GP surgery in Stourbridge

Lion Health

2 Lowndes Road, Stourbridge, DY8 3SS

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good27,533 patients

Scores 27 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 71% of patients say their experience is good and 22% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2025. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 27% of GP surgeries in England. 5th of 6 in Stourbridge Based on 101 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 15

  • Easy to get through on the phone2
  • Easy to contact online43
  • Good experience of getting in touch19
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment34

Quality of care 49

  • Patients rate the surgery as good23
  • Patients got what they needed72
  • Doctors and nurses listen42
  • Patients trust the staff63
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done86
  • Meets NHS clinical targets4
  • Children vaccinated on time88

What patients say

101 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

22%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

71%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

+16

change since last year

2025: 55% · 2026: 71%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone40%
Had their call answered straight away3%
Gave up or got no answer7%
Knew what would happen next straight away38%

The appointment

Were seen the same day32%
Waited more than a week33%
Were seen face to face80%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)54%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 22% 57% 16%
Easy to contact via website 55% 58% 17%
Easy to contact via NHS App 53% 54% 23%
Reception staff helpful 74% 85% 83%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 20% 31% 22%
Sees preferred clinician 15% 42% 6%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 81% 84% 76%
Next steps within 2 days 86% 93% 93%
Good experience of contacting 64% 73% 52%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 45% 57% 31%
Waiting time was about right 66% 69% 63%
Remote appointment 20% 26% 33%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 87% 87% 88%
Treated with care and concern 89% 86% 87%
Considered mental wellbeing 63% 75% 56%
Had all the information needed 91% 92% 86%
Confidence and trust 95% 93% 88%
Involved in decisions 97% 92% 91%
Needs were met 94% 90% 88%
Overall
Overall experience good 71% 77% 55%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 80% 79% 68%
Supported by local services 78% 70% 59%
Discussed managing condition 39% 43% 40%
Agreed a care plan 50% 46% 40%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 101 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 14 March 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
2 Lowndes Road, Stourbridge, DY8 3SS
Phone
01384 460111
Website
www.lion-health.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Stourbridge, Wollescote & Lye PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M87011 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • 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 19 November 2025

Read the inspection report

The five questions inspectors ask

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

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

27,533registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
84.2years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension20.9%15.2%
Diabetes7.7%7.9%
Asthma7.6%6.6%
COPD2.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.0%3.0%
Depression12.5%14.3%
Obesity16.7%13.9%
Smoking11.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4975%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6477%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)77%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)87%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target85%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target63%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check87%78%
Asthma: annual review68%66%

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Three Villages Medical Practice is 0.4 miles away, scores 71 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Lion Health taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Lion Health was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01384 460111.

How do patients rate Lion Health?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 71% of patients at Lion Health said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 22% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 27 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Lion Health?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Lion Health as Good at its last published inspection (report published 19 November 2025).

What are the opening times of Lion Health?

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 14 March 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Lion Health?

Call 01384 460111 or visit its website, www.lion-health.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 2 Lowndes Road, Stourbridge, DY8 3SS.

How many patients are registered at Lion Health?

Around 27,533 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Stourbridge, Wollescote & Lye 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.