GP surgery in Stroud

Frithwood Surgery

45 Tanglewood Way, Chalford, Bussage, Stroud, GL6 8DE

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good6,769 patients

Scores 98 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 96% of patients say their experience is good and 97% 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 98% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 13 in Stroud Based on 127 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 97

  • Easy to get through on the phone99
  • Easy to contact online68
  • Good experience of getting in touch99
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment95

Quality of care 98

  • Patients rate the surgery as good98
  • Patients got what they needed95
  • Doctors and nurses listen99
  • Patients trust the staff99
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done60
  • Meets NHS clinical targets86
  • Children vaccinated on time86

What patients say

127 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

97%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

96%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+5

change since last year

2025: 91% · 2026: 96%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone80%
Had their call answered straight away20%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away81%

The appointment

Were seen the same day20%
Waited more than a week35%
Were seen face to face81%
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 97% 57% 93%
Easy to contact via website 65% 58% 82%
Easy to contact via NHS App 76% 54% 84%
Reception staff helpful 97% 85% 95%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 27% 31% 27%
Sees preferred clinician 58% 42% 37%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 96% 84% 96%
Next steps within 2 days 97% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 97% 73% 92%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 81% 57% 78%
Waiting time was about right 91% 69% 86%
Remote appointment 19% 26% 29%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 99% 87% 95%
Treated with care and concern 95% 86% 95%
Considered mental wellbeing 86% 75% 90%
Had all the information needed 97% 92% 98%
Confidence and trust 100% 93% 97%
Involved in decisions 99% 92% 99%
Needs were met 98% 90% 100%
Overall
Overall experience good 96% 77% 91%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 98% 79% 92%
Supported by local services 88% 70% 90%
Discussed managing condition 65% 43% 52%
Agreed a care plan 50% 46% 42%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 127 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 19 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
45 Tanglewood Way, Chalford, Bussage, Stroud, GL6 8DE
Phone
01453 882868
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Stroud Cotswold PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
L84016 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Cycle parking
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • Pharmacy
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Step-free access throughout
  • Toilets
  • Translation services
  • Wheelchair access at entrances and exits

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 9 September 2016

This rating is 10 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

6,769registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
85.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension16.3%15.2%
Diabetes6.0%7.9%
Asthma7.5%6.6%
COPD2.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.8%3.0%
Depression10.9%14.3%
Obesity7.8%13.9%
Smoking8.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4982%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6481%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)71%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)92%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target74%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target68%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check78%78%
Asthma: annual review58%66%

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Common questions

Is Frithwood Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Frithwood Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01453 882868.

How do patients rate Frithwood Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 96% of patients at Frithwood Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 97% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 98 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Frithwood Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Frithwood Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 9 September 2016).

What are the opening times of Frithwood 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 19 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Frithwood Surgery?

Call 01453 882868. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 45 Tanglewood Way, Chalford, Bussage, Stroud, GL6 8DE.

How many patients are registered at Frithwood Surgery?

Around 6,769 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Stroud Cotswold PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Gloucestershire 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.