GP surgery in Cannock Chase

Rawnsley Surgery

Rawnsley Road, Cannock, WS12 1JF

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good4,348 patients

Scores 36 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 74% of patients say their experience is good and 75% 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.

Below average Scores higher than 36% of GP surgeries in England. 4th of 4 in Cannock Chase Based on 101 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 48

  • Easy to get through on the phone75
  • Easy to contact online4
  • Good experience of getting in touch67
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment18

Quality of care 24

  • Patients rate the surgery as good33
  • Patients got what they needed21
  • Doctors and nurses listen4
  • Patients trust the staff6
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done43
  • Meets NHS clinical targets96
  • Children vaccinated on time63

What patients say

101 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

75%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

74%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

+4

change since last year

2025: 70% · 2026: 74%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone73%
Had their call answered straight away26%
Gave up or got no answer3%
Knew what would happen next straight away80%

The appointment

Were seen the same day25%
Waited more than a week49%
Were seen face to face70%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)64%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 75% 57% 69%
Easy to contact via website 29% 58% 24%
Easy to contact via NHS App 56% 54% 56%
Reception staff helpful 87% 85% 76%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 45% 31% 38%
Sees preferred clinician 49% 42% 33%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 86% 84% 86%
Next steps within 2 days 97% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 81% 73% 71%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 56% 57% 51%
Waiting time was about right 58% 69% 63%
Remote appointment 30% 26% 28%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 74% 87% 79%
Treated with care and concern 74% 86% 78%
Considered mental wellbeing 67% 75% 55%
Had all the information needed 84% 92% 85%
Confidence and trust 84% 93% 86%
Involved in decisions 84% 92% 88%
Needs were met 86% 90% 87%
Overall
Overall experience good 74% 77% 70%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 71% 79% 74%
Supported by local services 75% 70% 67%
Discussed managing condition 38% 43% 52%
Agreed a care plan 37% 46% 31%

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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 27 October 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Rawnsley Road, Cannock, WS12 1JF
Phone
01543 877842
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.rawnsleysurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Cannock North PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M83719 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 26 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

4,348registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
80.9years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension21.9%15.2%
Diabetes9.7%7.9%
Asthma6.4%6.6%
COPD2.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.3%3.0%
Depression14.2%14.3%
Obesity15.0%13.9%
Smoking14.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4967%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6468%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)68%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)86%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target75%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target66%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check81%78%
Asthma: annual review68%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Rawnsley Surgerythis surgery3675%74%Yes
Dr Manickam & PartnerCannock, WS12 4DJ1.3 miles8276%85%Yes
Hednesford Medical PracticeCannock, WS12 4DJ1.3 miles4856%81%Yes
Heath Hayes Health CentreCannock, WS12 3TG1.5 miles4665%83%Yes
Moss Street SurgeryCannock, WS11 6DE1.8 miles7278%80%Yes
Chadsmoor Medical PracticeCannock, WS11 5JT2.2 miles5073%79%Yes
Norton Canes SurgeryCannock, WS11 9SE2.4 miles5267%80%Yes
Norton Canes PracticeCannock, WS11 9SE2.4 miles5073%79%Yes
Norton Canes Health CentreCannock, WS11 9SE2.4 miles9379%91%Yes
Salters Meadow Health CentreBurntwood, WS7 1AQ2.4 miles3864%79%Yes

Dr Manickam & Partner is 1.3 miles away, scores 82 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Rawnsley Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Rawnsley Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01543 877842.

How do patients rate Rawnsley Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 74% of patients at Rawnsley Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 75% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 36 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Rawnsley Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Rawnsley Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 26 November 2018).

What are the opening times of Rawnsley 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 27 October 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Rawnsley Surgery?

Call 01543 877842 or visit its website, www.rawnsleysurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Rawnsley Road, Cannock, WS12 1JF.

How many patients are registered at Rawnsley Surgery?

Around 4,348 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Cannock North 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.