GP surgery in Oldbury
Rood End Medical Practice
182-184 Vicarage Road, Oldbury, B68 8JB
Scores 60 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 84% of patients say their experience is good and 71% 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 57
- Easy to get through on the phone68
- Easy to contact online45
- Good experience of getting in touch59
- Did not wait too long for the appointment43
Quality of care 63
- Patients rate the surgery as good66
- Patients got what they needed41
- Doctors and nurses listen34
- Patients trust the staff45
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done78
- Meets NHS clinical targets98
- Children vaccinated on time70
What patients say
88 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
71%
find the phone easy
well above the England average (57%)
83%
say their experience is good
above the England average (77%)
+5
change since last year
2025: 79% · 2026: 84%
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 | 71% | 57% | 67% |
| Easy to contact via website | 56% | 58% | 63% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 54% | 54% | 69% |
| Reception staff helpful | 84% | 85% | 87% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 34% | 31% | 32% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 46% | 42% | 38% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 77% | 84% | 76% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 95% | 93% | 87% |
| Good experience of contacting | 78% | 73% | 83% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 52% | 57% | 54% |
| Waiting time was about right | 69% | 69% | 82% |
| Remote appointment | 32% | 26% | 33% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 85% | 87% | 86% |
| Treated with care and concern | 82% | 86% | 82% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 78% | 75% | 78% |
| Had all the information needed | 88% | 92% | 96% |
| Confidence and trust | 93% | 93% | 90% |
| Involved in decisions | 96% | 92% | 91% |
| Needs were met | 90% | 90% | 91% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 83% | 77% | 79% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 73% | 79% | 69% |
| Supported by local services | 61% | 70% | 77% |
| Discussed managing condition | 51% | 43% | 65% |
| Agreed a care plan | 71% | 46% | 79% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 88 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.
What patients tell us
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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 8pm |
| Tuesday | 8am to 8pm |
| Wednesday | 8am to 8pm |
| Thursday | 8am to 8pm |
| Friday | 8am to 8pm |
| Saturday | 9am to 5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 24 June 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- 182-184 Vicarage Road, Oldbury, B68 8JB
- Phone
- 0121 544 8666
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.roodendmc.org.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Swb Caritas PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- M88647 · NHS profile
Access and facilities
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Induction loop
- Signing service
- Step-free access
- Text relay
- Wheelchair access
- Baby changing facility
- Parent and baby room
- Parent and child parking
- Baby changing facility
- Car parking
- Cycle parking
- Disabled parking
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
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
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 9.8% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 9.7% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 4.5% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 1.7% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 11.3% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 16.6% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 11.6% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 64% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 79% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 72% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 90% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 84% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 59% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 92% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 74% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rood End Medical Practicethis surgery | – | 60 | 71% | 84% | Yes |
| Dog Kennel Lane SurgeryOldbury, B68 9LZ | 0.3 miles | 85 | 75% | 93% | Yes |
| Warley Road SurgeryOldbury, B68 9SZ | 0.4 miles | 29 | 64% | 76% | Yes |
| St Paul's Medical PracticeSmethwick, B66 1HB | 0.7 miles | 6 | 41% | 67% | Yes |
| Lodge Road SurgerySmethwick, B67 7LU | 0.8 miles | 36 | 59% | 75% | Yes |
| Oldbury Health CentreOldbury, B69 4DE | 0.9 miles | 17 | 45% | 75% | Yes |
| Causeway Green Road SurgeryOldbury, B68 8LJ | 0.9 miles | 13 | 53% | 65% | Yes |
| Hill Top Medical CentreOldbury, B68 9DU | 1.1 miles | 10 | 37% | 59% | Yes |
| Sarephed Medical CentreSmethwick, B67 6AJ | 1.3 miles | 10 | 41% | 63% | Yes |
| Portway Family PracticeOldbury, B69 1HE | 1.3 miles | 32 | 54% | 72% | Yes |
Dog Kennel Lane Surgery is 0.3 miles away, scores 85 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Rood End Medical Practice taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Rood End Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0121 544 8666.
How do patients rate Rood End Medical Practice?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 84% of patients at Rood End Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 71% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 60 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Rood End Medical Practice?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Rood End Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 25 March 2026).
What are the opening times of Rood End Medical Practice?
Reception is open Monday 8am to 8pm, Tuesday 8am to 8pm, Wednesday 8am to 8pm, Thursday 8am to 8pm, Friday 8am to 8pm, Saturday 9am to 5pm, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 24 June 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Rood End Medical Practice?
Call 0121 544 8666 or visit its website, www.roodendmc.org.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 182-184 Vicarage Road, Oldbury, B68 8JB.
How many patients are registered at Rood End Medical Practice?
Around 6,105 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Swb Caritas 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.