GP surgery in Tipton

Glebefields Surgery

St. Marks Road, Tipton, DY4 0SN

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good3,847 patients

Scores 80 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 88% of patients say their experience is good and 80% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2017. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 80% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 5 in Tipton Based on 89 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 83

  • Easy to get through on the phone82
  • Easy to contact online11
  • Good experience of getting in touch70
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment99

Quality of care 74

  • Patients rate the surgery as good81
  • Patients got what they needed47
  • Doctors and nurses listen94
  • Patients trust the staff74
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done73
  • Meets NHS clinical targets8
  • Children vaccinated on time26

What patients say

89 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

80%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

88%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

0

change since last year

2025: 88% · 2026: 88%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone89%
Had their call answered straight away40%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away59%

The appointment

Were seen the same day66%
Waited more than a week8%
Were seen face to face74%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)83%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 80% 57% 78%
Easy to contact via website 38% 58% 22%
Easy to contact via NHS App 63% 54% 47%
Reception staff helpful 91% 85% 88%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 65% 31% 63%
Sees preferred clinician 69% 42% 75%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 91% 84% 94%
Next steps within 2 days 97% 93% 100%
Good experience of contacting 82% 73% 79%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 65% 57% 59%
Waiting time was about right 96% 69% 93%
Remote appointment 26% 26% 37%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 97% 87% 89%
Treated with care and concern 97% 86% 91%
Considered mental wellbeing 93% 75% 81%
Had all the information needed 98% 92% 95%
Confidence and trust 96% 93% 94%
Involved in decisions 98% 92% 93%
Needs were met 91% 90% 93%
Overall
Overall experience good 88% 77% 88%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 77% 79% 73%
Supported by local services 81% 70% 78%
Discussed managing condition 54% 43% 53%
Agreed a care plan 62% 46% 58%

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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 15 February 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
St. Marks Road, Tipton, DY4 0SN
Phone
0121 530 8040
Website
www.glebefieldssurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Swb Newcomen PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M88612 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • 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

Good

overall, from the inspection published 21 November 2017

This rating is 8 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

3,847registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
79.6years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension12.3%15.2%
Diabetes8.4%7.9%
Asthma7.0%6.6%
COPD4.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.4%3.0%
Depression14.3%14.3%
Obesity13.7%13.9%
Smoking24.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4976%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6479%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)74%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)85%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target82%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target57%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check83%78%
Asthma: annual review68%66%

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Common questions

Is Glebefields Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Glebefields Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0121 530 8040.

How do patients rate Glebefields Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 88% of patients at Glebefields Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 80% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 80 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Glebefields Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Glebefields Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 21 November 2017).

What are the opening times of Glebefields 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 15 February 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Glebefields Surgery?

Call 0121 530 8040 or visit its website, www.glebefieldssurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is St. Marks Road, Tipton, DY4 0SN.

How many patients are registered at Glebefields Surgery?

Around 3,847 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Swb Newcomen PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Black Country 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.