GP surgery in Kingswinford

Kingswinford Medical Practice

Kingswinford Health Centre, Standhills Road, Kingswinford, DY6 8DN

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good8,606 patients

Scores 75 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 92% of patients say their experience is good and 59% 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.

Good Scores higher than 75% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 5 in Kingswinford Based on 99 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 67

  • Easy to get through on the phone44
  • Easy to contact online92
  • Good experience of getting in touch77
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment64

Quality of care 80

  • Patients rate the surgery as good91
  • Patients got what they needed46
  • Doctors and nurses listen83
  • Patients trust the staff64
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done93
  • Meets NHS clinical targets8
  • Children vaccinated on time58

What patients say

99 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

59%

find the phone easy

about the England average (57%)

92%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+12

change since last year

2025: 80% · 2026: 92%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone37%
Had their call answered straight away8%
Gave up or got no answer3%
Knew what would happen next straight away37%

The appointment

Were seen the same day22%
Waited more than a week28%
Were seen face to face82%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)61%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 59% 57% 45%
Easy to contact via website 80% 58% 63%
Easy to contact via NHS App 73% 54% 43%
Reception staff helpful 96% 85% 89%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 43% 31% 37%
Sees preferred clinician 40% 42% 45%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 93% 84% 90%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 93%
Good experience of contacting 84% 73% 70%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 62% 57% 43%
Waiting time was about right 76% 69% 74%
Remote appointment 18% 26% 17%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 94% 87% 88%
Treated with care and concern 94% 86% 92%
Considered mental wellbeing 91% 75% 69%
Had all the information needed 96% 92% 96%
Confidence and trust 95% 93% 95%
Involved in decisions 95% 92% 96%
Needs were met 91% 90% 94%
Overall
Overall experience good 92% 77% 80%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 83% 79% 76%
Supported by local services 82% 70% 61%
Discussed managing condition 44% 43% 34%
Agreed a care plan 63% 46% 59%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 99 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday7:30am to 6:30pm
Tuesday7:30am to 6:30pm
Wednesday7:30am to 8pm
Thursday7:30am to 6:30pm
Friday7:30am to 8pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 19 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Kingswinford Health Centre, Standhills Road, Kingswinford, DY6 8DN
Phone
01384 271241
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Kingswinford & Wordsley PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M87008 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Audio-descriptive for appointment announcements
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Disabled car parking
  • Documents available in Braille
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • High-back waiting room chairs
  • Sign language interpreter available in-person
  • Sign language interpreter available online
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Step-free access throughout

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 7 February 2017

This rating is 9 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

8,606registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
82.4years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension20.4%15.2%
Diabetes8.3%7.9%
Asthma7.1%6.6%
COPD1.9%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.7%3.0%
Depression17.9%14.3%
Obesity22.4%13.9%
Smoking12.0%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4976%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6477%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)71%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target79%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target68%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check89%78%
Asthma: annual review82%66%

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Common questions

Is Kingswinford Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Kingswinford Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01384 271241.

How do patients rate Kingswinford Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 92% of patients at Kingswinford Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 59% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 75 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Kingswinford Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Kingswinford Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 7 February 2017).

What are the opening times of Kingswinford Medical Practice?

Reception is open Monday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 7:30am to 8pm, Thursday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Friday 7:30am to 8pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 19 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Kingswinford Medical Practice?

Call 01384 271241. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Kingswinford Health Centre, Standhills Road, Kingswinford, DY6 8DN.

How many patients are registered at Kingswinford Medical Practice?

Around 8,606 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Kingswinford & Wordsley 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.