GP surgery in Willenhall

Lockstown Practice

Willenhall Medical Centre, Gomer Street, Willenhall, WV13 2DR

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good7,874 patients

Scores 55 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 87% of patients say their experience is good and 62% 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 55% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 8 in Willenhall Based on 117 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 33

  • Easy to get through on the phone51
  • Easy to contact online36
  • Good experience of getting in touch54
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment6

Quality of care 80

  • Patients rate the surgery as good77
  • Patients got what they needed84
  • Doctors and nurses listen85
  • Patients trust the staff64
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done74
  • Meets NHS clinical targets36
  • Children vaccinated on time37

What patients say

117 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

62%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

87%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

-1

change since last year

2025: 88% · 2026: 87%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone77%
Had their call answered straight away9%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away78%

The appointment

Were seen the same day11%
Waited more than a week58%
Were seen face to face87%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)65%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 62% 57% 62%
Easy to contact via website 52% 58% 74%
Easy to contact via NHS App 60% 54% 66%
Reception staff helpful 89% 85% 91%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 37% 31% 38%
Sees preferred clinician 42% 42% 30%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 85% 84% 84%
Next steps within 2 days 92% 93% 92%
Good experience of contacting 77% 73% 84%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 70% 57% 74%
Waiting time was about right 49% 69% 55%
Remote appointment 13% 26% 12%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 94% 87% 89%
Treated with care and concern 94% 86% 90%
Considered mental wellbeing 73% 75% 79%
Had all the information needed 98% 92% 91%
Confidence and trust 95% 93% 96%
Involved in decisions 96% 92% 95%
Needs were met 96% 90% 91%
Overall
Overall experience good 87% 77% 88%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 82% 79% 85%
Supported by local services 69% 70% 77%
Discussed managing condition 39% 43% 44%
Agreed a care plan 41% 46% 56%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 117 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 6:30pm
Thursday7:30am to 6:30pm
Friday7:30am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 27 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Willenhall Medical Centre, Gomer Street, Willenhall, WV13 2DR
Phone
01902 600833
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.lockstownpractice.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Walsall West 2 PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M91021 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Disabled car parking
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • Lift
  • Pharmacy
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Toilets
  • Translation services
  • Wheelchair access at entrances and exits
  • Wheelchair access throughout

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 11 July 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

7,874registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
81.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension18.2%15.2%
Diabetes11.5%7.9%
Asthma8.7%6.6%
COPD3.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.1%3.0%
Depression18.5%14.3%
Obesity22.3%13.9%
Smoking16.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4974%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6478%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)69%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)91%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target75%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target56%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check73%78%
Asthma: annual review79%66%

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Willenhall Medical Centre is under 0.1 miles away, scores 75 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Lockstown Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Lockstown Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01902 600833.

How do patients rate Lockstown Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 87% of patients at Lockstown Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 62% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 55 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Lockstown Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Lockstown Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 11 July 2017).

What are the opening times of Lockstown Practice?

Reception is open Monday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Thursday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Friday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 27 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Lockstown Practice?

Call 01902 600833 or visit its website, www.lockstownpractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Willenhall Medical Centre, Gomer Street, Willenhall, WV13 2DR.

How many patients are registered at Lockstown Practice?

Around 7,874 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Walsall West 2 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.