GP surgery in Shropshire
Pontesbury & Worthen Medical Practice
Hall Bank, Pontesbury, Shrewsbury, SY5 0RF
Scores 74 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 89% of patients say their experience is good and 74% 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.
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 58
- Easy to get through on the phone72
- Easy to contact online34
- Good experience of getting in touch60
- Did not wait too long for the appointment44
Quality of care 89
- Patients rate the surgery as good85
- Patients got what they needed95
- Doctors and nurses listen79
- Patients trust the staff69
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done51
- Meets NHS clinical targets77
- Children vaccinated on time89
What patients say
139 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
74%
find the phone easy
well above the England average (57%)
89%
say their experience is good
well above the England average (77%)
+1
change since last year
2025: 89% · 2026: 89%
Getting in touch
The appointment
All survey questions, compared with England
| What patients said | This surgery | England | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting in touch | |||
| Easy to get through by phone | 74% | 57% | 63% |
| Easy to contact via website | 51% | 58% | 41% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 62% | 54% | 72% |
| Reception staff helpful | 90% | 85% | 95% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 39% | 31% | 45% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 30% | 42% | 35% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 86% | 84% | 87% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 95% | 93% | 91% |
| Good experience of contacting | 79% | 73% | 79% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 58% | 57% | 65% |
| Waiting time was about right | 69% | 69% | 67% |
| Remote appointment | 16% | 26% | 11% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 93% | 87% | 97% |
| Treated with care and concern | 92% | 86% | 97% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 82% | 75% | 81% |
| Had all the information needed | 91% | 92% | 99% |
| Confidence and trust | 96% | 93% | 98% |
| Involved in decisions | 95% | 92% | 98% |
| Needs were met | 98% | 90% | 98% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 89% | 77% | 89% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 88% | 79% | 82% |
| Supported by local services | 84% | 70% | 78% |
| Discussed managing condition | 53% | 43% | 42% |
| Agreed a care plan | 42% | 46% | 29% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 139 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.
What patients tell us
From people who use this surgery. Official data cannot tell you these things.
Tell us about this surgery
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1 of 10Last time you needed a routine appointment, how long did you wait?
2 of 10When you last phoned, how long did it take to get through?
3 of 10How did you book your last appointment?
4 of 10Can you usually see the same GP?
5 of 10Was your last appointment on time?
6 of 10Are the reception staff helpful?
7 of 10Did the doctor or nurse listen to you?
8 of 10How easy is it to get a repeat prescription?
9 of 10Is parking easy?
10 of 10Would you recommend this surgery?
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Opening times and contact
| 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 |
Confirmed by the surgery on 5 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Hall Bank, Pontesbury, Shrewsbury, SY5 0RF
- Phone
- 01743 790325
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.pontesburyworthenmp.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Shropshire Rural Alliance PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- M82030 · NHS profile
Branch surgery
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- Worthen Medical Practice
- Worthen, Shrewsbury, SY5 9HT
Access and facilities
- Accessible toilets
- Baby-changing facilities
- Bus stop nearby
- Cycle parking
- Disabled car parking
- Free NHS WiFi
- Free on-site car parking
- Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
- Lift
- Off-site car parking nearby
- Parent and baby room
- Pharmacy
- Sign language interpreter available online
- Toilets
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
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? | Good |
About the patients
NHS records for the people registered here
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 19.0% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 7.9% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 8.1% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.9% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 20.9% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 14.7% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 9.4% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 74% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 79% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 64% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 89% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 72% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 64% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 19% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 62% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontesbury & Worthen Medical Practicethis surgery | – | 74 | 74% | 89% | Yes |
| Westbury Medical CentreShrewsbury, SY5 9QX | 3.4 miles | 53 | 66% | 79% | Yes |
| Beeches Medical PracticeShrewsbury, SY3 0PF | 5.1 miles | 78 | 82% | 88% | Yes |
| Mytton Oak Medical PracticeShrewsbury, SY3 5LZ | 5.5 miles | 48 | 55% | 77% | Yes |
| Urgent Treatment CentreShrewsbury, SY3 8XQ | 5.7 miles | – | – | – | – |
| Radbrook Green SurgeryShrewsbury, SY3 6DU | 5.7 miles | 63 | 62% | 83% | Yes |
| South Hermitage SurgeryShrewsbury, SY3 7JS | 6.6 miles | 86 | 81% | 94% | Yes |
| Marysville Medical PracticeShrewsbury, SY3 7QR | 6.6 miles | 82 | 83% | 90% | Yes |
| Claremont Bank SurgeryShrewsbury, SY1 1RL | 6.7 miles | 93 | 88% | 92% | Yes |
| Riverside Medical PracticeShrewsbury, SY1 1QJ | 6.8 miles | 33 | 50% | 78% | Yes |
South Hermitage Surgery is 6.6 miles away, scores 86 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Pontesbury & Worthen Medical Practice taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Pontesbury & Worthen Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01743 790325.
How do patients rate Pontesbury & Worthen Medical Practice?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 89% of patients at Pontesbury & Worthen Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 74% 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 Pontesbury & Worthen Medical Practice?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Pontesbury & Worthen Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 20 January 2026).
What are the opening times of Pontesbury & Worthen Medical Practice?
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 5 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Pontesbury & Worthen Medical Practice?
Call 01743 790325 or visit its website, www.pontesburyworthenmp.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Hall Bank, Pontesbury, Shrewsbury, SY5 0RF.
Does Pontesbury & Worthen Medical Practice have a branch surgery?
Yes. Pontesbury & Worthen Medical Practice also runs Worthen Medical Practice (Worthen, Shrewsbury, SY5 9HT). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at Pontesbury & Worthen Medical Practice?
Around 10,459 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Shropshire Rural Alliance PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin 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.