GP surgery in Forest of Dean

Mitcheldean Surgery

Brook Street, Mitcheldean, GL17 0AU

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good7,198 patients

Scores 63 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 84% of patients say their experience is good and 64% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2018. It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 63% of GP surgeries in England. 6th of 10 in Forest of Dean Based on 104 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 54

  • Easy to get through on the phone55
  • Easy to contact online70
  • Good experience of getting in touch64
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment34

Quality of care 73

  • Patients rate the surgery as good67
  • Patients got what they needed44
  • Doctors and nurses listen90
  • Patients trust the staff58
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done67
  • Meets NHS clinical targets98
  • Children vaccinated on time65

What patients say

104 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

64%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

84%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

-1

change since last year

2025: 85% · 2026: 84%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone66%
Had their call answered straight away1%
Gave up or got no answer5%
Knew what would happen next straight away68%

The appointment

Were seen the same day24%
Waited more than a week47%
Were seen face to face82%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)74%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 64% 57% 54%
Easy to contact via website 66% 58% 60%
Easy to contact via NHS App 71% 54% 76%
Reception staff helpful 92% 85% 86%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 34% 31% 45%
Sees preferred clinician 40% 42% 40%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 89% 84% 87%
Next steps within 2 days 98% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 80% 73% 81%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 65% 57% 60%
Waiting time was about right 66% 69% 66%
Remote appointment 18% 26% 20%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 95% 87% 97%
Treated with care and concern 92% 86% 93%
Considered mental wellbeing 85% 75% 84%
Had all the information needed 89% 92% 94%
Confidence and trust 94% 93% 95%
Involved in decisions 94% 92% 96%
Needs were met 90% 90% 95%
Overall
Overall experience good 84% 77% 85%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 84% 79% 81%
Supported by local services 77% 70% 79%
Discussed managing condition 38% 43% 41%
Agreed a care plan 56% 46% 45%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 104 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8:30am to 6pm
Tuesday8:30am to 6pm
Wednesday8:30am to 6pm
Thursday8:30am to 6pm
Friday8:30am to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 16 November 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Brook Street, Mitcheldean, GL17 0AU
Phone
01594 542270
Website
www.mitcheldeansurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Forest Green PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
L84045 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 2 November 2018

This rating is 7 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

7,198registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
82.9years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension19.2%15.2%
Diabetes10.0%7.9%
Asthma7.2%6.6%
COPD2.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.8%3.0%
Depression9.7%14.3%
Obesity10.9%13.9%
Smoking9.8%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4974%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6477%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)70%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)93%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target68%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target65%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check85%78%
Asthma: annual review71%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Mitcheldean Surgerythis surgery6364%84%Yes
Drybrook SurgeryDrybrook, GL17 9JE1.6 miles9885%94%Yes
Forest Health CareCinderford, GL14 2NX3.0 miles3042%72%Yes
Dockham SurgeryCinderford, GL14 2NX3.0 miles1354%72%Yes
Alton Street SurgeryRoss-on-Wye, HR9 5AB5.1 miles9279%89%Yes
Pendeen SurgeryRoss-on-Wye, HR9 5AH5.1 miles7672%83%Yes
The Holts Health CentreNewent, GL18 1BA5.7 miles4269%78%Yes
Dean Medical PracticeBlakeney, GL15 4ED7.4 miles6676%82%Yes
Yorkley Health Centre(Wg)Lydney, GL15 4RS7.5 miles9082%93%Yes
Coleford Medical PracticeColeford, GL16 8RH7.5 miles

Drybrook Surgery is 1.6 miles away, scores 98 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Mitcheldean Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Mitcheldean Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01594 542270.

How do patients rate Mitcheldean Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 84% of patients at Mitcheldean Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 64% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 63 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Mitcheldean Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Mitcheldean Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 2 November 2018).

What are the opening times of Mitcheldean Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 6pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 6pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 6pm, Thursday 8:30am to 6pm, Friday 8:30am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 16 November 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Mitcheldean Surgery?

Call 01594 542270 or visit its website, www.mitcheldeansurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Brook Street, Mitcheldean, GL17 0AU.

How many patients are registered at Mitcheldean Surgery?

Around 7,198 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Forest Green 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.