GP surgery in Pelsall

High Street Surgery

High Street, Pelsall, Walsall, WS3 4LX

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good3,346 patients

Scores 9 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 58% 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 2024. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 9% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 2 in Pelsall Based on 112 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 14

  • Easy to get through on the phone48
  • Easy to contact online6
  • Good experience of getting in touch8
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment6

Quality of care 8

  • Patients rate the surgery as good5
  • Patients got what they needed5
  • Doctors and nurses listen1
  • Patients trust the staff0
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done65
  • Meets NHS clinical targets42
  • Children vaccinated on time65

What patients say

112 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

61%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

58%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-12

change since last year

2025: 70% · 2026: 58%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone68%
Had their call answered straight away8%
Gave up or got no answer6%
Knew what would happen next straight away69%

The appointment

Were seen the same day10%
Waited more than a week48%
Were seen face to face50%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)50%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 61% 57% 66%
Easy to contact via website 32% 58% 49%
Easy to contact via NHS App 37% 54% 48%
Reception staff helpful 84% 85% 84%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 22% 31% 30%
Sees preferred clinician 41% 42% 30%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 78% 84% 74%
Next steps within 2 days 97% 93% 93%
Good experience of contacting 55% 73% 68%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 50% 57% 54%
Waiting time was about right 50% 69% 71%
Remote appointment 50% 26% 36%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 67% 87% 82%
Treated with care and concern 70% 86% 80%
Considered mental wellbeing 54% 75% 66%
Had all the information needed 73% 92% 90%
Confidence and trust 76% 93% 86%
Involved in decisions 77% 92% 87%
Needs were met 80% 90% 83%
Overall
Overall experience good 58% 77% 70%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 56% 79% 83%
Supported by local services 54% 70% 65%
Discussed managing condition 31% 43% 36%
Agreed a care plan 53% 46% 47%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 112 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday7:30am to 6:30pm
Tuesday8am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 1pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 10 April 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
High Street, Pelsall, Walsall, WS3 4LX
Phone
01922 683857
Website
pelsallvillagesurgery.com
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Walsall East 1 PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M91654 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • 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 15 May 2024

Read the inspection report

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

3,346registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
83.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension14.9%15.2%
Diabetes8.5%7.9%
Asthma4.9%6.6%
COPD2.2%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.5%3.0%
Depression14.6%14.3%
Obesity19.2%13.9%
Smoking14.8%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4977%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6482%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)72%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)93%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target75%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target57%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check74%78%
Asthma: annual review70%66%

Other surgeries nearby

All surgeries in Pelsall →

SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
High Street Surgerythis surgery961%58%Yes
Chapel Street SurgeryWalsall, WS3 4LN0.1 mile9492%91%Yes
Lower Farm Health CentreWalsall, WS3 3RT1.3 miles5076%74%Yes
Harden BlakenallWalsall, WS3 1LZ1.3 miles2962%71%Yes
St John's Medical CentreWalsall, WS9 9LP1.5 miles1542%50%Yes
Rushall Medical CentreWalsall, WS4 1HB1.5 miles4052%79%Yes
Harden Health CentreWalsall, WS3 1ET1.6 miles6079%79%Yes
Walsall Wood Health CentreWalsall, WS9 9NP1.7 miles8092%86%Yes
Streets Corner SurgeryWalsall, WS9 9NP1.7 miles5868%81%Yes
Khan Medical PracticeWalsall, WS3 3JP1.8 miles9391%90%Yes

Chapel Street Surgery is 0.1 mile away, scores 94 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is High Street Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), High Street Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01922 683857.

How do patients rate High Street Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 58% of patients at High Street Surgery 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 9 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for High Street Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated High Street Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 15 May 2024).

What are the opening times of High Street Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 1pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 10 April 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact High Street Surgery?

Call 01922 683857 or visit its website, pelsallvillagesurgery.com. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is High Street, Pelsall, Walsall, WS3 4LX.

How many patients are registered at High Street Surgery?

Around 3,346 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Walsall East 1 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.