GP surgery in Stoke-on-Trent

Glebedale Medical Practice

Fenton Health Centre, Glebedale Road, Stoke on Trent, ST4 3AQ

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good11,283 patients

Scores 26 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 68% of patients say their experience is good and 61% 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.

Below average Scores higher than 26% of GP surgeries in England. 27th of 30 in Stoke-on-Trent Based on 100 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 43

  • Easy to get through on the phone47
  • Easy to contact online54
  • Good experience of getting in touch27
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment55

Quality of care 10

  • Patients rate the surgery as good17
  • Patients got what they needed19
  • Doctors and nurses listen11
  • Patients trust the staff19
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done35
  • Meets NHS clinical targets10
  • Children vaccinated on time20

What patients say

100 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

61%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

68%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-7

change since last year

2025: 75% · 2026: 68%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone38%
Had their call answered straight away15%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away30%

The appointment

Were seen the same day47%
Waited more than a week12%
Were seen face to face84%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)67%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 61% 57% 45%
Easy to contact via website 60% 58% 61%
Easy to contact via NHS App 54% 54% 52%
Reception staff helpful 78% 85% 81%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 17% 31% 24%
Sees preferred clinician 9% 42% 39%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 81% 84% 76%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 94%
Good experience of contacting 67% 73% 67%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 37% 57% 40%
Waiting time was about right 73% 69% 70%
Remote appointment 16% 26% 32%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 78% 87% 90%
Treated with care and concern 82% 86% 81%
Considered mental wellbeing 58% 75% 79%
Had all the information needed 89% 92% 75%
Confidence and trust 89% 93% 87%
Involved in decisions 70% 92% 97%
Needs were met 86% 90% 91%
Overall
Overall experience good 68% 77% 75%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 73% 79% 69%
Supported by local services 46% 70% 72%
Discussed managing condition 25% 43% 35%
Agreed a care plan 61% 46% 39%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 100 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6pm
Tuesday8am to 6pm
Wednesday8am to 6pm
Thursday8am to 5pm
Friday8am to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 21 October 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Fenton Health Centre, Glebedale Road, Stoke on Trent, ST4 3AQ
Phone
01782 743121
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
M83028 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

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

Merton Surgery
Merton Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 1LG

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • 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 16 December 2022

Read the inspection report

The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Requires improvement
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

11,283registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
80.0years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension19.3%15.2%
Diabetes10.8%7.9%
Asthma7.4%6.6%
COPD3.2%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.3%3.0%
Depression18.4%14.3%
Obesity20.3%13.9%
Smoking20.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4968%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6477%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)70%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target75%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target50%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check70%78%
Asthma: annual review59%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Glebedale Medical Practicethis surgery2661%68%Yes
Adderley Green SurgeryStoke-on-Trent, ST3 1EQ1.2 miles6372%79%Yes
Honeywall Medical PracticeStoke-on-Trent, ST4 7JB1.2 miles9492%91%Yes
Longton Hall SurgeryStoke-on-Trent, ST3 2NA1.2 miles9189%88%Yes
Norfolk Street SurgeryStoke-on-Trent, ST1 4PB1.5 miles4671%76%Yes
Mayfield SurgeryStoke-on-Trent, ST3 4DW1.6 miles8467%88%Yes
The Moorcroft Medical CentreStoke on Trent, ST1 3NJ1.6 miles642%63%Yes
Harley Street Medical CentreStoke-on-Trent, ST1 3RX1.7 miles1554%69%Yes
Cambridge HouseStoke-on-Trent, ST2 0EU1.7 miles7487%89%Yes
Dunrobin Street Medical CentreStoke-on-Trent, ST3 4LL1.8 miles8383%86%Yes

Adderley Green Surgery is 1.2 miles away, scores 63 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Glebedale Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Glebedale Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01782 743121.

How do patients rate Glebedale Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 68% of patients at Glebedale Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 61% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 26 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Glebedale Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Glebedale Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 16 December 2022).

What are the opening times of Glebedale Medical Practice?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6pm, Tuesday 8am to 6pm, Wednesday 8am to 6pm, Thursday 8am to 5pm, Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 21 October 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Glebedale Medical Practice?

Call 01782 743121. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Fenton Health Centre, Glebedale Road, Stoke on Trent, ST4 3AQ.

Does Glebedale Medical Practice have a branch surgery?

Yes. Glebedale Medical Practice also runs Merton Surgery (Merton Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 1LG). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Glebedale Medical Practice?

Around 11,283 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.