GP surgery in Stoke-on-Trent

Honeywall Medical Practice

Stoke Health Centre, Honeywall, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 7JB

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good3,611 patients

Scores 94 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 91% of patients say their experience is good and 92% 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.

Excellent Scores higher than 94% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 30 in Stoke-on-Trent Based on 107 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 98

  • Easy to get through on the phone96
  • Easy to contact online75
  • Good experience of getting in touch96
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment99

Quality of care 82

  • Patients rate the surgery as good89
  • Patients got what they needed62
  • Doctors and nurses listen69
  • Patients trust the staff76
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done61
  • Meets NHS clinical targets60
  • Children vaccinated on time66

What patients say

107 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

92%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

91%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

-4

change since last year

2025: 94% · 2026: 91%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone76%
Had their call answered straight away45%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away73%

The appointment

Were seen the same day24%
Waited more than a week14%
Were seen face to face75%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)73%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 92% 57% 93%
Easy to contact via website 69% 58% 65%
Easy to contact via NHS App 71% 54% 83%
Reception staff helpful 92% 85% 100%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 37% 31% 38%
Sees preferred clinician 67% 42% 76%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 93% 84% 95%
Next steps within 2 days 93% 93% 93%
Good experience of contacting 94% 73% 95%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 83% 57% 93%
Waiting time was about right 96% 69% 93%
Remote appointment 25% 26% 24%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 91% 87% 93%
Treated with care and concern 91% 86% 93%
Considered mental wellbeing 89% 75% 89%
Had all the information needed 97% 92% 98%
Confidence and trust 96% 93% 97%
Involved in decisions 94% 92% 98%
Needs were met 93% 90% 99%
Overall
Overall experience good 91% 77% 94%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 90% 79% 82%
Supported by local services 84% 70% 86%
Discussed managing condition 56% 43% 58%
Agreed a care plan 43% 46% 39%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 107 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 15 December 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Stoke Health Centre, Honeywall, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 7JB
Phone
01782 980000
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
South Stoke West PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M83619 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

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

Dr SB Kulkarni
Honeywall, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 7JB

Access and facilities

  • Car parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 26 January 2024

Read the inspection report

The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Requires improvement
Is it effective?Good
Is it caring?Outstanding
Is it responsive?Outstanding
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

3,611registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
81.2years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension15.1%15.2%
Diabetes7.9%7.9%
Asthma7.5%6.6%
COPD3.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.3%3.0%
Depression9.8%14.3%
Obesity14.2%13.9%
Smoking14.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4966%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6480%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)66%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)92%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target76%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target52%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check63%78%
Asthma: annual review77%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Honeywall Medical Practicethis surgery9492%91%Yes
Norfolk Street SurgeryStoke-on-Trent, ST1 4PB0.8 miles4671%76%Yes
Hartshill Medical CentreStoke-on-Trent, ST4 6AT1.0 miles8765%87%Yes
Glebedale Medical PracticeStoke on Trent, ST4 3AQ1.2 miles2661%68%Yes
Trent Vale Medical PracticeStoke-on-Trent, ST4 5NX1.4 miles3552%77%Yes
Miller Street SurgeryNewcastle, ST5 1JD1.4 miles9079%93%Yes
Harley Street Medical CentreStoke-on-Trent, ST1 3RX1.4 miles1554%69%Yes
The Moorcroft Medical CentreStoke on Trent, ST1 3NJ1.4 miles642%63%Yes
Lyme Valley Medical CentreNewcastle, ST5 3TF1.5 miles7478%80%Yes
Prima Care SurgeriesStoke-on-Trent, ST1 2BN1.7 miles7268%82%Yes

Common questions

Is Honeywall Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Honeywall Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01782 980000.

How do patients rate Honeywall Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 91% of patients at Honeywall Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 92% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 94 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Honeywall Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Honeywall Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 26 January 2024).

What are the opening times of Honeywall Medical Practice?

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 December 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Honeywall Medical Practice?

Call 01782 980000. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Stoke Health Centre, Honeywall, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 7JB.

Does Honeywall Medical Practice have a branch surgery?

Yes. Honeywall Medical Practice also runs Dr SB Kulkarni (Honeywall, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 7JB). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Honeywall Medical Practice?

Around 3,611 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of South Stoke West 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.