GP surgery in Newcastle-under-Lyme

Milehouse Medical Practice

Milehouse Primary Care Centre, Lymebrook Way, Milehouse, Newcastle, ST5 9GA

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good3,437 patients

Scores 46 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 68% of patients say their experience is good and 71% 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 46% of GP surgeries in England. 10th of 15 in Newcastle-under-Lyme Based on 85 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 65

  • Easy to get through on the phone67
  • Easy to contact online3
  • Good experience of getting in touch55
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment85

Quality of care 20

  • Patients rate the surgery as good18
  • Patients got what they needed6
  • Doctors and nurses listen13
  • Patients trust the staff2
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done89
  • Meets NHS clinical targets82
  • Children vaccinated on time78

What patients say

85 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

71%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

68%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-18

change since last year

2025: 87% · 2026: 68%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone86%
Had their call answered straight away19%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away78%

The appointment

Were seen the same day26%
Waited more than a week7%
Were seen face to face72%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)82%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 71% 57% 87%
Easy to contact via website 27% 58% 37%
Easy to contact via NHS App 41% 54% 69%
Reception staff helpful 81% 85% 86%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 26% 31% 35%
Sees preferred clinician 66% 42% 65%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 87% 84% 87%
Next steps within 2 days 97% 93% 98%
Good experience of contacting 77% 73% 90%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 62% 57% 63%
Waiting time was about right 84% 69% 82%
Remote appointment 28% 26% 30%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 79% 87% 88%
Treated with care and concern 73% 86% 88%
Considered mental wellbeing 65% 75% 84%
Had all the information needed 89% 92% 95%
Confidence and trust 81% 93% 94%
Involved in decisions 77% 92% 99%
Needs were met 80% 90% 93%
Overall
Overall experience good 68% 77% 86%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 89% 79% 78%
Supported by local services 61% 70% 76%
Discussed managing condition 42% 43% 60%
Agreed a care plan 24% 46% 58%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 85 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8:15am to 6pm
Tuesday8:15am to 6pm
Wednesday8:15am to 6pm
Thursday8:15am to 1pm
Friday8:15am to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 26 July 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Milehouse Primary Care Centre, Lymebrook Way, Milehouse, Newcastle, ST5 9GA
Phone
01782 663830
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.milehousemedicalpractice.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Newcastle Central PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M83697 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • 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 21 September 2017

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?Good
Is it caring?Good
Is it responsive?Good
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

3,437registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
80.6years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension13.9%15.2%
Diabetes9.5%7.9%
Asthma6.0%6.6%
COPD2.9%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.9%3.0%
Depression16.7%14.3%
Obesity14.2%13.9%
Smoking16.3%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4974%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6477%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)80%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target82%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target58%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check87%78%
Asthma: annual review75%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Milehouse Medical Practicethis surgery4671%68%Yes
Higherland SurgeryNewcastle, ST5 2UE0.9 miles7677%89%Yes
Loomer Medical PartnershipNewcastle, ST5 7JS1.1 miles1340%60%Yes
Miller Street SurgeryNewcastle, ST5 1JD1.1 miles9079%93%Yes
Silverdale Medical CentreNewcastle, ST5 6PS1.2 miles4063%76%Yes
Wolstanton Medical CentreNewcastle, ST5 8BN1.2 miles9781%87%Yes
The Village SurgeryNewcastle, ST5 0ET1.2 miles2962%71%Yes
Lyme Valley Medical CentreNewcastle, ST5 3TF1.3 miles7478%80%Yes
Hartshill Medical CentreStoke-on-Trent, ST4 6AT1.5 miles8765%87%Yes
Heathcote Street SurgeryNewcastle, ST5 7EB1.6 miles4671%74%Yes

Higherland Surgery is 0.9 miles away, scores 76 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Milehouse Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Milehouse Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01782 663830.

How do patients rate Milehouse Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 68% of patients at Milehouse Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 71% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 46 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Milehouse Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Milehouse Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 21 September 2017).

What are the opening times of Milehouse Medical Practice?

Reception is open Monday 8:15am to 6pm, Tuesday 8:15am to 6pm, Wednesday 8:15am to 6pm, Thursday 8:15am to 1pm, Friday 8:15am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 26 July 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Milehouse Medical Practice?

Call 01782 663830 or visit its website, www.milehousemedicalpractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Milehouse Primary Care Centre, Lymebrook Way, Milehouse, Newcastle, ST5 9GA.

How many patients are registered at Milehouse Medical Practice?

Around 3,437 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Newcastle Central 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.