GP surgery in Sedgley

Northway Medical Centre

7-8 Alderwood Precinct, Sedgley, Dudley, DY3 3QY

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good7,900 patients

Scores 93 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 90% 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 Good in 2026. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 93% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 4 in Sedgley Based on 109 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 phone95
  • Easy to contact online50
  • Good experience of getting in touch94
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment98

Quality of care 84

  • Patients rate the surgery as good87
  • Patients got what they needed65
  • Doctors and nurses listen74
  • Patients trust the staff64
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done99
  • Meets NHS clinical targets10
  • Children vaccinated on time86

What patients say

109 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

91%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

90%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

-3

change since last year

2025: 93% · 2026: 90%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone82%
Had their call answered straight away27%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away77%

The appointment

Were seen the same day64%
Waited more than a week3%
Were seen face to face77%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)70%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 91% 57% 88%
Easy to contact via website 58% 58% 81%
Easy to contact via NHS App 60% 54% 67%
Reception staff helpful 96% 85% 96%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 32% 31% 33%
Sees preferred clinician 53% 42% 41%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 98% 84% 97%
Next steps within 2 days 98% 93% 99%
Good experience of contacting 92% 73% 92%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 68% 57% 64%
Waiting time was about right 94% 69% 91%
Remote appointment 23% 26% 24%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 92% 87% 89%
Treated with care and concern 89% 86% 95%
Considered mental wellbeing 79% 75% 81%
Had all the information needed 99% 92% 98%
Confidence and trust 95% 93% 98%
Involved in decisions 92% 92% 96%
Needs were met 93% 90% 96%
Overall
Overall experience good 90% 77% 93%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 90% 79% 91%
Supported by local services 84% 70% 86%
Discussed managing condition 53% 43% 40%
Agreed a care plan 54% 46% 58%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 109 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 7:30pm
Tuesday8am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 18 April 2016. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
7-8 Alderwood Precinct, Sedgley, Dudley, DY3 3QY
Phone
01902 885180
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Sedgley, Coseley & Gornal PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M87037 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

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

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 1 June 2026

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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

7,900registered patients
Among the best offhow well off the local area is
83.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension20.1%15.2%
Diabetes7.9%7.9%
Asthma6.6%6.6%
COPD1.9%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.0%3.0%
Depression18.5%14.3%
Obesity20.3%13.9%
Smoking9.3%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4981%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6485%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)84%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)93%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target89%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target60%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check90%78%
Asthma: annual review84%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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Northway Medical Centrethis surgery9391%90%Yes
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Coseley Medical CentreBilston, WV14 9DJ1.9 miles6264%80%Yes

Common questions

Is Northway Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Northway Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01902 885180.

How do patients rate Northway Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 90% of patients at Northway Medical Centre 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 93 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Northway Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Northway Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 1 June 2026).

What are the opening times of Northway Medical Centre?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 7:30pm, 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 18 April 2016. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Northway Medical Centre?

Call 01902 885180. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 7-8 Alderwood Precinct, Sedgley, Dudley, DY3 3QY.

How many patients are registered at Northway Medical Centre?

Around 7,900 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Sedgley, Coseley & Gornal PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Black Country 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.