GP surgery in Bloxwich

Harden Health Centre

Harden Road, Leamore, Walsall, WS3 1ET

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good3,907 patients

Scores 60 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 79% of patients say their experience is good and 79% 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.

Average Scores higher than 60% of GP surgeries in England. 6th of 12 in Bloxwich 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 75

  • Easy to get through on the phone81
  • Easy to contact online56
  • Good experience of getting in touch76
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment59

Quality of care 37

  • Patients rate the surgery as good50
  • Patients got what they needed17
  • Doctors and nurses listen36
  • Patients trust the staff35
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done37
  • Meets NHS clinical targets79
  • Children vaccinated on time49

What patients say

100 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

79%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

79%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

-11

change since last year

2025: 90% · 2026: 79%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone91%
Had their call answered straight away11%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away86%

The appointment

Were seen the same day31%
Waited more than a week13%
Were seen face to face70%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)64%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 79% 57% 74%
Easy to contact via website 60% 58% 48%
Easy to contact via NHS App 64% 54% 61%
Reception staff helpful 91% 85% 94%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 37% 31% 40%
Sees preferred clinician 50% 42% 41%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 84% 84% 88%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 94%
Good experience of contacting 84% 73% 89%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 81% 57% 64%
Waiting time was about right 75% 69% 70%
Remote appointment 30% 26% 22%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 86% 87% 95%
Treated with care and concern 81% 86% 93%
Considered mental wellbeing 77% 75% 89%
Had all the information needed 90% 92% 97%
Confidence and trust 92% 93% 98%
Involved in decisions 90% 92% 95%
Needs were met 85% 90% 95%
Overall
Overall experience good 79% 77% 90%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 70% 79% 85%
Supported by local services 73% 70% 76%
Discussed managing condition 59% 43% 50%
Agreed a care plan 45% 46% 66%

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

Monday7:15am to 6:30pm
Tuesday8am to 6:30pm
Wednesday7:15am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 3 October 2019. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Harden Road, Leamore, Walsall, WS3 1ET
Phone
01922 475015
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Walsall North PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M91036 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 7 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

3,907registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
77.6years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension12.8%15.2%
Diabetes11.2%7.9%
Asthma6.7%6.6%
COPD3.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.0%3.0%
Depression14.9%14.3%
Obesity25.7%13.9%
Smoking19.3%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4969%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6467%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)73%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)91%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target84%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target54%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check85%78%
Asthma: annual review55%66%

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St Mary's Surgery is 0.7 miles away, scores 77 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Harden Health Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Harden Health Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01922 475015.

How do patients rate Harden Health Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 79% of patients at Harden Health Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 79% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 60 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Harden Health Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Harden Health Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 7 November 2017).

What are the opening times of Harden Health Centre?

Reception is open Monday 7:15am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 7:15am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 3 October 2019. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Harden Health Centre?

Call 01922 475015. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Harden Road, Leamore, Walsall, WS3 1ET.

How many patients are registered at Harden Health Centre?

Around 3,907 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Walsall North 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.