GP surgery in Newcastle-under-Lyme

Madeley Practice

Moss Lane Surgery, Moss Lane, Madeley, Crewe, CW3 9NQ

Taking on new patientsInspection: Outstanding7,759 patients

Scores 99 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 96% of patients say their experience is good and 86% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Outstanding in 2018. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 99% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 15 in Newcastle-under-Lyme Based on 122 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 95

  • Easy to get through on the phone91
  • Easy to contact online56
  • Good experience of getting in touch98
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment92

Quality of care 100

  • Patients rate the surgery as good98
  • Patients got what they needed84
  • Doctors and nurses listen96
  • Patients trust the staff94
  • Inspection rating (Outstanding)98
  • Health checks and screening done89
  • Meets NHS clinical targets93
  • Children vaccinated on time93

What patients say

122 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

86%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

96%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+7

change since last year

2025: 89% · 2026: 96%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone76%
Had their call answered straight away34%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away76%

The appointment

Were seen the same day45%
Waited more than a week13%
Were seen face to face78%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)68%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 86% 57% 81%
Easy to contact via website 61% 58% 75%
Easy to contact via NHS App 75% 54% 66%
Reception staff helpful 98% 85% 92%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 37% 31% 34%
Sees preferred clinician 50% 42% 52%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 92% 84% 88%
Next steps within 2 days 99% 93% 98%
Good experience of contacting 96% 73% 89%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 61% 57% 63%
Waiting time was about right 88% 69% 93%
Remote appointment 22% 26% 22%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 97% 87% 91%
Treated with care and concern 96% 86% 93%
Considered mental wellbeing 93% 75% 86%
Had all the information needed 98% 92% 97%
Confidence and trust 99% 93% 93%
Involved in decisions 97% 92% 98%
Needs were met 96% 90% 98%
Overall
Overall experience good 96% 77% 89%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 87% 79% 74%
Supported by local services 77% 70% 70%
Discussed managing condition 51% 43% 56%
Agreed a care plan 41% 46% 39%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 122 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 3 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Moss Lane Surgery, Moss Lane, Madeley, Crewe, CW3 9NQ
Phone
01782 750274
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Newcastle South PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M83015 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

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

Dr Oleshko CG Branch
The Poplars, Tollgate Avenue, Baldwins Gate, Stoke-on-Trent, ST5 5DA · 0178268049

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Outstanding

overall, from the inspection published 23 March 2018

This rating is 8 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?Outstanding
Is it caring?Outstanding
Is it responsive?Outstanding
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

7,759registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
86.0years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension20.1%15.2%
Diabetes8.8%7.9%
Asthma8.2%6.6%
COPD2.1%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.9%3.0%
Depression19.0%14.3%
Obesity16.0%13.9%
Smoking9.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4980%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6483%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)75%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)93%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target87%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target57%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check86%78%
Asthma: annual review68%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Madeley Practicethis surgery9986%96%Yes
Betley SurgeryCrewe, CW3 9BJ2.0 miles9792%96%
Keele PracticeNewcastle, ST5 5BG3.0 miles1848%67%Yes
Silverdale Medical CentreNewcastle, ST5 6PS3.4 miles4063%76%Yes
Audley Health CentreStoke-on-Trent, ST7 8EW4.2 miles8069%90%Yes
Milehouse Medical PracticeNewcastle, ST5 9GA4.6 miles4671%68%Yes
Higherland SurgeryNewcastle, ST5 2UE4.7 miles7677%89%Yes
Loomer Medical PartnershipNewcastle, ST5 7JS4.7 miles1340%60%Yes
Heathcote Street SurgeryNewcastle, ST5 7EB4.9 miles4671%74%Yes
Kingsbridge Medical CentreNewcastle Under Lyme, ST5 3HP5.0 miles6866%84%Yes

Common questions

Is Madeley Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Madeley Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01782 750274.

How do patients rate Madeley Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 96% of patients at Madeley Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 86% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 99 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Madeley Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Madeley Practice as Outstanding at its last published inspection (report published 23 March 2018).

What are the opening times of Madeley 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 3 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Madeley Practice?

Call 01782 750274. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Moss Lane Surgery, Moss Lane, Madeley, Crewe, CW3 9NQ.

Does Madeley Practice have a branch surgery?

Yes. Madeley Practice also runs Dr Oleshko CG Branch (The Poplars, Tollgate Avenue, Baldwins Gate, Stoke-on-Trent, ST5 5DA). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Madeley Practice?

Around 7,759 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Newcastle South 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.