved in decisions | 95% | 92% | 92% |
| Needs were met | 90% | 90% | 91% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 85% | 77% | 79% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 85% | 79% | 83% |
| Supported by local services | 64% | 70% | 79% |
| Discussed managing condition | 50% | 43% | 36% |
| Agreed a care plan | 50% | 46% | 55% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 91 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.
What patients tell us
From people who use this surgery. Official data cannot tell you these things.
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1 of 10Last time you needed a routine appointment, how long did you wait?
2 of 10When you last phoned, how long did it take to get through?
3 of 10How did you book your last appointment?
4 of 10Can you usually see the same GP?
5 of 10Was your last appointment on time?
6 of 10Are the reception staff helpful?
7 of 10Did the doctor or nurse listen to you?
8 of 10How easy is it to get a repeat prescription?
9 of 10Is parking easy?
10 of 10Would you recommend this surgery?
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Opening times and contact
| Monday | 7:45am to 8pm |
| Tuesday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Thursday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Friday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 17 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Hobnock Road, Essington, Wolverhampton, WV11 2RF
- Phone
- 01922 470130
- [email protected]
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Cannock Villages PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- Y02594 · 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
- Cycle parking
- Disabled parking
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
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
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 17.5% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 7.6% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 7.1% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 23.8% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 11.8% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 10.3% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 77% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 83% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 65% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 91% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 76% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 57% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 68% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 68% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essington Medical Centrethis surgery | – | 66 | 64% | 85% | Yes |
| Sina Health CentreWillenhall, WV12 5XZ | 1.0 miles | 21 | 49% | 68% | Yes |
| Ashmore Park Medical CentreWolverhampton, WV11 2LH | 1.3 miles | 20 | 63% | 70% | Yes |
| Griffiths Drive Medical PracticeWolverhampton, WV11 2JN | 1.3 miles | 65 | 70% | 82% | Yes |
| FeatherstoneWolverhampton, WV10 7BS | 1.7 miles | 96 | 89% | 95% | Yes |
| New Invention Health CentreWillenhall, WV12 5RZ | 1.7 miles | 29 | 68% | 68% | Yes |
| Mossley & Dudley Fields Medical PracticeWalsall, WS3 2TA | 1.9 miles | 32 | 54% | 76% | Yes |
| The Nile PracticeWalsall, WS6 7AE | 2.1 miles | 38 | 73% | 76% | Yes |
| Keats Grove SurgeryWolverhampton, WV10 8LY | 2.2 miles | 6 | 37% | 60% | Yes |
| High Street SurgeryWalsall, WS6 7AB | 2.3 miles | 77 | 76% | 86% | Yes |
Featherstone is 1.7 miles away, scores 96 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Essington Medical Centre taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Essington Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01922 470130.
How do patients rate Essington Medical Centre?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 85% of patients at Essington Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 64% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 66 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Essington Medical Centre?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Essington Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 26 June 2026).
What are the opening times of Essington Medical Centre?
Reception is open Monday 7:45am to 8pm, 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 17 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Essington Medical Centre?
Call 01922 470130. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Hobnock Road, Essington, Wolverhampton, WV11 2RF.
How many patients are registered at Essington Medical Centre?
Around 2,949 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Cannock Villages 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.