GP surgery in Newcastle-under-Lyme

Miller Street Surgery

Miller Street, Newcastle, ST5 1JD

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good6,003 patients

Scores 90 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 93% of patients say their experience is good and 79% 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.

Excellent Scores higher than 90% of GP surgeries in England. 5th of 15 in Newcastle-under-Lyme Based on 110 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 84

  • Easy to get through on the phone81
  • Easy to contact online76
  • Good experience of getting in touch83
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment72

Quality of care 94

  • Patients rate the surgery as good92
  • Patients got what they needed98
  • Doctors and nurses listen89
  • Patients trust the staff85
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done42
  • Meets NHS clinical targets92
  • Children vaccinated on time76

What patients say

110 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

79%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

92%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+7

change since last year

2025: 85% · 2026: 93%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone84%
Had their call answered straight away23%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away64%

The appointment

Were seen the same day42%
Waited more than a week23%
Were seen face to face94%
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 79% 57% 75%
Easy to contact via website 69% 58% 51%
Easy to contact via NHS App 74% 54% 55%
Reception staff helpful 91% 85% 93%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 35% 31% 48%
Sees preferred clinician 33% 42% 44%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 86% 84% 85%
Next steps within 2 days 87% 93% 89%
Good experience of contacting 87% 73% 81%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 64% 57% 74%
Waiting time was about right 79% 69% 77%
Remote appointment 6% 26% 15%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 95% 87% 85%
Treated with care and concern 94% 86% 87%
Considered mental wellbeing 76% 75% 77%
Had all the information needed 96% 92% 91%
Confidence and trust 98% 93% 88%
Involved in decisions 95% 92% 89%
Needs were met 99% 90% 87%
Overall
Overall experience good 92% 77% 85%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 88% 79% 80%
Supported by local services 88% 70% 75%
Discussed managing condition 40% 43% 42%
Agreed a care plan 31% 46% 43%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 110 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6pm
Tuesday8am to 6pm
Wednesday8am to 6pm
Thursday8am to 1pm
Friday8am to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 29 November 2018. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Miller Street, Newcastle, ST5 1JD
Phone
01782 711618
Email
[email protected]
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
M83025 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 14 August 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

6,003registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
81.6years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension20.3%15.2%
Diabetes9.5%7.9%
Asthma6.9%6.6%
COPD2.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.9%3.0%
Depression16.3%14.3%
Obesity14.4%13.9%
Smoking13.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4968%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6475%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)66%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)88%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target73%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target57%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check62%78%
Asthma: annual review69%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Miller Street Surgerythis surgery9079%93%Yes
Hartshill Medical CentreStoke-on-Trent, ST4 6AT0.4 miles8765%87%Yes
Lyme Valley Medical CentreNewcastle, ST5 3TF0.6 miles7478%80%Yes
Higherland SurgeryNewcastle, ST5 2UE0.7 miles7677%89%Yes
Milehouse Medical PracticeNewcastle, ST5 9GA1.1 miles4671%68%Yes
Wolstanton Medical CentreNewcastle, ST5 8BN1.2 miles9781%87%Yes
Honeywall Medical PracticeStoke-on-Trent, ST4 7JB1.4 miles9492%91%Yes
The Village SurgeryNewcastle, ST5 0ET1.4 miles2962%71%Yes
Kingsbridge Medical CentreNewcastle Under Lyme, ST5 3HP1.5 miles6866%84%Yes
Norfolk Street SurgeryStoke-on-Trent, ST1 4PB1.5 miles4671%76%Yes

Common questions

Is Miller Street Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Miller Street Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01782 711618.

How do patients rate Miller Street Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 93% of patients at Miller Street Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 79% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 90 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Miller Street Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Miller Street Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 14 August 2017).

What are the opening times of Miller Street Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6pm, Tuesday 8am to 6pm, Wednesday 8am to 6pm, Thursday 8am to 1pm, Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 29 November 2018. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Miller Street Surgery?

Call 01782 711618. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Miller Street, Newcastle, ST5 1JD.

How many patients are registered at Miller Street Surgery?

Around 6,003 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.