GP surgery in East Staffordshire

Mill View Surgery

Mill Street, Rocester, Uttoxeter, ST14 5JX

Taking on new patientsInspection: Requires improvement2,038 patients

Scores 74 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 84% of patients say their experience is good and 91% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Requires improvement in 2025. It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 74% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 6 in East Staffordshire Based on 83 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 85

  • Easy to get through on the phone95
  • Easy to contact online26
  • Good experience of getting in touch73
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment85

Quality of care 58

  • Patients rate the surgery as good66
  • Patients got what they needed28
  • Doctors and nurses listen72
  • Patients trust the staff42
  • Inspection rating (Requires improvement)2
  • Health checks and screening done90
  • Meets NHS clinical targets94
  • Children vaccinated on time99

What patients say

83 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

91%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

84%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+8

change since last year

2025: 75% · 2026: 84%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone46%
Had their call answered straight away60%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away71%

The appointment

Were seen the same day58%
Waited more than a week7%
Were seen face to face92%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)69%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 91% 57% 75%
Easy to contact via website 47% 58% 50%
Easy to contact via NHS App 57% 54% 58%
Reception staff helpful 84% 85% 84%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 44% 31% 38%
Sees preferred clinician 75% 42% 77%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 86% 84% 79%
Next steps within 2 days 94% 93% 100%
Good experience of contacting 83% 73% 74%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 55% 57% 36%
Waiting time was about right 84% 69% 80%
Remote appointment 8% 26% 12%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 92% 87% 88%
Treated with care and concern 93% 86% 86%
Considered mental wellbeing 87% 75% 76%
Had all the information needed 92% 92% 94%
Confidence and trust 93% 93% 89%
Involved in decisions 91% 92% 87%
Needs were met 88% 90% 95%
Overall
Overall experience good 84% 77% 75%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 83% 79% 83%
Supported by local services 71% 70% 91%
Discussed managing condition 44% 43% 57%
Agreed a care plan 45% 46% 38%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 83 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 21 May 2019. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Mill Street, Rocester, Uttoxeter, ST14 5JX
Phone
01889 590208
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
East Staffordshire PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M83641 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Car parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Requires improvement

overall, from the inspection published 9 December 2025

Read the inspection report

The five questions inspectors ask

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

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

2,038registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
82.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension21.5%15.2%
Diabetes7.7%7.9%
Asthma5.1%6.6%
COPD1.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.4%3.0%
Depression17.4%14.3%
Obesity13.5%13.9%
Smoking11.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4974%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6470%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)82%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target81%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target63%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check94%78%
Asthma: annual review74%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Mill View Surgerythis surgery7491%84%Yes
Alton SurgeryStoke-on-Trent, ST10 4AP2.9 miles9786%93%Yes
Northgate SurgeryUttoxeter, ST14 7FN3.8 miles9280%96%Yes
Balance StreetUttoxeter, ST14 8JG3.9 miles9476%93%Yes
Ashbourne Medical PracticeAshbourne, DE6 1DR6.0 miles7864%92%Yes
Henmore Health - Ashbourne SurgeryAshbourne, DE6 1RR6.0 miles3746%79%Yes
Tean SurgeryStoke-on-Trent, ST10 4EG6.3 miles7064%80%Yes
Allen Street ClinicStoke-on-Trent, ST10 1HJ6.5 miles6167%81%Yes
Well Street Medical CentreStoke-on-Trent, ST10 1EY6.6 miles8182%84%Yes
Tardis SurgeryStoke-on-Trent, ST10 1BH6.7 miles6766%79%Yes

Alton Surgery is 2.9 miles away, scores 97 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Mill View Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Mill View Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01889 590208.

How do patients rate Mill View Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 84% of patients at Mill View Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 91% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 74 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Mill View Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Mill View Surgery as Requires improvement at its last published inspection (report published 9 December 2025).

What are the opening times of Mill View Surgery?

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 21 May 2019. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Mill View Surgery?

Call 01889 590208. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Mill Street, Rocester, Uttoxeter, ST14 5JX.

How many patients are registered at Mill View Surgery?

Around 2,038 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of East Staffordshire 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.