GP surgery in Coventry

Forrest Medical Centre

6 Prior Deram Walk, Coventry, CV4 8FT

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good12,912 patients

Scores 59 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 83% of patients say their experience is good and 62% 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.

Average Scores higher than 59% of GP surgeries in England. 16th of 37 in Coventry Based on 92 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 61

  • Easy to get through on the phone51
  • Easy to contact online74
  • Good experience of getting in touch52
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment68

Quality of care 54

  • Patients rate the surgery as good63
  • Patients got what they needed64
  • Doctors and nurses listen49
  • Patients trust the staff40
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done40
  • Meets NHS clinical targets38
  • Children vaccinated on time30

What patients say

92 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

62%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

83%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+2

change since last year

2025: 81% · 2026: 83%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone30%
Had their call answered straight away21%
Gave up or got no answer4%
Knew what would happen next straight away30%

The appointment

Were seen the same day18%
Waited more than a week17%
Were seen face to face61%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)68%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 62% 57% 49%
Easy to contact via website 68% 58% 48%
Easy to contact via NHS App 48% 54% 39%
Reception staff helpful 81% 85% 83%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 27% 31% 36%
Sees preferred clinician 2% 42% 11%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 78% 84% 76%
Next steps within 2 days 97% 93% 89%
Good experience of contacting 76% 73% 71%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 61% 57% 55%
Waiting time was about right 77% 69% 64%
Remote appointment 39% 26% 34%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 88% 87% 89%
Treated with care and concern 89% 86% 87%
Considered mental wellbeing 81% 75% 77%
Had all the information needed 96% 92% 94%
Confidence and trust 92% 93% 95%
Involved in decisions 93% 92% 94%
Needs were met 93% 90% 94%
Overall
Overall experience good 83% 77% 81%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 73% 79% 72%
Supported by local services 54% 70% 68%
Discussed managing condition 34% 43% 46%
Agreed a care plan 43% 46% 59%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 92 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 30 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
6 Prior Deram Walk, Coventry, CV4 8FT
Phone
024 7667 2277
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.fmcgp.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Go West PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M86010 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Children’s play area
  • 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 21 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

12,912registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
82.2years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension13.2%15.2%
Diabetes7.3%7.9%
Asthma6.0%6.6%
COPD2.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.1%3.0%
Depression17.4%14.3%
Obesity13.4%13.9%
Smoking13.7%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4961%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6474%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)65%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target70%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target59%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check86%78%
Asthma: annual review71%66%

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Allesley Park Medical Centre is 1.3 miles away, scores 83 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Forrest Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Forrest Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 024 7667 2277.

How do patients rate Forrest Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 83% of patients at Forrest Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 62% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 59 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Forrest Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Forrest Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 21 October 2016).

What are the opening times of Forrest 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 30 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Forrest Medical Centre?

Call 024 7667 2277 or visit its website, www.fmcgp.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 6 Prior Deram Walk, Coventry, CV4 8FT.

How many patients are registered at Forrest Medical Centre?

Around 12,912 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Go West 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.