GP surgery in Stroud

Minchinhampton Surgery

Cirencester Road, Minchinhampton, Stroud, GL6 9FB

Taking on new patients8,111 patients

Scores 97 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 90% of patients say their experience is good and 93% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 97% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 13 in Stroud 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 phone97
  • Easy to contact online90
  • Good experience of getting in touch98
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment76

Quality of care 96

  • Patients rate the surgery as good85
  • Patients got what they needed83
  • Doctors and nurses listen84
  • Patients trust the staff82
  • Inspection rating (Not rated)
  • Health checks and screening done95
  • Meets NHS clinical targets81
  • Children vaccinated on time50

What patients say

122 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

93%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

89%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

0

change since last year

2025: 90% · 2026: 90%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone80%
Had their call answered straight away30%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away89%

The appointment

Were seen the same day12%
Waited more than a week48%
Were seen face to face89%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)75%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 93% 57% 92%
Easy to contact via website 78% 58% 69%
Easy to contact via NHS App 82% 54% 53%
Reception staff helpful 97% 85% 93%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 36% 31% 47%
Sees preferred clinician 88% 42% 63%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 98% 84% 96%
Next steps within 2 days 99% 93% 97%
Good experience of contacting 96% 73% 90%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 92% 57% 83%
Waiting time was about right 80% 69% 68%
Remote appointment 11% 26% 11%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 94% 87% 92%
Treated with care and concern 93% 86% 93%
Considered mental wellbeing 81% 75% 74%
Had all the information needed 94% 92% 93%
Confidence and trust 97% 93% 96%
Involved in decisions 94% 92% 96%
Needs were met 96% 90% 94%
Overall
Overall experience good 89% 77% 90%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 95% 79% 82%
Supported by local services 90% 70% 80%
Discussed managing condition 47% 43% 42%
Agreed a care plan 49% 46% 55%

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 10 April 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Cirencester Road, Minchinhampton, Stroud, GL6 9FB
Phone
01453 883793
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Stroud Cotswold PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
L84005 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

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

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

No inspection rating has been published for this surgery.

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

8,111registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
84.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension22.7%15.2%
Diabetes6.8%7.9%
Asthma7.0%6.6%
COPD1.1%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.0%3.0%
Depression9.0%14.3%
Obesity6.0%13.9%
Smoking6.6%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4981%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6479%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)74%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)91%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target81%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target72%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check92%78%
Asthma: annual review82%66%

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Common questions

Is Minchinhampton Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Minchinhampton Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01453 883793.

How do patients rate Minchinhampton Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 90% of patients at Minchinhampton Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 93% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 97 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What are the opening times of Minchinhampton 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 10 April 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Minchinhampton Surgery?

Call 01453 883793. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Cirencester Road, Minchinhampton, Stroud, GL6 9FB.

How many patients are registered at Minchinhampton Surgery?

Around 8,111 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Stroud Cotswold PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Gloucestershire 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.